On my About page, I wrote that my wanderlust has “exposed me to one common thread: no matter where my travels take me, food is found at the centre of every culture. The rituals of preparing and eating a meal provide social cohesion and, for travellers, they offer an invaluable glimpse into everyday life. It […]
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Indigenous Restaurants in Toronto
Update June 2024 (originally published in 2017): Indigenous representation in Toronto's restaurant landscape has taken a hit. Unfortunately, three of the four restaurants featured in this post have closed. I hope to see … Read more...
Things to Do in Prince Edward County
Updated July 2024 (originally published in 2016). With an abundance of natural beauty, small-town charm, wineries and culinary offerings, there are plenty of things to do in Prince Edward County. This region in … Read more...
Pacsafe Anti-Theft Backpack Review
June 2024 update (originally published in 2015): The Pacsafe Ultimatesafe 22L anti-theft backpack has been discontinued but you can check out the updated model, the Pacsafe Vibe Anti-Theft Backback. I can't imagine … Read more...
Travel Safety Essentials: Protect Yourself and Your Valuables
Updated for 2024 (originally published in 2015). Given my former location-independent lifestyle, it should come as no surprise I’ve assembled a solid list of travel safety tips and necessities. Protection for the … Read more...
Featured Destinations
Day Trip to Muizenberg Beach, Boulders Beach and Cape of Good Hope
There are plenty of reasons visitors to South Africa make Muizenberg Beach, Boulders Beach and the Cape of Good Hope among their first stops on the tourist trail. One of the country’s most scenic attractions, the Cape … [Read more...]
Aqaba: Where Jordan Meets the Red Sea
Aqaba is overlooked by most visitors to Jordan, but there’s a compelling reason to visit the country’s only seaside resort town. Most of the holidaymakers are Jordanians who flock to the luxury resorts during national … [Read more...]
Bai Tu Long Bay: The Route Less Travelled in Halong Bay
We’ve all been there: our hearts sink with disappointment when we learn a place we’ve longed to visit has descended into a cesspool of mass tourism and overdevelopment. It was only after I arrived in Vietnam that I … [Read more...]
Where Mysteries Lie: The Beaches of Tofino, BC
They call it the End of the Road, a final destination for west-bound nature lovers, ocean worshippers and adventure seekers. With old-growth forests on one side and the wild Pacific on the other, Tofino's beaches … [Read more...]