City Girl Connects – Interview with Townsite Brewing’s Michelle Zutz October 18, 2017 - The Brit and I spent Thanksgiving long weekend on BC’s Sunshine Coast. While there, we had the opportunity to visit Powell River’s award-winning Townsite Brewing. and I was given the reigns of their Instagram account. The opportunity for that and this interview came from me taking a chance to reach out and Townsite coming back … Continue reading "City Girl Connects – Interview with Townsite Brewing’s Michelle Zutz"
Finding Hygge in the Chaos of Moving House (+ Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe) October 16, 2017 - I can hear the rain outside and I have a cup of tea. As I type this, I’m bundled up in my sweats and a blanket. It’s officially soup and stew season. My favourite. But 99% of my kitchenware – so, everything – is packed up. Naturally. A couple weeks ago, I wrote about beginning a … Continue reading "Finding Hygge in the Chaos of Moving House (+ Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe)"
Feeling Posh in Edinburgh September 28, 2017 - I love Edinburgh. If you know me personally, you have heard this a million times. (Sorry, not sorry.) Why do I love it so much? That’s an entire other post, but the short version is that the first time I went there, I felt so at home. The city spoke to my soul and it’s … 
The Seven Best Places to Hop Off the Bus in Glasgow September 5, 2017 - In continuing with the cheap, cheerful, and efficient theme of my recent May/June trip with the girls, how does one best explore a city with just a couple days to spare? And without breaking the bank? Like I mentioned in my post about finding Nessie, sometimes you need to hop on a bus. In this … Continue reading "The Seven Best Places to Hop Off the Bus in Glasgow"
City Girl Whisky Diary #3 – Getting Thrifty with ‘Friends of the Classic Malts’ August 20, 2017 - Travelling in Scotland is one of my favourite things to do. It’s one of my happy places. But the exchange rate isn’t really ever in my favour, so I’m always on the hunt for ways to #GetThrifty – without sacrificing fun – when I’m away. During the research phase of my recent trip with the … Continue reading "City Girl Whisky Diary #3 – Getting Thrifty with ‘Friends of the Classic Malts’"
City Girl Whisky Diary #2 – Whisky stereotypes and touring the softer side with Tomatin Distillery August 3, 2017 - Okay, ladies. This question’s mostly for you. Regardless of whether you enjoy a dram or not, when you think about whisky, what comes to mind? Don Draper from Mad Men? Stuffy old men with cigars? It tastes like rocket fuel? The second and latter of those were my thoughts on whisky for the longest time. And … 
Nibbling and Sipping Through London’s Soho District July 26, 2017 - Before I left for my trip in May, I was quizzing my expat colleagues about where the girls and I should eat and drink for our three nights in London. They all recommended one place: Soho. Though I’ve been to London many times, it was an area that, aside from the theatres, I had no paid … Continue reading "Nibbling and Sipping Through London’s Soho District "
City Girl Whisky Diary #1 – Scotch Whisky Experience July 5, 2017 - Whisky. The Scots call this lovely amber liquid “The Water of Life”. With this, you know that they take their Scotch very seriously. (For example, it’s whisky, not whiskey with an ‘e’. This is a thing.) And there are endless kinds. So if you’re new to whisky, it can all be a bit daunting when … Continue reading "City Girl Whisky Diary #1 – Scotch Whisky Experience"
Island Road Trip – Top 8 Things to Do in Victoria March 31, 2017 - It’s been a busy few weeks, but I’ve finally had a chance to go through photos and do a road trip download from my notes. The Island is a perfect place for a road trip, and the Brit and I celebrated his birthday with four-and-a-half days of exploring. (As my calling him “The Brit” would … Continue reading "Island Road Trip – Top 8 Things to Do in Victoria"
Island Road Trip – Roost Farm Centre March 7, 2017 - ROOST FARM CENTRE (9100 East Saanich Rd., North Saanich, BC) A couple weekends ago, the Brit and I hopped on a ferry for a mini birthday (his) holiday on Vancouver Island. As with most of my travels anywhere in the world, there was a mechanical delay. (Surprise!) Silver lining: we got to capture the sunset at …
