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What to Do on a Weekend Getaway to Washington D.C.
'Henry" the 14-foot tall African elephant at the Museum Natural History Washington DC Okay, let's start by addressing the elephant in the room: the current 'resident President' is definitely not a reason why Henk and I would recommend a weekend getaway to Washington,...
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8 ‘Grownup’ Things to Do in Victoria, BC
This article is published in partnership with Expedia.ca who asked if we would share our Grownup Guide for things to do in the City of Victoria, following our recent visit. With what is arguably the best weather in Canada and a picture-perfect location on...
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Toronto The Egg-cellent: For When You’re Feeling Brunchy
*Post Updated January 2019 with new additions!* I've said it before, I'm no foodie. But I do love brunch (well, and gnocchi if you know me at all). And judging by the lineups at dozens of Toronto restaurants every Saturday and Sunday, I'm not alone in this love...
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The Story and the Man Behind the SourToe Cocktail in Dawson City, Yukon
"You can drink it fast, you can drink it slow, but your lips must touch the toe." It was the last thing Dawson City's "SourToe Captain" said to me before I hoisted my tumbler that contained a shot of vodka and a gnarly dessicated human toe - complete with toenail....
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