Hike Like a Duchess: The hiking boots I bought to trek the UK countryside in comfort and style
Fun fact: I lived in Vancouver my entire life and never owned a pair of hiking boots. Trail runners, yes. But it wasn't until moving to the UK that I finally bought proper boots. And who better to look to than the Duchess of Cambridge for some outdoor shoe inspiration? This is my review of the Berghaus Supalite II GTX…
Pandemic Travel: Airport Etiquette and My COVID Travel Experience
It's taken me a few months to decompress from moving to England during the pandemic. COVID travel is no joke, and it was a very eye-opening experience. This is my experience from May 2021, and some dos and don'ts in the realm of airport etiquette.
Stately Homes to Visit In Cambridgeshire and Suffolk
Two of my favourite things to do in England and the rest of the UK are visiting stately homes and taking garden/countryside walks. Cambridgeshire and the neighboring county of Suffolk don’t lack for either. Every visit is a treat for the eyes and also gives me an opportunity to learn more about the history of the area. We purchased a…
My Favourite Canadian Brands
Shopping and supporting Canadian brands has been especially important to me during the pandemic. I've shared my list of favourite Canadian brands and businesses on the blog so you can get at much joy from them as I do.
Pandemic Travel: My Stay at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel
Do you have a bucket list? I do and I recently got to check something lovely off: I treated myself to a stay at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel (a.k.a. the Fairmont YVR). It's where I spent my last 48 hours in Canada before making the big move to England. Read on for my review of this luxe experience and…
Ex-Pat Observations: First Edition
Living in England hasn't been a culture shock, but there are definitely some quirks. Like hard water, weird crisp flavours and and double-tapped sinks. Welcome to the first edition of my ex-pat observations.
What I’ve Learned About Myself After a Year of Pandemic Living
Pandemic living... Like most, I'm pretty ******* sick of it. It's been just over a year of it, and... So many ups and downs. But, as with the majority of challenges, I've learned a lot from this past year. Particularly about myself. Some reminders, some new realizations. These are my takeaways.
Welcome to Wine Thursday
Wine Thursday is a weekly tradition where me and The Brit try a new wine or re-explore a favourite. These are the BC wines we've sipped and savoured in 2020 — all great value for money and accessible for all budgets.
