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A weekend in Philadelphia
For reasons unknown to me, I’ve always wanted to visit Pennsylvania; it had been on my travel to-do list since moving to America so many years ago. Yet it wasn’t until last summer that I was finally able to visit and, when I did, I unexpectedly fell madly in-love with its rich history, architecture and [...]
Luggage I couldn’t travel without
When I first began my travels at 18, I did so with two very old, huge suitcases that were literally falling apart and had an old, small leather handle. Being in the petite side, trying to navigate turnstiles at the tube, running to catch trains, and checking in at the airport with such big, unmanageable [...]
Local Favourites in Santa Monica
I first came out to Los Angeles in 2005 when a studio wanted to hire me for work (I had been working in the film industry in Seattle and Vancouver). I was put up in a big, chain hotel downtown the night before my meeting and thought every nasty L.A. cliche there was and wondered [...]
A Quick Personal European Video Tour
Travel should be fun, it should be personal, it should be something you can write home about. After 17 years of travelling around the world, I sometimes forget this. Which is why during a trip home to Europe last year, I had to remind myself.
Armed with my camera and FlipCam, I attempted to do some [...]
Carmel by the Sea: Local Quirks
In December 2007 I took on a six-month vacation rental in the charming town, Carmel by the Sea California. Although it began in the early 1900’s as an escape for San Francisco artist is sees more tourists visiting high-priced galleries instead. But there’s a reason why this small sea-side town keeps people coming – it’s [...]
Successful Road Tripping
Despite the increase of gas prices, road trips continue to be popular. They have a certain kind of romance to them which is perhaps why important details and realistic plans are often overlooked; making the trip go from dreamy to nightmare in only two days on the road. How many people do you know, after [...]
Favourite Hotels 2007
With so much talk about travel this week I thought I’d share my favourite places that I’ve stayed. Some of my favourite chains include the Kimpton Hotels and Four Seasons (both of which are very dog friendly and have great loyalty programs). And I’m also liking Westin’s – anything with a Heavenly Bed has my [...]
Denmark in Photos
I’ve always been a believer that the best gift is the gift of travel. With my birthday on the 17th of February and my mothers on the 15th, I decided that the best gift to us both would be to take us home to Denmark.
For one week we travelled around the country by car and [...]
Living Souviners
I’m a huge believer in not buying trinket souvenirs for a couple of reasons; first, they hardly ever support the local economy and second, you hardly ever use them (when was the last time you used that plastic playing card set turned keychain?). But I do believe in bringing things home from your travels; living [...]
Get a room? Get the hotel!
Tax Day will soon be behind us – whew! – and it won’t be long before hard-working wage earners across the country begin receiving their much-anticipated tax refunds. According to the Travel Industry Association of America, nearly one-in-five (19%) of U.S. adults who are getting a federal, state or local refund this year plan [...]
Girls Guide to City Life Launches
Do you know the best cafe for the perfect mousse in Paris? Vancouver’s best spa? Where to snag the best couture clothing on the cheap in New York? London’s most luxurious hotel? How to sail the South Pacific on a dime? Where to get fancy in Los Angeles or get outdoors in Seattle? Sydney’s harbourside [...]
Summer Boating in Vancouver
The locals’ intimate connection with the sea likely began when Squamish and Musqueam peoples first dipped their paddles into Burrard Inlet’s rich waters. Yet visitors to Vancouver’s harbour tend to distance themselves from the ocean, although boating is sometimes easier (and more scenic) than driving crowded streets.
The easiest, quickest and most inexpensive way to cruise [...]
Tea Time in Victoria British Columbia
In the late 1700’s Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford and one of Queen Victoria’s ladies-in-waiting, experienced a sinking feeling in the late afternoon. Inviting friends to join her for a fortifying additional afternoon meal (small cakes, bread-and-butter sandwiches, assorted sweets and, of course, tea) she unknowingly created the tradition of Afternoon Tea.
When the British [...]
Staying in Sausalito, California
Just minutes over the Golden Gate Bridge the hidden hotspot Sausalito awaits. Incorporated in 1893 by Spanish Explorers, the town covers a mere two and one half miles but keeps travellers engaged with its historic harbour, unique shops and numerous galleries.
Although satisfying as a day trip from San Francisco, to really enjoy Sausalito and its [...]
The Unexpected Spa Day
Like any good traveller, I always have an idea of what I want to do and see before I leave for a place; the restaurants that sound fabulous, the off the path sites, the great hotels to stay in. But also like any good traveller, I leave my itinerary and mind open to doing new [...]
Hotel Shopping
During numerous hotel says I’ve often wished that I could bring the hotel room home with me. Apparently, I’m not the only one.
Hotels like The Ritz Carlton in Singapore and The Bellagio in Las Vegas are no longer just selling souvenirs; they’re selling rooms. From mattresses to duvets, and toiletries to tissue holders, travelers are [...]
Creativity Explored, San Francisco
Grabbing my hand, she said, “Come on, to the back. That’s where the magic happens.” Andrea Scher, a San Francisco artist and jewellery designer, led me to the back warehouse at Creativity Explored, a hidden jewel located in San Francisco’s Mission district.
Although I’d come to San Francisco fresh from art history class hoping to show [...]