Getting my Nordic on at Siberia Station Spa
When it's minus 20 degrees outside, the last thing you might be thinking is "Time to strip down to my bathing suit!" But that's exactly what Henk and I did at Quebec's Siberia Station Spa. And believe it or not, after a couple of dips in their pools, minus 20 actually felt warm! They don't call them 'Nordic Spas' for no reason. Leave it to those hardy Scandinavians to come up with a health...
Discovering Dinosaurs and more at Toronto’s #EmptyROM
A few nights ago, I stumbled on the BBC documentary Attenborough And The Giant Dinosaur, the story of the fossil discovery and reconstruction of a new species of Titanosaur, and the world's largest known dinosaur. I was surprised to learn that while Argentina may lay claim to being the home of this behemoth of the prehistoric world, Trenton, Ontario has bragging rights of its own: this small...
Canada Blooms Show never disappoints
I'm waaaay to lazy (and too impatient) to be a gardener. Or at least to be a good one. But that doesn't mean I don't long to have a gorgeous garden with lush plantings, whimsical decor, and luxurious spaces where I can find my zen space, or alternately entertain friends. Which is why I love visiting the annual Canada Blooms show in Toronto, where talented, creative "garden artists" put on a show...