Happy Thanksgiving long weekend! For us here in Canada, the second weekend of October is a time to get together with family and enjoy good food and company. In addition to a turkey dinner, I’m sharing where to go apple picking near Toronto in case you want to pick your own fresh apples to make a killer pie. I’m also…
Last weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the Bay Street Journal‘s blogger brunch, connecting female bloggers and lawyers. Ashlee Froese, a fashion and branding lawyer, hosted the brunch along with the mag, sharing her career journey and how she created her own opportunities at various leading Toronto Bay Street firms, before branching out on her own to form Froese…
If you’re looking for lavender fields near Toronto, Terre Bleu lavender farm is a must-see! I visited Terre Bleu Lavender farms last year, and had to return again with my sister, Sasha as the lavender was in full bloom. The best time to visit a lavender field is in June- early August, before the lavender gets harvested for essential oil…
Porto is one of Europe’s most charming destinations, with a medieval centre, port wine cellars and even a connection to Harry Potter. We visited Porto in June, and I’m excited to share my top 10 things to do in Porto, as well as recommendations on where to eat and stay in Porto. 1. Port Wine Caves Porto is known for…
In late July, sunflowers bloom. And this year, finding sunflower fields near Toronto was the #1 activity for bloggers, photography enthusiasts and trend followers alike. Our Instagram feeds became clogged with pictures of sunflower fields near Toronto, at Bogle Seeds a family farm in Hamilton, Ontario. And last Saturday, chaos ensued. As this article documents, thousands came to Bogle Seeds…
When I planned my Portugal vacation, I knew I needed to plan a day trip to Douro Valley. While we ended up staying one night at Casa das Torres de Oliveira, right in the heart of the Douro Valley, a day trip to the region would be a great addition to your trip to Porto, or if you’re short on…
