Category: Travel
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A Victorian weekend: Bed & Breakfast and Antique Shopping
A cozy November getaway at a Victorian Bed & Breakfast in Port Elgin, and getting lost in thought at an antique shop.
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Celebrating 40 on the Côte d’Azur
They say that the French Riviera has an average of 300 days of sunshine in a year. Upon learning this, I felt like I had been misplaced my whole life, and that the Côte d’Azur was in fact the pin on the world map I was meant to reside in. After all, this is the…
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Summer in Montréal
“Le temps est bonLe ciel est bleuNous n’avons rien à faire,Rien que d’être heureux.” Bon Entendeur Montréal is one of those cities I can absolutely picture myself living in. Wandering, conversing and existing in a French-Canadian environment feels like a familiar world to me. My French upbringing Many new people I meet are often surprised…
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Replenished in Cancún
Towards the later part of 2024, life felt like it was in a knot. In a span of five months, I was experiencing interruptions and disappointments on a frequency too rapid for me to keep up with. A new challenge would present itself just when I was still processing the previous one. Not to mention…
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Eclipse Getaway at Ironwood Cabin
I am usually the planner in the relationship, but my husband deserves full credit for this glorious eclipse getaway we just returned from. I knew this event mattered to him because he told me about it last November. He excitedly informed me that a total solar eclipse would be visible on April 8th, 2024 in…
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Clontarf Castle
Twelfth century castle turned into a 21st century luxury hotel, Clontarf Castle was an elegant and romantic choice for experiencing Medieval flare during our time in Dublin. We had the privilege of being there twice. The first visit was for our anniversary dinner at the beginning of our trip. The second visit was for our…
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A weekend in Dublin
Welcomed on the tarmac by a lush green landscape and overcast skies, our trip in Ireland began on a Saturday morning in Dublin. We had two full days to explore this charming capital city before venturing off on our rugged road trip. Pembroke Townhouse, an elegant and cozy Georgian-style guesthouse, was our home that weekend.…
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Our Honeymoon in Ireland
It’s been a head-in-the-clouds kind of existence since coming back from Ireland last month. My mind has been floating and daydreaming as I transition back to regular ol’ life. In a strange way, I’m still processing that our dream to go to Ireland finally came true, and I want to linger in that happy cloud…
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Glamping at Whispering Springs Wilderness Retreat
One of my highlights this summer was planning a glamping retreat for my work team this past June. The theme was “summer camp”, and we landed on a 3 day retreat at Whispering Springs. Even though I no longer work as an event or wedding planner, it felt nice to dust off my planning skills,…
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Cottage Getaway at Beach House Muskoka
My urge to travel again has been very strong lately. I have been so tempted to just point at a map and book a flight there. The excitement of planning an itinerary, the anticipation of packing a suitcase, and the thrill of looking out a plane window as it takes off into the clouds, and…
My Turquoise Bag 