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A Tale of 3 Torontos
Toronto the Old, Toronto the Driven, and Toronto the New. I've lived in this city for more than 3 decades now, and each decade has introduced me to a different Toronto. Not always a beautiful one, sometimes even one that made me question why I live here, but one that...
Magical Creatures of the Deep at Ripleys Aquarium
“That is soooo cool!” “I’ve never seen anything like it!” “Those are real!??”
I was touring Ripley’s Aquarium here in Toronto with my 6 and 8 year old niece and nephew, when I overheard those comments coming from just behind me…
Immerse Yourself in Indulgence
Plunging myself into a pool of 53 degree Fahrenheit water in November in Ontario is typically not my idea of indulgence. Unless of course, it’s happening at Scandinave Spa in Blue Mountain, Ontario. And when you consider my day started with Belgian chocolates for breakfast, this is a habit I could really get into. You can, too, and here’s how….
5 ‘Grownup’ Things to do on a Midland, Michigan Getaway
I'm probably as guilty as the next person of stereotyping when it comes to certain destinations. Because up until a couple of weeks ago, I would have painted the entire state of Michigan with the same black brush Henry Ford used to paint his Model T's. And if you had...
