Thank you Manoir Hovey for hosting our stay. All opinions are my own. For our first real vacation since January 2020, we road tripped to the Eastern Townships in Quebec and spent 3 nights at the charming Manoir Hovey. It was the perfect place to…
Hotels
Grand Resort Bad Ragaz: A Swiss Wellness Destination
The perfect place for a little rest and relaxation, nestled in the shadow of the Swiss Alps. We spent 3 days at Grand Resort Bad Ragaz enjoying the famous thermal water of the spa and indulging in the various dining options. Here is a review…
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The 5 Best Hikes in Madeira
The island of Madeira is a hiker’s paradise. Despite its small size, this Portuguese island off the coast of Africa offers an unbelievable diversity of landscapes and sceneries. These are the 5 best Madeira walks and hikes that take you through the clouds and along…
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Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting the Maldives
I still remember the first time I saw a picture of the Maldives. It looked too perfect to be real place and too remote to be a realistic trip. I put it on my mental bucket list as a dream destination I would maybe one…
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Itineraries
The Ultimate 7 Day Myanmar Itinerary
Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, has always seemed like a mythical place to me, somewhere I wasn’t sure I would ever make it to. It’s an extraordinary country with a rich history that has at times been steeped in conflict. The tourism infrastructure in Myanmar…
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10 Best Things to Do in Singapore
Maybe you’ve just watched Crazy Rich Asians, or maybe Singapore has always been on your list. Either way, the country is having a major moment right now and it’s for good reason. I first visited Singapore in 2015 during a 12-hour layover and knew immediately…
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Celebrating 35 Years of Aeroplan
This post is sponsored by Aeroplan. I’ve been a member of the Aeroplan program since 2009. Over the last 10 years I’ve redeemed my miles for numerous rewards trips and visited some of my bucket-list destinations with the program. It’s been a key tool in…
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A Week in the French Alps with Club Med
Ever since I learned to ski on the relatively modest hills surrounding Toronto, I’ve dreamt of taking a ski trip to a mountain range like the Alps. Not only for the epic runs, but also for the glorious après-ski life that European mountains are known…
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Itineraries
The Ultimate 5 Day Iceland Itinerary
Iceland is every traveler and photographer’s dream. It has it all: otherworldly scenery, untouched nature, hidden waterfalls, and the kind of remoteness that makes you feel like an explorer. It’s become a very popular tourist destination and while some famous landmarks can get busy, it…
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Around the World with Aeroplan
Note: This post is sponsored by Aeroplan. A week after we got married in September 2016, my husband and I went on a 4-week honeymoon trip to some of our dream destinations. It was a trip that we had been looking forward to for a…