All Aboard for a Day Out With Thomas the Train

Do you have a young child between the ages of 2 and 10 in your house? Do they love Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends? Do they play with trains all day long? Then I’ve got a day trip for you. Not only will it please your little Thomas lover but it will also entertain… Continue reading All Aboard for a Day Out With Thomas the Train

What’s for Dinner? California Sandwiches – Toronto

I’ve eaten at California Sandwiches for probably 30 years. My husband introduced the mom and pop restaurant to me back when we were dating and at that time we used to go to the original restaurant on Claremont Street in the Little Italy area of Toronto. Started in 1967, this family-owned restaurant chain started as… Continue reading What’s for Dinner? California Sandwiches – Toronto

A Casual Stroll – The Architects’ Tour of Ottawa, Canada

I recently took a trip to Ottawa, Canada’s capital city and just a train ride from where I am in Toronto. If you’ve ever travelled anywhere with me, you’ll know that I like to plan everything around my must-see architectural sites. As the capital, you might assume that some of the most well-known buildings that… Continue reading A Casual Stroll – The Architects’ Tour of Ottawa, Canada

Historic Fort York – Brought to Life Before my Eyes

I’m a bad Torontonian. That’s right. You heard me say it. I’ve lived in Toronto my entire life and I’ve never once visited Historic Fort York. Sure, I studied the history of Fort York in high school, and of course, I knew where it was located; I’ve probably driven by it on the highway about… Continue reading Historic Fort York – Brought to Life Before my Eyes

Travelling – It’s the Characters You Meet

One thing I love about travelling is the people you meet along the way. By meeting and interacting with people you learn a little more about their culture, language and customs. BUT sometimes you meet people who are just awesome character sketches and you end up with some great stories to share afterwards. Here are a few of my stories.

McDonald’s Taro Pie – Memory Monday

Today’s Memory Monday photo of Taro Pie from McDonald’s comes courtesy of a friend and fellow traveller, Alan Chau. In case you are wondering there isn’t a problem with the photo and your eyes aren’t playing tricks with you, the taro is in fact purple. A man of few words Alan states the following… “McDonald’s… Continue reading McDonald’s Taro Pie – Memory Monday

Airboat Tours in St. Cloud, Florida

Alligators, Birds, Snakes…and more! If you’re looking for more than a commercialized airboat ride in Florida, then an airboat tour with Wild Willy’s Airboat Tours, in St. Cloud, Florida is for you. Located less than an hour from Orlando, Wild Willy’s is more than just a ride; it’s an educational adventure too. “Look on the… Continue reading Airboat Tours in St. Cloud, Florida

Cross Off Number 1 on the Bucket List – Skydiving

Skydiving was number 1 on my bucket list. It’s a bit of a cliché; I admit it, but skydiving was something I promised myself I would do. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous. It’s illogical to voluntarily jump out of a plane trusting a complete stranger to 1) deploy the parachute and… Continue reading Cross Off Number 1 on the Bucket List – Skydiving