Ahhh…a girlfriend getaway. One of my favourite ways to travel! We all love our partners and kids even more after we’ve had a few days to recharge — and commiserating with girlfriends with fabulous cocktails in-hand after a day filled with self-care fun and urban exploration is the perfect way to do it. A weekend…
A fun Vermont winter itinerary for families
Flashback: it was March 13, 2020, and we were on our way to experience another beautiful Vermont winter ski trip, road-tripping in a Toyota Sienna despite the world closing down bit by bit. A mere hour from the U.S. border, all non-essential travel came to a halt. We pulled over, talked about the potential consequences…
Monos Luggage: my unpaid review
(I updated this Monos Luggage post on April 2, 2025, and have since published a companion piece dedicated to Monos accessories, too.) I’ve had a lot of luggage over the years from a lot of different brands, and only two have really stood the test of time. With the “fancy” set we bought for our…
How to upgrade on Air Canada (for free!)
There are a few ways to get an upgrade on Air Canada flights, but it usually means being a frequent flyer or simply paying out-of-pocket for a Business Class ticket. But, as a fellow commoner, I’m here to tell you that you can also pay a relatively small sum out-of-pocket or, better still, use your…
Things to do Mt Tremblant
(I updated this Things to do Mt Tremblant post on Feb. 15, 2024.) So you typed “Things to do in Mt Tremblant” into the ole Google machine and landed here. Bonjour ! After eight years’ worth of visits across every season, I’m thrilled to offer you what might just be the most informative, comprehensive collection of Mont-Tremblant…
The best (assisted) manual espresso machine
So you wanna be your own in-house barista. I get it. Little by little, we’ve evolved from classic drip-machine folks to pour-over coffee fanatics, but when Breville introduced its new Barista Express Impress, we got onboard — quite enthusiastically. Is it the best assisted manual espresso machine out there? For its price point and manual…
Haliburton cottage rental: MÖKKI STAY
I featured this gorgeous, five-bedroom Haliburton cottage rental in my road trip with dogs series, and if you’re looking to round out your visit to the Haliburton Highlands with your fur baby, or even just get some local grocery store and restaurant recos, be sure to check out that post when you’re done here. For…
All-inclusive family resorts: best resorts for kids
There’s nothing like a tropical family vacation to escape winter and spend some much-needed, device-free time reconnecting with your kids. And having done our fair share of travel at some of the best resorts for kids in North America and the Caribbean, both piecing together our own holidays — booking flights, accommodations and managing activities…
Take a road trip with dogs: dog-friendly destinations
(This road trip with dogs post was updated on July 12, 2023.) As proud new pet parents ourselves, we finally get it: you need ideas for dog-friendly destinations. As you plan your own road trip with dogs, bookmark this post and revisit it from time to time as we add more content. Every time we…
7-day Ireland itinerary
So you’ve got one week in Ireland and you want to make the most of it. Have I got the 7-day Ireland itinerary for you! There are so many things to do in Ireland that — even moving at break-neck speed — you won’t manage to cover it all in just a week. In fact,…