Travel Diary
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The Best Vegan Food in Paris
Urban Greener, the Best Vegan Brunch in Paris Let me assure you that I take brunch seriously. Very seriously. I tried several vegan restaurants in Paris before being absolutely blown away by this little gem hidden on a residential side street near Sacre Coeur. Urban Greener makes an epic brunch on Sundays. The size of…
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The June Motel in Sauble Beach, Ontario; an Adorable Low-Budget Getaway
The June Motel Sauble Beach – Review & Things To Do I was looking for an Ontario-based getaway that wouldn’t cost a fortune and I managed to stumble upon The June Motel. Located about a 3-hour drive from Toronto, Sauble Beach is a relaxed beach town with an unpretentious attitude. Thankfully, it’s not overrun with…
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Packing List: Spa & Wellness Retreat to Rustic St. Anne’s Country Castle
What to Bring to a Wellness Spa for a 3 – 4 Day Trip St. Anne’s Spa has always been a dream destination for me. The 1800’s heritage country castle is located out in the rolling countryside. And, it’s onaly a short drive from Toronto. It’s the ideal mix of serene wellness spaces, modern spa…
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Niagara On The Lake: Visiting Ontario’s Wine-Country to Support Local Farmers
Supporting Local Businesses (and Farmers) has always been important to us. But during this world-wide pandemic, it was critical now more than ever before. Niagara On The Lake is the ideal Ontario getaway that blends old-world charm and the coziness of cottage-country with modern-day luxuries. If you’re looking to shop local, think outside of Toronto!…
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How to Pack a Capsule Travel Wardrobe (Life-Changing)
Pack Like a Minimalist, Dress like a Maximalist. PS: These tips also apply for building and maintaining a capsule wardrobe year-round. If you are new to the concept of capsule wardrobes, let me start by saying that I’m a proud outfit-repeater. The pieces I choose are highly reusable. And I tend to do a lot…
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What to Wear When It’s Scorchingly Hot
The perfect capsule summer collection for a beach vacation! We recently visited beautiful, wild, and tropical Cayo Coco, Cuba. And while we had an amazing stay, the temperatures were formidable. Mix in high humidity and you quickly realize that what may work for a sunny city summer day certainly won’t be comfortable this close to…
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Wearing Reformation + Eating All The Vegan Food in NYC
2 Days of Vegan Eating in NYC. Ah, Manhattan. Who hasn’t fallen in love with New York City at one time or another? Infamous for both its influence and power across the design, food and fashion industries. New York is also a go-to destination for vegan foodies. If you ever visit, be sure to sample…
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Varadero to Havana: Part II – Fusterlandia
Day-Tripping in Fusterlandia. After a full day of traveling the streets of Havana, I didn’t think there was much left that could surprise me. However, I was about to be pleasantly surprised. I described this “trippy, mural place” to our tour guides, in hopes they knew what I was talking about. Thankfully, they knew I…
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Varadero to Havana in a Bright Green Cadillac: Part I
My Heart is in Havana. Is it just a coincidence that Camila Cabello’s song “Havana” came out in time for our long-awaited trip to Cuba? I’d been dreaming of visiting Cuba since a photographer friend showed me photos he’d taken there. It may have been my American upbringing, but for some reason, Cuba was never…