This past year was another mixed year of travel. Between quick work trips, longer vacations, and the countless days at the office it was a fine balance. Looking back at 2017 on Instagram a few memories are particularly memorable, here they are in no particular order: Sintra is a very special place all together but at the […]
Finding peace at Ecorkhotel Suites & SPA, Portugal
Surrounded by olive and cork tree plantations Ecorkhotel is admirable for many reasons: for one, this is an echo hotel, as the name might suggest. The main building uses cork as it’s primary coating, which serves as a thermal and acoustic isolator and a visually stunning finish. The hotel is planned and built for maximum energy […]
Walking tour of Porto: seeing the soul of the city on foot
Porto is a beautiful city and significantly smaller than Lisbon with less inclination which makes it perfect for walking. Taking into consideration that most streets are quite narrow and most of the notable landmarks are in the heart of the city they are also best accessible by walking, plus, you can do some shopping while […]
Tranquil stay at Casas de Campo da Barroca
For one of the nights on our way through Douro Valley we stayed in a rather unusual place: Casas de Campo da Barroca, a small new rural hotel in the quite heart of Tabosa village. The hotel is new and set on the foundation of typical hamlets of the village. These traditional homes have been […]
A quick getaway to Fort Lauderdale by the Sea
I don’t typically gravitate to solo travel but the summer in Toronto has not been the best this year. So in a spur of a moment I picked a warm place nearby and booked a 2 night, 3 day vacation in Fort Lauderdale by the Sea. This was my first time in Florida so I […]
Staying at Plunge Hotel Lauderdale by the Sea
A newly renovated hotel, located in the more quiet part of Fort Lauderdale, Plunge is a modern paradise. Rumor has it, the hotel that use to reside on this property was a spring break destination, which is probably why Plunge is commonly only attributed 3 stars. Since the renovation however, which was basically a rebuild, […]
A quick trip to Prince Edward County in pictures
Prince Edward County is one of my favourite weekend trips and it has changed significantly over the last few years. First time I went to PEC, a few years back, there wasn’t much to do besides wine tastings and occasional food samplings. Today, most wineries have expanded their offerings to casual lounging experiences with fantastic dining […]
Top things to do in the Mayan Riviera, Mexico
Over the last decade I’ve repeatedly returned to Mexico. Admittedly, it’s one of the more accessible destinations for us Canadians but what I love about Mexico is not just the resorts – this country is filled with fantastic food, friendly people, and ancient history you can actually get close to. While I haven’t had a […]
Mexico: Catalonia Riviera Maya Resort & Spa, Puerta Aventuras
Located in one of the newer gated communities, Puerta Aventuras, Catalonia Riviera Maya is a small-ish all-inclusive resort built on a reef. As such, the beach is not your typical white sandy stretch but the owners have done a nice job with it regardless. Two smaller beach areas are divided by a lovely boardwalk and […]
A guide to Paris and enjoying it like a local
Paris is on many people’s bucket list and a place you undoubtedly have to visit at least once. But being a popular destination it comes with a lot of hustle much of which revolves around cultural exploration. These last couple years of travel taught me that you simply cannot see everything on your wishlist and […]