We witnessed many beautiful (planned and unplanned) sunsets during our Greek vacation. Here I wanted to share them with you in hopes that they inspire you to plan your next seaside vacation. :) My husband Peter always manages to plan surprise dates back in Ottawa and almost all my attempts at doing so have failed haha. ...
Our Greek adventures have so far been more than magnificent. Every so often we stop during our stroll, meal, sunset, swim and before we go to sleep say our thanks for having this incredible opportunity to travel, discover and create memories together. There are so many moments that are overwhelmingly beautiful that you want to hold ...
In North America and Europe, long gone is the golden era of airline travel. Gone even are the jubilant flying times of the 1980s and 90s when passengers collectively and sincerely applauded at the landing of every flight. We are in the democratized era of flying - the greyhoundization of travelling above the clouds. The development ...
Such sweet returns! Brussels is a place so near and dear to both my husband and I. We came here a few years ago to complete our Masters degrees and by the end of our studies our friendship turned into something more that we're so grateful for. We often (unintentionally) find flights that go through Brussels ...
Before going to Brussels to study, I had posted a message on the University's group page to scout possible future Canadian friends. That's how I found Sandy who went to Brussels one term before me and who I managed to meet once in Toronto before our endeavor abroad. Little did we know that we would take on ...
“The man who goes alone can start today; but he who travels with another must wait till that other is ready.” Henry David Thoreau We all talk about it and we all want to do it, yet life comes in the way and we just don't get to it. When I went abroad to do my Masters I ...
“Journeys are the midwives of thought. Few places are more conducive to internal conversations than a moving plane, ship or train. There is an almost quaint correlation between what is in front of our eyes and the thoughts we are able to have in our heads: large thoughts at times requiring large views, new thoughts ...
While I was finishing my Master's degree in Brussels, I lived and shared a home with international roommates. In the summer of 2014, my roommate from Germany finished her internship and was headed back to Berlin. It didn't take her long to convince me to visit that summer. I packed my backpack and flew to Berlin! ...
There are many agriturismo farmhouses in Tuscany and it's a cottage-like destination for many Europeans. Meanwhile, for us honeymooners it was the perfect stop to recharge our energy before we continue with city / Island hopping in Italy. These farmhouses are usually accessible by car so if you plan to stay at an agriturismo farmhouse ...
If you're visiting the French Rivera then it's worth stopping in the world's wealthiest state, Monaco. It was never on my bucket list but it is conveniently located near Nice in the South of France, 15 minutes by train. Nice happens to be one of my favourite places on earth but it definitely deserves a ...
