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What to Do on a Weekend Getaway to Washington D.C.
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, D.C. However, the U.S. capital is a place that has always piqued my curiosity, and when we had a chance to visit after our recent trip to Northern Virginia, we took advantage of the opportunity.
8 ‘Grownup’ Things to Do in Victoria, BC
With what is arguably the best weather in Canada and a picture-perfect location on Vancouver Island, the city of Victoria has often been characterized as a destination for the ‘newly wed or nearly dead’. But the city has much more to offer than a temperate clime….
Toronto The Egg-cellent: For When You’re Feeling Brunchy
I do love brunch. And judging by the lineups at dozens of Toronto restaurants every Saturday and Sunday, I’m not alone in this love of all things brunchy. So here are some of our favourite brunch places in Toronto where you can enjoy what I believe to be the best meal of the day.
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