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Afternoon Tea with the Blog Pod at the Secret Garden Tea House
I love tea. I particularly love having tea with friends. I’ve mentioned the Blog Pod that I belong to a few times; these ladies have become a lovely group to get together with. A few of us recently had the opportunity to spend a hygge afternoon together to enjoy Secret Garden Tea Company‘s High Tea. One day, all ten of us will be in the same room, but for this day we had me, Karlie, Emily, Po On, Melissa,…
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6 Museums to Visit in Seattle + Budget Friendly Way to Visit Them
We were recently in Seattle, and coincidentally, we were there for the city’s Museum Month. What’s special about that? If you are staying at participating Downtown Seattle hotels, you get a card that entitles you to two admissions to world-class museums for the price of one… for the whole month of February. To state the obvious, it’s an excellent deal, people – #GetThrifty for the win!
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Date Night In
It’s already past the midway point of February! What the what? I had (what I had originally thought were) fairly realistic plans to get some Date Night blog posts done to coincide with Valentine’s day; but in the way of things, work and life got busy, and I need to sleep. But I realized that posting after what I know some call a ‘Hallmark holiday’ works better.
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My London Bucket List Moment at Shakespeare’s Globe
I’ve mentioned before that I’m partial to the South Bank as it is very pedestrian friendly and I love the view (and the Lion!) The Bankside area of the South Bank, also known as the Cultural Quarter, is a slightly quieter part of that side of the Thames, right near London Bridge. It boasts such London gems as the Tate Modern, Borough Market*, and a bucket list item for this theatre nerd: Shakespeare’s Globe. I was so excited…
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7 Affordable Ways to Experience Barcelona
Travel is only as expensive as we make it, and Barcelona is an easy city to visit on a budget—without sacrificing quality! Here are some tips to #GetThrifty in this stunning city!
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4 Ways to Unplug While on Holiday and My 2018 Reading List
The Brit and I finished out 2017 with a week of unplugging (or at least trying to) in Lund, BC. Lund is a little seaside village just north of Powell River, and depending on where you are, there is no cellular signal. It’s the perfect place for such an endeavour.
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My 2018 Goals
Last year, I set my goals in San Diego while visiting my friend Jason. This year, The Brit and I spent the last week of 2017 on the Sunshine Coast and rang in the New Year at Townsite Brewing. The fireplace is keeping our cabin nice and cozy and while The Brit does some research a new IPA recipe, I’m looking ahead for 2018 and narrowing my goals down.
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My 5 Favourite Memories of 2017
The days after Christmas and before New Year’s Eve are always a time for both reflection and looking ahead, and I am drafting this all cozied up in a beautiful cabin in Lund (BC not Sweden, but perhaps next time??), sitting on a comfy couch with my feet up, listening to the fireplace crackling and the rain pelting down outside. I’ve got a got a cup of tea and Vivaldi playing on my phone. The Brit is…
