Travel

Kingston threw me for a complete loop – in the most amazing way possible. Despite being born about an hour down the road in neighbouring Brockville, I’d never spent any actual time in Kingston. I assumed it was a small, university town. But boy, was I ever wrong! Filled with lots of locally-owned restaurants emphasizing fresh, local ingredients, beautiful architecture, arts, culture, and a tonne of fun activities to keep even the most avid traveler occupied, Kingston is a small town that packs a big punch! I visited earlier this month with my good friend, Solmaz. A quick 2.5-hr. car…

Mandalay was our second stop in Myanmar, after Yangon. If you read my Yangon Travel Guide, then you’d know that it took a little while for me to warm up to Myanmar, after having a rough couple of days in Yangon. Mandalay was really the turning point. It was here that I began to see authentic Burmese culture and hospitality – the way of life that I had imagined and hoped to see in Myanmar. While still considered a big city, we began to get a glimpse of rural life in Myanmar in and around Mandalay, especially en route to…

Yangon is a lot to take in. Our first stop in Myanmar after coming from Vietnam, and I’ve gotta be honest, it was not my favourite. When you arrive, you’re immediately hit with all the sights and smells – dirty, crowded streets, run-down buildings, food stalls I wouldn’t dare eat at, and the intense smell of jasmine permeating pretty much everywhere you go. But perhaps the most jarring thing about Yangon is the poverty. There seemed to be this overall sense of sadness in the eyes of many, and the begging was a bit too much for me to handle….

Welcome to Hoi An, a quaint coastal city on the Thu Bon River. It has an Ancient Town that will enchant you. Take a step back in time and get lost amongst the old yellow walls and narrow streets. Every view will prove to be more photogenic than the last! Hoi An was our second stop on a 2-week adventure in Vietnam and Myanmar, just after Ho Chi Minh City (check out my Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide here). A bit of a sleepy town by day, Hoi An was a nice change of pace from Ho Chi Minh…

“Vietnam. It grabs you and doesn’t let you go. Once you love it, you love it forever.” – Anthony Bourdain The late Anthony Bourdain called Vietnam “one of his favourite places on earth”. He really was onto something, because I’ve never seen anything like it in all my travels! To think, I would have overlooked this beautiful country when planning our 2-week long trip to Asia, had it not been for my husband. I’m so glad that I listened. Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC, for short) was our first stop in Vietnam. Located in southern Vietnam, HCMC is a vibrant…

My husband and I have been together for 7 years. In that time, we’ve traveled to roughly 20 countries and more than 40 cities together. Yet, we are still learning how to travel better together. From some of my Instagram posts, we may give off major ‘travel couple’ vibes. But the photos really only tell one part of the story. Don’t get me wrong, we are very much in love and my husband is absolutely supportive of me being a full-time content creator. I’m grateful for all of the time that he invests in my business because, without him, I…

It’s the second most populous Canadian city, and one of my favourites: Montréal. I’ve visited countless times, and it will forever have a special place in my heart. My parents moved to Montréal and got married there, when they first immigrated to Canada from the Caribbean. It’s also one of the best cities in the world for food, since its culinary scene is reflective of its rich history and diverse population. My most recent visit was with my good friend, Solmaz, for MTLàTable – Montréal’s restaurant week that takes place annually in the fall. But Montréal is really great to…

I was blown away by the food in Vancouver – and not for the obvious reasons, like sushi and seafood. On my first visit to Vancouver earlier this year, I was pleasantly surprised to see how diverse, cutting edge, and exciting Vancouver’s gastronomy scene really is! Check out my Vancouver Travel Guide here, which has recommendations on where to stay, a comprehensive list on what to do (and what not to do), and a handy list of things to know before you travel to Vancouver. Vancouver’s culinary scene is truly reflective of its diverse population. Naturally, there is a heavy…

Chicago is such a great city! I’ve been there twice. The first time was with my husband about 3 years ago. You can find my comprehensive travel guide to Chicago here. Fun fact: that was actually my first ever travel blog post (oh, what a long way I’ve come since then!). A few weeks ago, I joined the Butterball team on a press trip to Chicago to attend Turkey University (yes, it’s a thing!). We were only supposed to be there for a day and a half. But unfortunately for us, mother nature had other plans and our return flight…