Julian Alps and Vineyards: A Solo Roadtrip through Slovenia
It’s been almost five months since I returned from what unexpectedly became a solo trip. I’ll spare you all the details behind the itinerary change, but let’s just say my plan pivoted within 12 hours before departure. Alas, Slovenia surprised me in the best ways and I live to tell the tale about the incredible landscapes and the most underrated wine region!
A running list of everything I love in Vancouver, BC (in other words, a city guide)
Another city guide from me to you! My credentials are living in Vancouver for two years during the pandemic (at first reluctantly, then finding it difficult to leave), having met some “locals”, and doing a fair amount of research, trial, and error on my own. This guide includes my favorite cafes, restaurants, breweries, wine bars, cocktail bars, food courts, and thrift stores!
Your New Favorite Guide to Mexico City
Where to eat, drink, shop, caffeinate, and see art in Mexico City gathered after four visits, each of which had me questioning, “should I move here?”
Kicking off the new year in subzero Calgary, Alberta
Went with zero expectations, left impressed with great restaurants. With that bar scene, there’s SO much potential for YYC in the summer.
Ten Things You Should Know Before Visiting Las Grutas Tolantongo
You’ve probably seen a Tiktok or Instagram Reel of a wall of swimming pools sitting on a cliffside with something like, “Places to check out in Mexico other than Tulum or Cancun!” as the caption. Earlier this year in February, I had bookmarked that exact Tiktok and completely forgot about it after. Little did I know that I would have the chance to see these pools in person just a few months later in November!
The age of uninnocence at Blue Hill Farm
I’ve never jumped to write about a trip so quickly since I started this blog. The past two days were everything, and nothing was the same ever again. Blue Hill Farm at Stone Barn is just better than me in every way. This was, in Carrie Bradshaw’s words, the age of uninnocence.
Big Easy Weekend in New Orleans
I traveled to New Orleans for the first time back in 2018. It was my first big girl trip, funded entirely by myself, setting up my first Out of Office notice as corporate fresh meat. My friend and I planned on attending Buku, a 2-day music and arts festival, and otherwise indulging in Cajun food and beignets over an extended weekend.
Summer's end in Marseille and Southern Rhone Valley
Almost eight years ago, Sabine and I lived with the same host family when we were just wee babies studying abroad in Strasbourg and it just felt right to commemorate our friendship in the country where it all began. Neither of us is exactly sure why we chose Marseille, but hey if there’s an Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown episode about it, I’m in.
One Summer Afternoon On Salt Spring Island
What better way to start the summer off than an island road trip?