Category: Travel
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A Trip to Thailand
Canadian winters. You love them, hate them or sit somewhere in between. The in-between would be me. They can be beautiful but chilly. And usually, all I crave is constant sunshine with very warm temperatures, preferably while standing on the sand with ocean waters lapping at my feet. So earlier this year when an opportunity to…
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A Quick Visit to Paris and Champagne
Well hello there. It’s been a while. But, I’m back. Back from having a little writers block. But the Spring temperatures and sunshine have melted that away. This article has been sitting patiently waiting for me to finish it, so enjoy! Champagne. It’s not just that bubbly which you may think is very expensive and…
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Rooftoppin’ in New York City
Wow, where did the time go?! It’s been months since I’ve posted! Well…. here come a few related to travel, wine, food and cocktails! Who doesn’t love New York City? I suppose a few, but I’m guessing most like the vibe of the city, the sights and of course the people. I recently visited some…
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The wine region of Paso Robles, CA – part 2
As I mentioned in part 1, I recently fell in love with the wine region of Paso Robles, CA. And, during a recent trip there, I discovered some great wineries making great wine from new and old world varietals. The wines listed below were part of our very first tasting of the day, introducing us…
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The wine region of Paso Robles, CA – part 1
Before I began studying wine, wine regions and the basics of viticulture, I would choose a wine by a critics pick, the label, or the price. If you are thinking that probably was not the best way to buy wine, you’re right, it’s a mildly ignorant way to buy wine. I didn’t know the story…
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Tofino – for the best seafood!
Yes, you will have to travel 1.5 hours from West Vancouver to Nanaimo on BC Ferries, then 2 hours northwest to the little West Coast town of Tofino. Known for it’s cold water surfing, long natural beaches and surf. Oh, but that’s not all. The seafood is absolutely delicious and there are some very creative…
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