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Why We Love Layovers So Much

24/9/2015

 

Layovers are so much more than just crossing another city off your list...

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Early morning in Amsterdam? Yes please!
Seeing two cities for the price of one? That's the beauty of a flight layover and it's a key strategy in how we see the world for less. In a recent post, we shared our best logistical tips and tricks for making the most of your layover time - and hopefully inspired some of you to embrace a layover on your next trip.  But the 'two in one' concept is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to why we're in love with layovers. If you're still a bit hesitant about embracing them,  if you're still not sure that it's worth the planning and preparation, I hope we can convince you otherwise!

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Camping at Pittock Conservation Area in Woodstock, Ontario

21/9/2015

 

Updated in 2021!

​Camping in the rain is not for the faint of heart but that didn't stop us! We went camping at Pittock Conservation Area in Woodstock, Ontario and we were ready for whatever Mother Nature sent us!

Our experience at Pittock Conservation Area was enjoyed in conjunction with a press trip. Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means we may get paid a small commission if you make a purchase.

Check out the crazy downpour of rain! We filmed this from our tent at Sandbanks Provincial Park, one of several wet and windy camping experiences we had this summer. And yet we keep coming back for more! So why, exactly, would anyone chose to go camping in the rain? Have you ever read Garth Stein's book "The Art of Racing In The Rain"? It's a terrific read for anyone who loves travel and dogs and it always reminds me that there's a bit of an art to doing just about anything in the rain - even camping! Here are some important lessons I learned about doing it with good grace while camping at Pittock Conservation Area near Woodstock, Ontario. 

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Farewell to Kitty, a Fine Parisian Feline. 

17/9/2015

 

In a bookstore with a humongous reputation, there once lived a small cat...

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Photo courtesy: thecreativecat.net
Have you ever had a wonderful travel memory that started off on the wrong foot, literally? In the summer of 2003, I spent an extended weekend in Paris. Eager to prove my sophistication, I made my first (and, subsequently, my last) foray into the world of travelling with high heels. After all, what are $39.99 sales racks at Sears for if not for strutting across the city of love?

But camel coloured pleather kitten heels and Parisian heat waves don’t mix. By the time I arrived at my destination, the legendary Shakespeare and Company bookstore, I was a hot mess of sweat, dust, and half a dozen pulsating blisters, the smallest measuring in at an inch in diameter. My plans for a quick visit were quickly revised to spend as much time as possible perched among the cooling books.  Little did I suspect a cat would cross my path and leave paw prints on my heart.


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Feeling Lazy and Lopsided: Cozy Things To Do In Lake Placid

10/9/2015

 

Sometimes in travel it all goes a bit sideways... When I was feeling a bit blah, I still found quiet, cozy things to do in Lake Placid

Things to do in Lake Placid.
Sometimes life comes at you sideways but that didn't stop me from finding things to do in Lake Placid.
If you've ever woke up feeling like you have a horrible hangover, yet you had nothing to drink the night before, then you know exactly how I felt on day two of my trip to the Adirondacks. There was the headache (without the fun of any red wine the previous day), there was the sore stomach (was this the universe getting back at me for eating both pasta carbonara AND tiramisu?) and then there was the unmistakable shake and sweat of a low grade fever. I was SICK. Sick in the land of outdoor adventure and Olympic legacies and super healthy people. SICK.  

There was no way I could join in the fun as my friends toured wineries and set out on epic hikes. Time for a change in plans! Fortunately by the time I arrived in Lake Placid, I was feeling a tiny bit better and was able to make  the best of a queasy situation. Here's how I spent my lazy visit finding things to do in Lake Placid that were lowkey.

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What I'm Loving In September 

9/9/2015

 

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

A final summer camping trip

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Our first camping trip of the season left a bit to be desired, weather wise. The first day was ridiculously humid with an unprecedented level of insects. Day two saw an epic rain storm which led us to temporarily abandon the campground for several hours. We knew we needed a camping re-do so we could embrace the final days of summer. I'm so glad we had a last minute Labour Day weekend camping trip to Voyageur Provincial Park (Ontario) with friends. We had PERFECT summer weather - and it was nearly mosquito free! It makes me feel a bit better about the approaching autumn, knowing we had one last perfect summer experience. 


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Romance and Real Budgets in Old Quebec City

3/9/2015

 

Planning a romantic escape to Quebec City? Here's how to show your wallet a little love.

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What are the most romantic three words in the English language? “I love you”? “Please marry me?” How about “All expenses paid!”? I know that's what would set my heart aflutter! It’s an unfortunate prosaic truth that most of us mere mortals and, not being blessed with unlimited travel funds, we have to temper our heartfelt voyages with realistic budgets. But in at least of the world’s most romantic destinations, Old Quebec City, your love affair - and your love affair with travel - doesn’t have to break the bank. 

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