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SAVORY SPRING IN STRATFORD: A WEEKEND GETAWAY!

Have you visited the charming little town of Stratford, ON yet? This was my second time visiting Stratford, I wanted to do a weekend trip for mother’s day! Since travel has become more restricted these past few years, it gave me the perfect chance to discover places closer to home! Arrival in Stratford, Ontario! We stayed in this cozy boutique hotel, The Parlour Inn, a vintage-style hotel in an 1871 brick building located in the heart of downtown Stratford. After…

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Canada

Stratford: Perfect for an Autumn Roadtrip!

Last weekend I got the chance to visit Stratford, ON for the first time. Since travel has become more restricted these past few years, it gave me the perfect chance to discover places closer to home! Here are all the things to do in Stratford (which I tried myself) while you’re visiting: Gallery Stratford Located a short 5-minute drive from downtown Stratford, Gallery Stratford was founded in 1967 and occupies a beautiful heritage Victorian building surrounded by gardens and greenery.…

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Canada

Perth: The Perfect Mini-Getaway from City Life

Perth is often acknowledged as the prettiest town in Ontario, and agree completely. Located approximately four hours from Toronto and just over one hour from Ottawa, this pleasant little town is full of charm. Town of Perth Sign The Town of Perth Is in the heart of stunning Lanark County breathes vibrant culture and an age-old heritage that exists through the brick walls of its historic buildings. It’s a town of green parks, rested on the Tay River, surrounded by…

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Europe

Misha’s Place: Lisbon Apartment Review

Enjoying the views from our Lisbon apartment! I fell in love with Lisbon and it was an amazing city to experience for my first time in Portugal. One of the best parts of this trip was the amazing hosts and accommodations we received from Misha’s Place. Castle top views in Lisbon. Lisbon is a beautiful city with tons of character. The hilltops, the cute cafes, the best views and Portuguese tarts in the world are found here. We stayed in…

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Austria

5 Countries, 17 Days: First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Vienna

Part 5: Vienna, Austria Another 3 to 4-hour train ride and we arrived to a city filled with art and music – Vienna. In every corner you could feel the rich history this city had to offer and the luxuries of life awaited in most corners of the inner city. We visited trendy cafes mixed with small boutiques, the night life was amazing and for a large city the clean streets were signs that this city knew how to clean…

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Czech Republic

5 Countries, 17 Days: First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Prague

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Part 4: Prague, Czech Republic Steeped in rich history and overflowing with charm, we took a 6-hour train ride from Hamburg to this stunning eastern European city in the Czech Republic and it stole my heart right away. Prague or Praha, is a city full of culture, beautiful architecture and houses covered in deep orange brick roof tops, and plenty of cobblestone streets (pack some runners because you really don’t want to be like me and have sore feet after…

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Europe

5 Countries, 17 Days: First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Hamburg

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Part 3: Hamburg, Germany We took a 5-hour train ride from Amsterdam to one of the biggest and unique cities in Germany, Hamburg. With a long maritime history, this North Sea port city has a distinct feel from anywhere else in the country and tons of cool things to see and do.  We also have family in Hamburg so one of our goals for the trip was to visit them. Things to Note While in Hamburg: Try to learn some basic German…

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Europe

5 Countries, 17 Days: First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Amsterdam

Part 2: Amsterdam, Netherlands As one of Europe most beautiful cities, Amsterdam is a wonderful place to see. I found my time in this city quite enjoyable. The endless canals which are usually decorated with flowers, lined with bikes and floating house boats, were frozen solid. The canals had not frozen in 6 years, so I thought that was a fantastic way to remember my first trip to Amsterdam. Things to Note While in Amsterdam: Even with the weather as…

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5 Countries, 17 Days: First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Paris

Part 1: Paris, France The city of love and lights – I knew that my first trip to Europe had to be in Paris. It was one of the  city I’ve always dreamed of visiting and when my cousin texted me one early morning in September asking me if I wanted to go to Paris since the flights from Icelandair were only $450 for a round trip, I practically screamed YES through text. Paris is one of those cities you…

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North America

3 Days in San Francisco: Travel Guide & Itinerary

Have you been to San Francisco? I was very fortunate to visit San Francisco with my mum this past October – it was an experience of a lifetime! And let me tell you, I was not disappointed, it’s truly an awe-inspiring city. From it’s stunning landscapes and grand architecture like the golden gate bridge, to it’s funky street art and coffee shops, San Francisco has so much to offer. Although it may be pricey, there are tons of budget…

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