There’s an important movement happening in Canada, where indigenous teachings are not only being preserved, but also passed down to younger generations. We took a trip to a place near Saskatoon that does just that, and more. The Cree are one of the largest First Nations groups in Canada. There are more than 350,000 Cree…
If you’ve ever walked through Montreal’s Plateau on a humid July evening, where the air smells of espresso, street art is on display on every brick façade, and the rules of the world seem to melt into a local pub’s patio, you already know the soul of Cologne. I’ve travelled here 3 or 4 times,…
“Bled is famous for two things. The lake and the cake.” As Chris’ friend Mindi so cleverly pointed out. There’s a whole lot of Slovenian cuisine that’s worth your while trying, but Bled’s cream cake is one thing that you’ll regret not tasting while you’re here. So here’s some backstory into how blejska kremšnita (pronounced…
Plitvice Lakes National Park (Plitvička Jezera) is the kind of place that looks fake in photos and even more magical in person. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site that features 16 stunning lakes connected by a series of waterfalls and cascades. While Brijuni was Tito’s island paradise, Plitvice is the heart of Croatia’s natural beauty. …
We never realize how much we need our parks and trail systems until the pandemic hits. Gordana and I were in our little downtown Toronto condo, which had become a prison, with glass windows that looked out onto the empty streets. Every morning, we woke up and walked 6-8 kilometres, either discovering new side streets…
Ok, let’s get this out of the way right from the start: Bran Castle is not actually Dracula’s castle. In fact, Bram Stoker never even visited Romania. Shocking, I know, right? But that hasn’t stopped thousands of people (including Gordana and I) from making the trip to Transylvania every day, hoping to find vampires hiding…
If you’re looking for a stunning road trip option, the Quebec Maritime region is truly a traveller’s dream. The drive along Route 132 is so breathtakingly beautiful that it makes you want to cry! But there is more to discover in this stunning corner of the province. From the dramatic coastlines and salty air to…
Ready to explore a slice of Quebec that’s as charming as it is unique? If so, you’re in luck. Welcome to Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, a place where the landscape is stunning and the local cuisine is unapologetically centered around one delicious little fruit: the blueberry. In fact, the area’s connection to the blueberry is so strong that…
I have a confession to make. As a Torontonian who loves my province, the province of Ontario, I’ve been secretly having an affair with Quebec—please don’t tell Ontario. From the historically beautiful Quebec City and Trois-Rivières, to the vibrant energy of Montreal and Laval, and the stunning nature of the Mauricie Region, Lanaudière, Mont-Tremblant, and…
If you drive an hour and a half east of Toronto, past the charming 19th-century storefronts of Port Hope, you will find something that makes absolutely no sense—and that is exactly why you need to see it. Standing guard just off Highway 28 is a 26-foot-tall Optimus Prime. No, he isn’t a movie prop; he…
When you hear “Calgary Stampede,” you probably start thinking of white cowboy hats, chuckwagon races, rodeos and ten days of non-stop celebration. And, well you’d be right! But what if I told you there is a cultural history that often goes unnoticed by the average tourist looking to have a good time? In Episode 07 of…
Have you ever been dog sledding? Oh my gosh, what a rush! Picture yourself standing on the runners, leaning into tight turns with the musher as the cold wind hits your face. Suddenly, you are banking left to dodge a tree trunk on a narrow trail, ducking under branches or feeling your stomach in your…