Calculated Traveller reviews the GRIP MacBook Air Laptop Cover by STM Bags. When you spend a lot of money on any tech product, you want something to protect it.
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
Chaos Multi Tubular Headwear – Review
A scarf is an easy multi-purpose accessory to have to dress up any travel wardrobe but for active adventures you need Chaos Multi Tubular Headwear.
Memories of Lundy Church
Lundy Island is only 3.5 miles long and one mile wide. It lies in the Atlantic Ocean, 12 miles off the North Devon Coast of the U.K. You reach it by small fishing boat from the mainland and at most, it has a permanent residence of 28 people (including the warden and volunteers). I look… Continue reading Memories of Lundy Church
TripIt App Review
Travel is fun. Travel is something that you’ll talk about for years to come. Travel is not always very easy to manage. Enter TripIt App.
What’s for Dinner? Chinese Dinner with Mama
Honestly, I SPEAK Chinese. I really do! I’m Chinese – born and raised in Canada. My family is from a village in Southern China and we speak a variation of Cantonese. I speak Chinese or at least my family, and I think I speak Chinese. But, put me in a Chinese restaurant and I might… Continue reading What’s for Dinner? Chinese Dinner with Mama
Caplansky’s Delicatessen, Toronto, Canada – Review
Located just outside of Toronto’s Kensington Market, Caplansky’s Delicatessen is hardly something hidden and tucked away in the city – the bright blue and white front is not something you can easily miss.
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
Canada Day Ode to Tim Hortons
July 1st is Canada’s Birthday! In honour of Canada Day, I thought I would also profile another Canadian favourite – Tim Hortons.
Memories of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Wherever we travel, places always etch themselves on our hearts, whether for good or bad. We take these little experiences with us forever. However, these places don’t have to be far from home. Often, the ones with the biggest impact are the ones closest to home. I’d spent the best part of my life so… Continue reading Memories of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Our Favourite Beach Spot in Aruba – Malmok Beach
Malmok Beach Aruba is a favourite spot. There’s something about the beaches of Aruba that entices us to return again and again. Here’s how to get there.
Finding Adventure in Your Own Neighbourhood
Who’s to say that adventure only happens when you’re not at home and only on vacation? Not me! Make your own! Here are a few ideas.
Travel Apps – City Guides Review
City guides & travel apps downloaded to your phone or tablet are great for travel. No need to wrestle through google searches & pages of information.
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.
Memories of The Way We Were – Palau de la Musica, Barcelona
Sometimes there are memories, whether out of choice or from just plain age, that I forget but they come back to me when I least expect it. The Palau de la Musica in Barcelona is one of those memories. It’s like that Barbra Streisand song “The Way We Were” Memories, Light the corners of my… Continue reading Memories of The Way We Were – Palau de la Musica, Barcelona
Road Trip – Car Checklist
Road trips are budget-friendly. Before you hit the road, check these 15 things off your list to ensure your car is roadworthy and ready for the long drive.
The Taste of Travel – Memories of Food
The taste of certain foods bring back travel memories for me. We eat to survive, socialize and we even eat to forget…But, I eat to remember.
Your camera wants to know more
An adjustable wrench? That’s not what I wanted. If you were to send someone to the store to buy something for you, not tell them how much to spend or what to get, what do you think they would bring you? Auto on your camera is a bit like that. Cameras have become much… Continue reading Your camera wants to know more
10 Reasons Why you Should Try a Cruise
I’m a huge Cruise ship traveller and encourage people to try it at least once. Like your mum used to say about Lima beans “you can’t say you don’t like it until you try it.”
How to minimize the loss of your pictures during vacation
No one wants to hear the words: “Honey, I can’t find the camera!” Yet every day, throughout the world, people leave their camera, with those perfect pictures, in hotels, on buses, at the pool. They get stolen in crowds and from restaurant tables and beach chairs. They get dropped overboard, or bounce out an open… Continue reading How to minimize the loss of your pictures during vacation