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Travel Gear Review: GoToob

28/6/2015

 

Do GoToobs deserve a spot in your toiletry bag? Read our honest review of GoToob products by humangear, find out about what GoToob sizes are available, and learn about the travel pros and cons I've noticed over the years.  

​Updated in 2021!

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GoToob travel review: Different sized squeeze bottlesPicture
GoToob travel review: These are just some of the sizes I have.
Cute travel gear? Yep, I find it just about irresistible - and I have an entire dresser drawer filled with my impulse purchases over the years. I'd rather a new suitcase than new shoes and I'd always pick shopping for packing cubes over clothing! That dresser drawer tells the tale of a hundred trips and a million ideas. Yet only half a dozen or so products make my list of essential gear.

Things that seemed like a great idea in the airport never live up to their claims and the hyped up products in the travel supply catalog are rarely worth their weight and suitcase space. And I find that the more I travel, the pickier I get. I've been traveling with GoToob refillable toiletry containers now for nearly a year and I'm still finalizing my opinion on them. Are they essential gear or just pretty impostors? Here's what I've discovered after a few thousand miles.

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Grow It, Raise It, Make It, Bake It: How This London, Ontario, Farmers' Market Goes Local

25/6/2015

 

"This market feels like home" Learn what makes this London, Ontario, farmers' market so special.

London Ontario farmers market: Shannon and Shawn of Booch Organic Kombucha London Covent Market Ontario
Shannon and Shawn of Booch Organic Kombucha at the London, Ontario, farmers' market.
Booch Organic Kombucha London Ontario farmers market
The owners of Booch Organic Kombucha don't look like your typical farmers' market vendors. They haven't been tending a farm for decades, nor were they up at dawn to pick bushels of tomatoes. But, like their fellow vendors at the London (Ontario) Covent Garden Farmers' Market, Shannon and Shawn are highly passionate about their product.

In their case, that product is kombucha. Kombucha, for those who don't know (and that included me until recently), is a lightly effervescent, fermented tea beverage that uses bacteria and yeast in the fermenting process. And at Booch, organic produce is employed to create incredible flavor combinations. 

Their homemade kombucha is just one of the many diverse products that are part of the market's "grow it, raise it, make it, bake it" philosophy. And while Shannon and Shawn have only been in business for a few months, they're the embodiment of all that's fantastic about this market: they are committed, ambitious, welcoming, and hold themselves to a high standard. 

While kombucha was admittedly one of the more unusual items we found at the Covent Garden Farmers' Market, we were still eager taste testers - just as we had been at so many other booths! Here are some more of the people and products that inspired us.


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The Best Lobster Tours Maine Has to Offer: Indulging Your Lobster Love

13/6/2015

 

From live Maine lobster to the ultimate indulgence - a lobster roll crawl - coastal Maine is an incredible foodie destination. 

My time in Maine was facilitated in part by a press trip. All research, writing, and opinions remain my own.

Toasted Maine lobster roll bun at the Lobster Shack, Maine
Who says you can't eat like a prince and pay like a pauper - even in Maine, where lobster is king? The locals' favourite, the traditional New England lobster roll, is royally delicious - and immensely affordable. Live Maine lobster market prices are fair but lobster rolls are even more economical. For less than $20 (and sometimes as low as $10) you can enjoy a generous sandwich and tasty sides, all for a fraction of the cost of a boiled lobster dinner. 

But while everyone in Maine loves lobster rolls, there's little consensus on what makes a great one. Everyone has a strong opinion about the bread, the sauce, and the flavors. I had to learn more for myself and so I set out on the inaugural "Lobster Roll Crawl" organized by the Cliff House Resort, one of my favourite places to stay in Maine.

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Couchsurfing And The Value Traveler

6/6/2015

 

You save money and meet locals - but is couchsurfing right for everyone? Guest author and world traveler Claudia weighs in.

Couchsurfing for the first time Claudia in Brazil with women in costume
Internationally acclaimed as a must for travelers on a tight budget and as great way to get an insider's perspective of the country visited, I decided to give couchsurfing a try for the first time when I left for my big trip across Latin America.

I heard some great stories, and was ready to find out what it was all about. I was ready for some bad experiences too, and those were not missed. Indeed, I have had my share of good and bad experiences, where the bad was so bad that I have even wondered if couchsurfing was for me at all!

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What I'm Loving in June

3/6/2015

 

Here's what's making June a happy month for me.

Bloggers take photos of a mural

The Blogcation Retreat was a smash success!


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The Perfect Prince Edward Island Roadtrip Plan

2/6/2015

 

PEI is the "gentle island" - but it's anything but sleepy! Read about our top recommendations anyone taking a Prince Edward Island roadtrip. 

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Prince Edward Island roadtrip: View of a black and white lighthouse by the sea
Need motivation for a Prince Edward Island roadtrip? Just look at this view!
One of the first trips I ever took was as a little girl was a family Prince Edward Island  roadtrip- and I've loved the island ever since. It's compact enough that you can explore it thoroughly in a short amount of time yet large enough that it can keep you intrigued and entertained for a long time.

I take every opportunity I can to go back to visit and I think it's the perfect place to spend a week - or even just a spare afternoon. And best of all? It's incredibly affordable. You'll find fantastic value throughout the island, especially when you do some of my favourite things.

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