“Nothing like the great outdoors,” as the saying goes. But while there is a lot to be said for getting back to nature, there are definitely some drawbacks. For all the fresh air that a wilderness excursion provides, there is also the possibility of encounters with bugs, bears, not to mention a complete lack of […]
The “backpacking year” is a particular rite of passage into adulthood that many young women embark on. This longstanding ritual requires this breed of traveller to forsake the creature comforts of home to venture off to some unknown land. Armed with little more than a cell phone, a half-decent roaming plan and just a few […]
Tourists have long travelled through India in search of spirituality. According to market research, they are looking more and more specifically to yoga, especially in Rishikesh, the oft-cited yoga capital of the world. Meditation by the Ganges 1,000 students from 100 countries have studied at Rishikesh Yog Peeth (RYP) since 2010, and that’s one of […]
Normally, I think of cities as characters; London is a well-established gentleman and Paris is a pretty girl with surprising sophistication. Sydney, I can’t quite define. On one hand is a formal, conservative city. Common hearsay is that Melbourne is the cultural capital and Sydney the capital of business. On the other hand, Sydney is […]
In January each year, a favourite feature of Christchurch comes alive; The World Buskers Festival. One of the biggest in the world, this festival goes beyond busking by bringing in comedians, fringe artists, musicians, visual artists and even former Cirque Du Soleil performers, such as Nate Cooper, in addition to the 55 buskers. Normally, the […]
2013 is winding down and with that comes the usual “year-in-review” lists. So here’s another to add to the pile – this one highlights some events and developments in the travel industry from the past year. Travel Bloggers Unite in Toronto T-shirt from the TBEX conference in Toronto TBEX, the world’s largest gathering of travel […]
As a wellness travel enthusiast, I’ve had the chance to visit some pretty great destination spas. I’ve gone on a few healthy holidays that helped me “unplug” and unwind. I’ve also survived fitness retreats that featured some fairly extreme dieting and enough exercise to fell a horse. While these trips have been challenging to say […]
“We don’t come here to be seen, we come here to disappear” is the motto of the Crane, the low-key resort set above the legendary pink-sands of Barbados’ Crane Beach. Distinguishing itself from the typical all-inclusive Caribbean resorts, which often appeal to the more extroverted traveler, the Crane offers a secluded and serene environment. Sure, […]
I recently received a complimentary copy of Parisienne French: Chic Phrases, Slang & Style by Rhianna Jones through a PR company, a book filled with fashionista and style-centric French phrases. Since French is one of the official languages here in Canada, as an Anglophone (or more accurately, an “Allophone,” since I learned how to speak […]
Ottawa has always been a tourist destination being the nation’s capital. These days, the reason why people are flocking to Ottawa is a little different. Travellers from Toronto, Kingston, Montreal and more are looking to enjoy that mix of city and nature that Ottawa so uniquely offers but also for the diverse shopping experience. The […]
