I grew up in Canada where, as a kid, Halloween was a very big deal. As soon as the school supplies were cleared out, Halloween items were quickly appearing on the shelves. The entire month of October was abuzz…
French Markets- What’s Not to Love?
When I lived in Paris, the market culture became part of my life without me even noticing. I walked everywhere I went, or took the Metro, so I ended up running into markets on a regular basis. Streets and sidewalks…
Small Town Livin’
Have you ever noticed that anyone that has grown up in a small town can’t wait to get out of there as soon as they’re old enough. This usually happens when it’s time to go to school, or get a…
Free Food in Spain…Or Maybe Not
Andalucia, Spain is not somewhere that you hear much about as a North American traveler. You hear of Barcelona. You hear of Mardrid. But you don’t hear much about the beautiful, hidden gem, Andalucia. This region of Southern Spain, with…
Thank You India
India is big time. That’s when you know you’re a real traveler. That’s where you earn your traveler’s badge of honour, right? I never really saw it that way when I booked my ticket though. I’d already traveled quite a…
Less is More in Cadiz, Spain
I love the beach. The bigger, the better when it comes to the patch of sand I’m going to spread my beach towel on. That’s how we found ourselves in Cadiz. While on a trip to Andalucia, my husband consulted…
6 Essential Tips for an Over-Packing Mom
I’m over at Parentdish Canada writing about how you can maximize your suitcase space and stop being an over-packer. Have you ever had to pay for overweight luggage? Do you find yourself needing to sit on your suitcase just to…
“EARTHQUAKE!!!” And Other Things My Husband Shouts In The Night
When my husband and I first moved in together we lived in a condo downtown. One Friday night, in the middle of winter the building’s fire alarm went off in the middle of the night. I rolled over, put a…
Why You Need To Take a Babymoon
“Make sure you take a babymoon” is what I kept hearing while I was pregnant. What the heck was a babymoon? I had to google it. According to the internet, it’s a vacation taken by a couple soon before their…
Jet Lag: The Torture Chamber
It looks like a scene from an after school special. A Mom passed out on the bed, unable to get up, while the poor confused toddler is poking at her, pulling her arm, pleading with her to get up. Only…