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 […]
Destinations
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dinning in Paris: must-try restaurants and bars
Parisians love food, if you spend enough time sitting on a patio you will notice every other person carrying a baguette whether it is to take home or an on-the-go snack. The basic rule is don’t eat in the tourist areas, follow the locals, and save the appetite for something that can be savored. Note: […]
Favorite Instagram moments of 2016
Last year was an incredible year of travel for me. Though there were only few major, distant country trips there were a quite a few long weekends and short business trips. Like most people, I tend to collect memories on Instagram. Looking back through them it was hard to pick top 10 but here they are, from January […]
A weekend in the Finger Lakes
Canada and the US share a thin border, within a few short hours you can get from one city center to another and I’m not just talking about Buffalo. Another hour on the road and you’ll hit Rochester, a place where architecture spans from colonial mansions to post-industrial factories turned whiskey bars, breweries and art […]
One eventful day in Hammondsport, New York
One of the notable stops in the Finger Lakes is Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars. Dr. Frank arrived to the States from Ukraine in 1951 with a doctorate in viticulture – the science, production, and study of grapes – I found this bit particularly interesting. Over the years Frank invested his life into understanding grape […]
Corning, New York: Art, rich history, and intricate details
Some of you might know Corning as the company that make glass, which is true, but aside from the glass history Corning NY is a home to a vivid art community, variety of museums, healthy food scene, and off course, a few breweries and vineyards. For over a 150 years the wineries of Corning and Southern […]