Travel Stories

It’s an exciting and rewarding adventure to start your own landscaping business, especially if you’ve been working for somebody else for a while, and you know that you can do it better. If you love being outdoors and you love working with your hands, then it makes total sense to start out on your own,…

Welcome to my guide of where to eat in Yaletown – one of Vancouver’s best neighbourhoods for foodies (and for beautiful water views!). While living in Yaletown from 2021-2023, my husband, Colin, and I did our best to try new restaurants and make the most of living in such an awesome neighbourhood. And while we…

Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, is a tropical paradise known for its powdery sand beaches, aquamarine waters, lush rainforests, crazy nightlife, and rich cultural heritage. The picturesque hilly island in southern Thailand is one of Southeast Asia’s best tourism destinations. Located in the Andaman Sea, Phuket is a little island that can be visited at affordable…

Songkran Festival Bangkok: My Unexpected Water Fight Adventure in Thailand Songkran Festival Bangkok: My Unexpected Water Fight Adventure in Thailand When visa issues forced me to make an unexpected trip to Bangkok in April 2025, little did I know I’d landed right in the middle of Thailand’s most famous celebration – Songkran, the traditional Thai…

Are you planning to travel to Mallorca this year? Mallorca is a wonderful destination with so much to see and do. You can swim in Alcudia’s crystal-clear waters, wander around Palma, explore its historic old town, or head out to sea for some snorkeling or scuba diving—the possibilities are endless! So whether you are planning…

The Diana Memorial Playground is a brilliant playground in Kensington Gardens, a beautiful tribute to Princess Diana located next to her Kensington Palace home. Inspired by the stories of Peter Pan, the Princess Diana playground is open to children 12 and under, and designed so less able and able-bodies children can play together. Princess Diana…

My doorbell rings. I open the door to find a good friend of mine standing there with a big grin on his face and a bag casually slung around his shoulder. Minutes later, he’s settled at my kitchen table and reaches into his bag. “We’re going to Bologna!”, he announces. “You’ve been talking so much…

Out of Town Blog Tips for Maximising Your Overnight Layover in Singapore Some trips naturally involve a layover, especially long-haul or multi-leg journeys. While a few hours between flights may pass quickly with a coffee and a stroll through the terminal, an overnight layover can often feel like a disruptive pause in your travels—that is,…

When we think of Plitvice Lakes, we often picture a day trip — a quick tour and a few snapshots before heading home. But Plitvice Lakes are so much more than that. To truly experience its magic, you need to slow down, stay longer, and immerse yourself in breathtaking nature around every corner. Start your…

Mykonos and Santorini are two of the most popular Greek islands; both are easy to visit, close to each other and well connected to Athens, which explains why most people visit them together. But if you can see only one and need to decide between Mykonos vs Santorini, you’ll most likely face a difficult decision.…