Tag: travel

The Contrasting World of Caution and Confidence for Canadian LGBTQ+ Travellers

In a very unsure time for LGBTQIA+ people across the world, we have to do a little extra research when travelling, and that includes finding places that we deem safe to travel to when going on vacation, and while most…

Review – The Intercontinental Madrid

Recently I had the pleasure of travelling throughout the north of Spain.  I found myself enraptured by the smaller cities filled with history, and the rolling hills of Verdejo wine country.  However, when my journey came to an end, I…

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Work and Travel: How to Have a Successful Career Abroad

In today’s interconnected world, the concept of a successful career has expanded beyond the boundaries of one’s home country. With the rise of globalization and increased mobility, more and more individuals are seeking opportunities to work and thrive in foreign…

15 Things To Do In Lisbon

Last month I had the pleasure of visiting Portugal and had a truly wonderful vacation. The weather, food, sights, stays, experiences and people made it a trip to remember. Since I had such a fantastic visit, I wanted to share…

Eureka: A California Wine Discovery

The California wine industry literally put down its roots in 1769 when Padre Junipero Serra began his chain of missions in San Diego by planting grape seeds and vines. Eventually, it stretched to Sonoma, more than 600 miles to the…

What to do and see in Porto

Last month I had the pleasure of visiting Portugal and had a truly wonderful vacation. The weather, food, sights, stays, experiences and people made it a trip to remember. Since I had such a fantastic visit, I wanted to share…

Earth Day biophilic stays with IHG

Happy Earth Day. On a day like today, we are supposed to reflect on what we can do to leave less of an individual footprint, how we can reduce our waste, make better choices in our day to day, and…

Verdejo Voyage – Visiting the Rueda Wine Region of Spain

While travel was discouraged over the past few years, I contented myself with travelling through television, film, food and of course, wine.  One of the places I “visited” through my glass of vino was the Rueda appellation region of Spain. …

Bucket List Destinations You Need To Plan For 2023

We have one planet we live on, and among the seven continents and some 200 countries, we have many beautiful places to visit. There are so many places to see that it’s hard to fit every one of the almost…

Sip Wine Like The Romans Do With Casale del Giglio

When in Rome, drink wine as the Romans do. And hey, if you are not in Rome, you should fill your glass with the wines Romans drink. Casale del Giglio is a winery that has become synonymous with the modern-day…