Travel Destination Bucket List
Weekend Getaways
A weekend in Rochester, NY
I recently travelled to up state New York to run the Rochester edition of the color run. It is becoming an annual thing for me – plan a weekend around a color run and see where it will take me. To be honest, before I set out, I knew nothing about Rochester other than it … Continue reading
Rochester NY Bucket List – there is something for everyone!
Rochester really has something for everyone – with a historical background to museums of play for the kids. A reporter from USA today named this upstate New York city a “serendipitous and surprising getaway!” Rochester is set on the Erie Canal affording beautiful walks, bikes or roller blading opportunities for those who want to get … Continue reading
Stepping into Old World Charm at the Nottoway Plantation
Old World Charm and Southern Hospitality at the Nottoway Plantation, Louisiana Getting to Nottoway Plantation from New Orleans meant I had to do the one thing I generally avoid when traveling – I had to rent a car! I left my planning to the last minute which meant I actually had to take a taxi … Continue reading
The Night I Slept In An Ice Hotel
The night I slept in an ice hotel – it was a night to remember! Some think I was nuts, but I have wanted to sleep in an ice hotel since the day I first heard of it. Imagine, a hotel completely made of snow and ice, that melts away every spring and has to … Continue reading
Montreal’s InterContinental Hotel: Hotel Review
InterContinental Montreal Hotel: Hotel Review Located exactly where you need to be, the InterContinental Montreal hotel exudes grace and comfort, elegantly seducing you with tranquil decor and hints of Provence, but it is the local flair that really makes you feel welcome from the moment you step on the escalator to the main lobby on … Continue reading
Montreal Bucket List – unique winter experiences you have to try
Montreal Bucket List: 7 ultimate winter experiences you have to try! Don’t like winter? Thoughts of snow and ice make you want to run for the sun? It’s time for a paradigm shift and Montreal’s winter festivities is just what you need to change all that! Embrace it! Experience it! Love it! Welcome to winter. … Continue reading
FriFotos: Urban Garden along the High Line in New York City
New York City’s High Line: urban garden and sculptures in pictures Elevated above the streets of Manhattan’s West Side, founded in 1999, the High Line has become the pride and joy of NYC. It is an urban delight raised above the city streets. Originally built in the 1930s as part of the West Side Improvement … Continue reading
Dog Sledding – the exhilaration of a day with the dogs
Dog Sledding in Otter Lake, Quebec – the exhilaration of a day with the dogs Imagine getting out of your car to the excited sounds of sled dogs howling with anticipation, their excitement beyond palpable! Your heart skips a beat and your breath speeds up as you know what is to come! Welcome to Escapade-Eskimo … Continue reading
5 Romantic Fall Getaways in Canada: Guest Post
5 Romantic Fall Getaways in Canada The turning of the seasons is always an excuse to embrace your sense of adventure and spend some time away. When summer fades into fall and the days begin to get shorter, there’s no better time to take a romantic weekend getaway and explore some of Canada’s magnificent natural … Continue reading
Road Trip: Weekend in Boston
4 States, 2 Provinces, 2 Countries = one fantastic road trip! Destination: Boston. So much to Boston – where to start? I had spent a night in Bean-town a few years ago on a business trip and knew I wanted to come back. So vibrant, so clean and the food – downright amazing! When I … Continue reading
