My period was holding back my travel adventures. The IUD gave me the freedom to explore the world on my own terms. Travelling as a woman comes with a certain set of challenges. We pack appropriate clothing to avoid unwanted attention.
If you live in Southern Ontario as I do, you may not be too pleased with winter after the massive snowstorm we’ve just been hit with. But, you’ve got to admit that winter is one of the most beautiful times
Portugal’s capital city, Lisbon, is one of my absolute favourite cities in the entire world. It's the most vibrant and charismatic corner of Europe. Great food, rich culture, perfect weather
2018 was a whirlwind year. I did longer stretches of travel this year than I ever have before, completing two separate month-long trips, and one six-week trip. I also crossed off some of my bucket list destinations and revisited some
The start of a new year is such an exciting time to be a blogger. Us entrepreneurial types are always looking for ways to improve and the new year provides the perfect clean slate for growth and development. What are your
If there is one thing to know about Portuguese culture, it’s that we LOVE our food. We’re proud of our culture and heritage, but especially boastful about our incredible gastronomy and world-class wines. The best way to experience Portugal is to
The start of a new year is the perfect time to refresh, restart and challenge yourself to try something new – something that will make a difference. If you’re thinking of making a resolution around sustainable living, I’ve got some
I love to read. I feel like anybody who is a traveler must love to read. How else are we to pass the time on long-haul flights and layovers? While these days I spend most of my flight time researching or writing,
The one that does Vienna and Rome with a taste of Eastern Europe. This month I had the incredible opportunity to experience European winter with Contiki. Right after my last final university exam, I boarded a plane and headed off
When the holidays arrive, an incomparable atmosphere grips Europe, one that you can only experience by actually visiting the continent. This winter, I finally had the opportunity to live out my dream of experiencing a European holiday season and it