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One Night in Porto
Things to do in Porto for 1 night
A Glass in Hand
Jan 116 min read


Returning To Lisbon
Over 15 years ago, I had a chance to travel to Portugal and stay with a Portuguese family I grew up with. This December I will be returning to that country again, to see it with a different set of eyes. I wanted to post the story of my first visit there so I can compare it after I return the second time. so full of youth, so full of promise Most people are not lucky enough to go to a European city once. I however am one of the lucky ones who has travelled to many cities in Eu
A Glass in Hand
Dec 1, 20253 min read


Appreciation for Ontario Wine
Getting to know the many place to enjoy wine in our province This past week I took a trip down memory lane. I went back to the first...
A Glass in Hand
Jul 18, 20254 min read


Sue Saint Marie to Toronto
Part 5 and the last leg of the journey accross this big country We woke up in Sue. Saint Marie to the happy thoughts that all we had to...
A Glass in Hand
Feb 10, 20233 min read


Thunder Bay to Sue Saint Marie
Hey Friends! I know it's been a while. I have some things coming your way, but for now I want to continue the story of our journey...
A Glass in Hand
Feb 3, 20234 min read


Winnipeg to Thunder Bay
On this week's adventure, we touch down in Ontario As we woke up in Winnipeg, one of us with a broken phone and the other feeling sick,...
A Glass in Hand
Nov 22, 20223 min read


Regina to Winnipeg
Leg 3 of our Journey accross the country We woke up in our motel room in Regina to the sound of rain. I for one wasn't happy about it,...
A Glass in Hand
Nov 1, 20223 min read


Calgary to Regina
In this weeks episode of Driving Across the Country, we go through what it's like to drive through the prairies. When we told people we...
A Glass in Hand
Oct 21, 20224 min read


Driving Across The Country
Drive across Canada they said. It will be a great time, they said... When we decided to take jobs back in our home city, we had to decide...
A Glass in Hand
Sep 21, 20224 min read


Winter Getaway
Everyone says that living on the west coast must be great since we have all the mountains close to us and the ocean not far away as well....
A Glass in Hand
Mar 15, 20223 min read


Recalling Rome
I’ve been reading a lot lately. I find it keeps my mind active and encourages me to dream. I have also been watching too much TV as of...
A Glass in Hand
Feb 13, 20224 min read


Canadian Mountain Towns
If you have ever been to a mountain town, chances are you have had a chance to look into the past. Some of the remnants of the past are...
A Glass in Hand
Sep 8, 20213 min read


What’s new in the Okanagan Valley
One of the reasons why I moved out here, besides getting some of those BC views, was experiencing wine country. I had travelled to the...
A Glass in Hand
May 16, 20212 min read


Moving During a Pandemic
Moving is hard wherever you are going. Whether you are moving from your parents to a new apartment, moving across town or moving across...
A Glass in Hand
Apr 22, 20214 min read


Empty City
I don't go to downtown Toronto very much anymore. I live in the west end of the city and don't really go east of avenue road most weeks....
A Glass in Hand
Mar 21, 20214 min read


Takeout, the New Treat
Back when I was working constantly, I was always dining out. I was on the hunt for new, fun restaurants and the unknown places that the...
A Glass in Hand
Mar 8, 20213 min read


Pizza Obsession
The world's most popular food I think we are all slightly obsessed with pizza. If you have ever been in a group of people and someone...
A Glass in Hand
Feb 15, 20214 min read


Bringing it back to Banff
What to do and what to skip on your next trip Not all of you may know this, but your girl lived in Banff, Alberta for almost a year and...
A Glass in Hand
Oct 2, 20206 min read


Harvesting grapes in France
2019 harvest in Champagne The story of how I met a winemaker from France is a very long one and another story for another time. For this...
A Glass in Hand
May 5, 20205 min read


Feeling lonely and the benefits of traveling alone
You always read travel articles that say, travel alone and see the world through different eyes. You also read articles from around the...
A Glass in Hand
Mar 30, 20205 min read
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