Thanks to covid, it’s been more than a year since my last trip tagging along on Steve’s business travel. No planes, trains, Ubers, hotel rooms, or Airbnb stays. Then, due to a virtual conference Steve had to attend based in [...]
The Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG) was established in 1912 and is Canada’s oldest civic gallery. Late last month, it threw the doors open to a stunning addition—an art centre comprising the world’s largest collection of contemporary Inuit art. The 40,000-square-foot [...]
Deciding what to pack when visiting Churchill, Manitoba in summer has its challenges. A fall or winter visit means you will have to pack lots of super warm clothing. But, on our summer trip in late July, we had temperatures [...]
Visiting Churchill, Manitoba during the summer months comes with a couple of advantages. One is that the northern town is relatively warm from June to September. The other is that wildlife lovers can encounter both polar bears and beluga whales [...]
Staycation, Covidcation–call it what you want, but many of us have limited travel options as we ride out this pandemic staying close to home. Fortunately for us, a dream vacation we’ve meant to take for years did not require leaving [...]
There are many terrible, terrible things about COVID-19, and we’re all aware of them. Everyone has a unique experience, of course. Some have lost loved ones, others are essential, low-wage workers who face higher risks while also trying to homeschool [...]
The air is crisp, the flip-flops are tucked away, and the days are getting shorter. Summer in Canada is slipping behind the leafy groundcover and fall is getting underway. The change of seasons can be a wistful time, but one [...]
Steve and I have visited many stunning places in the world as a result of his globetrotting job. Many of Steve’s international colleagues have welcomed us to their cities, favourite restaurants, and other attractions, which makes tagging along extra fun [...]
Nuit Blanche is an all-night extravaganza of free art and culture that illuminates cities in more than 120 locations spanning Europe, North America, Australia, and South America. The mostly outdoor event usually takes place in October or November. My hometown [...]