It was my birthday last week – woohoo! I did not plan anything because I was too lazy to plan. But I did not have to. A few days before, […]
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I took a solo trip to Montreal. It was fun, but…
Everyone talks about how wonderful Montreal is, so I was curious for a long time. Amongst Canadians, there is a Toronto vs Montreal banter that people love to get into. […]
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One of my biggest achievements is surving three winters in Ottawa! Here are my tips for newcomers
It is my third winter in Canada and I think I have developed some coping mechanisms for the frigid weather. Last time it was one-degree Celsius outside, I said to […]
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These restaurants are some of my favourites in Ottawa
A few months ago, an old colleague was in Ottawa for a couple of days and reached out to me. While on the phone catching up, he said “jeez! Is […]
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This VR headset Christmas gift is my new fitness buddy
I am taking a break from sharing my experience with the Canadian healthcare system to write about something that lifted my spirits during the holidays. Spoiler if you’ve been reading […]
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I visited Whistler, BC. It is now one of my favourite places.
If you take a trip from Vancouver to Squamish like the boy and I did, you should extend your trip to Whistler. From Squamish, Whistler is a picturesque one-hour drive […]
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I tried these London restaurants on my last trip to the UK, and I loved them!
My favourite thing about visiting London is that I always stumble on something new to try – restaurant, activity, or a hidden gem in the city. For this reason, I […]
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Squamish is a hiker’s paradise and a quick trip from Vancouver
If you are in Vancouver on holiday and are yearning to get away from the skyscrapers and bizarre art installations, relief is a short bus ride away. The boy and […]
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I loved Vibrant Vancouver, but we need to talk about the street art
I consider myself a good planner, but, my travel itinerary over the past few months has me wondering if I really am. The boy and I had only just arrived […]
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Northern Ireland is the relaxing girls’ trip you should take
What’s that joke about the girls’ trip that never leaves the WhatsApp group? Does not apply here. It was a cold April morning. My girlfriends, Meg, Tan and Na, and […]
