The Top 40 Gift Ideas for Someone Going Travelling Shopping for Christmas gifts can be a very stressful time. Not to mention, being at the mall during the Christmas season. So this year, grab a cup of tea or coffee, sit back and do all your Christmas shopping online in the comfort of your home! Whether you’re looking for unique travel gifts for friends or family, I’ve got you covered. Here are The Top 40 Gift Ideas for Someone Going Travelling! Unique Travel Gifts Under $25 You don’t need to break the bank to find an amazing gift. Here are 25 budget-friendly and useful travel gifts ..read more

Savouring a Weekend Getaway on Lanark County’s Maple Trail It goes without saying that Canadians are well known for their maple syrup. That sweet, liquid gold I pour so generously on my pancakes every Sunday. In Ontario, Lanark County is known as the province’s Maple Capital where towns are taking the beloved maple and incorporating it in all different kinds of tasty ways that will have any foodie surprised and delighted, myself included! I was lucky enough to be invited by Lanark County Tourism to explore the Maple Trail. Knowing that my mom loves food as much as me, I brought her along for a ..read more

The 7 Best Villages in Tuscany  With medieval Italian hill towns overlooking a stunning landscape of rolling hills, cypress trees, and luw green vineyards, a trip to Tuscany can’t help but feel like somewhere magical. If the scenery weren’t enough, there’s also the local wine and food with specialties like the Florentine T-bone steak, Cacciucco fish stew, and the famous Chianti wine. To get the best recommendations on Tuscany, I’ve teamed up with some great female travel bloggers who also adore Tuscany to create our top 7 list of the best villages in Tuscany. So whether you are a foodie ..read more

What to Wear in Rome: The Best Italy Packing List Being in Rome is like taking a step back in time. Everywhere you look, you are surrounded by ancient sites and buildings. Cobblestone streets lead to arenas where gladiators fought, chariot races were held, and locals enjoyed open-air theatre. Sculpted fountains stand across from Roman temples and piazzas are surrounded by traditional colorful homes, with the smell of tantalizing Roman cuisine drifting around every corner. The biggest question you’re left with is, what to wear in Rome, Italy?  Italy is already renowned as a lead ..read more

Greek Island Hopping Itinerary: 13 Islands You Should Visit If there’s one country I repeatedly come back to, it’s Greece. Ancient temples stand tall on cliffs overlooking the turquoise seas, olive trees grow amongst a rugged landscape, cobblestoned streets lead to local tasty tavernas and best of all… sandy beaches that stretch out for miles. In Greece, there are 6,000 beautiful Greek islands to choose from. With the help of some fantastic female travel bloggers who also love Greece, we’ve rounded up our favorite islands to go off the beaten path including amazing beaches for your Greek ..read more

Naxos Travel Guide: Top 10 Things to Do  Naxos is a beautiful Greek island located in the Aegean Sea. After spending a previous summer in Greece visiting touristy areas like Athens, Paros, and Ios, Jugo and I wanted to find something a little more off the beaten path. To our delight, Naxos had plenty of sandy beaches all surrounded by turquoise water, traditional whitewashed houses decorated with flower trees and amazing Naxos cuisine. It felt as if we stepped onto the movie set of Mamma Mia! We also knew we were in a great place because we were the only foreigners there surrounded ..read more

Nothing feels better than when you’ve finalized your travel plans and all that’s left to do is pack. The Phillippines, with its 7,000+ islands, has a lot to offer from jungles beaches to amazing waterfalls, spectacular caves and unique geological formations which means deciding what to pack for the Philippines can be a bit tricky. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered and based on my Philippines itinerary, here’s what to pack for 2 weeks in the Philippines! Some links in this article are affiliate links for products I love and may earn a commission from at no extra cost to you.  Things ..read more

Philippines Itinerary: 2 Weeks in Boracay, Bohol & El Nido  With turquoise water that surrounds over 7,000 islands each, with their own dramatic landscape, the Philippines is the perfect destination for an off-beat adventure. During the day, relax on powder sand beaches, snorkel with sea turtles or jump into a waterfall. In the evening go for a sunset walk, taste some delicious seafood and maybe after a few drinks, do some karaoke! There’s so much to see and do here with great memories guaranteed to be had. Here’s everything you need to know for your Philippines itinerary with 2 weeks ..read more

What to Wear in Santorini: The Best Greece Packing List  Santorini much like the rest of Greece is a beautiful island where olive trees grow on a rugged landscape with whitewashed cave houses that are surrounded by the stunning turquoise Aegean sea. If it’s landscape wasn’t enough, the Greek food will make you never want to leave the island! Octopus are hung up like clothes during the day to dry in the sun, for the tastiest grilled octopus dish you’ve ever had. The tantalizing smells of lamb drift out of tavernas and don’t forget the Greek wine! With all that wining and dining and pictur ..read more

Discovering Ice Wine on Niagara’s Wine Trail There’s a lot of charm to the Niagara region. Vineyards stretch out for miles, picnic tables scatter all along the Niagara River and historic homes rest everywhere in between. It’s a step back from the hustle and bustle of city life of Toronto and Ottawa and things tend to move at a slower pace. Here, the focus is on the land where winemakers are patiently waiting for their vineyards to grow and for their grapes to become sweet. That wait is even longer when it comes to the creation of icewine, yet so worth it and celebrated every year at the ice wi ..read more