In Mont-Orford, Quebec, my eyes were amazed but my stomach was queasy. This is what it was like riding a chair lift for the very first time!  When I travel, I like to explore twists and turns: A windy road, a crooked bookstore, the cozy nooks in tiny coffee shops. What I don't like, and generally avoid at all costs, are ups and downs. I avoid mountains, caves, ledges, edges, ladders, crevices, tunnels, and trenches. I am not a gal designed for adventure and I'm rather proud of the fact that I've proved that you can travel around the world without the need to parachute, paraglide, or procure a pair of trekking poles.
But every now and then, there's a chink in my armour. I ignore decades of ironclad evidence that I don't have daring bone in my body and I do something rash, something utterly beyond my bravery. And that, precisely, is what I found myself doing at the Mont-Orford Ski Resort in Quebec's Eastern Townships. This is what happens when an anti-adventurist rides the world's tallest*, steepest*, most terrifying chair lift. If you want an honest, unsponsored review of TravelPro's Platinum Elite 20" Expandable Business Plus Carry-On Spinner suitcase, this is the place for you.
Some people pick their suitcase based on size, weight, or colour. But when I picked up the TravelPro's Platinum Elite 20" Expandable Business Plus Carry-On Spinner, I had coziness on my mind. Let me explain...
My need for a cozy suitcase came roaring to life while waiting in line at Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport. As I patiently queued, I noticed a well dressed man carrying a duffel bag. It looked like a regular bag but on closer inspection, it had the ring of something expensive, well made, and well loved. The man wore a luxurious peacoat and carried a conventional briefcase, so why was he shunning the conventional black roller bag in favour of something so unstructured? Was it a tiny signal of rebellion, forgoing practicality for sentimentality? Was the bag a relic from a past career? Whatever the case, it was clearly HIS bag. I wanted that. Not necessarily the duffel itself, but to have a bag that was so clearly my own. That seed for cozy luggage had been planted more than two decades earlier when I read that my idol, Evelyn Hannon of Journeywoman, traveled with an orange suitcase. Orange! Who, exactly, chooses orange luggage? Was it one heck of a deal, so good that she was willing to overlook the unconventional colour? Did she seek it out on purpose, knowing that it would never blend in on the luggage carousel and would make her easy to spot in a crowd? What mattered, ultimately, was that it was HERS. She and her bag were a team. And I wanted that. I have been on the quest for find MY bag, that mythical combination of beautifully aged leather duffel and garish orange wheelie bag, for years. I've been travelling with TravelPro's Platinum Elite 20" Expandable Business Plus Carry-On Spinner, a suitcase I purchased specifically because I thought it would be MY bag, since 2020. I think it's fair to say that I've put it thought its paces! Does it measure up to my lofty standards? Here's what I think after several years and several dozen trips. Step into a world of glowing pumpkins, intricate artistry, and community spirit at Upper Canada Village’s enchanting PumpkInferno.  Where can you go to hang out with Vincent van Gogh, Freddie Mercury, a giant octopus, and a few dinosaurs? If you’re me and it’s October, you head to Upper Canada Village, a heritage park in Morrisburg, eastern Ontario. Each autumn, this genteel farmland setting is transformed into an incredible pumpkin-focused experience, the decorative gourds transforming the landscape into every possible tableau, from classic art, rock and roll bands, undersea adventures, and, well, dinos. If you’re looking for an autumn experience that combines creativity, community spirit, and a touch of whimsy, you need to head to Upper Canada Village’s Pumpkinferno. My October wouldn’t be complete without it.
Here's how we incorporate slow travel during our fast around the world trip.  By now, you know that we've cashed in every frequent flyer point we've ever earned - 80,000 each - to fly around the world. In economy! That's 9 flights, 9 countries, in just 3.5 weeks. Recently, someone remarked that I should make sure to take the time to enjoy it. Of course I will! Quick, compact trips don't have to feel rushed. I believe you can experience some "slow travel" on a fast schedule.
Perfectly located near Plattsburgh and Montreal, Chazy Orchards invites you to indulge in the best of fall. Savor the flavours of autumn with fresh apples, delicious cider, and mouthwatering treats at this historic orchard.
Looking for a sweet spot to visit this autumn, one filled with cinnamon, cider, and cozy vibes? You have to visit to Chazy Orchards in Chazy, New York. Located just minutes from the city of Plattsburgh and a short drive from Montreal, this is more than just a tasty culinary destination. Chazy Orchards is part of American food history, the world's largest McIntosh apple orchard, and an amazing dog-friendly site that is Clover-approved. Just look how cute she is sniffing the apples!
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