I recently read an article about getting lost in travel….not in the traditional sense of getting lost and not knowing where you are, but in the sense of letting yourself be immersed in the experience of travel – no plans, no expectations….or like Nike says: Just Do It! So, the question for this Monday morning … Continue reading
Cinq à sept (pronounced “sank-ah-set”), or pre-dinner drinks in English, is a Montreal tradition, bringing together friends and colleagues at the end of the work day (work, of course, is optional, but the theme remains the same!). It is the perfect segue from afternoon activities to dinner and evening outings. At it’s most basic, wine, beer, and cocktails … Continue reading
Romantic and modern, ultra chic and sophisticated, Le St Martin Hotel Particulier sits in the heart of Montreal, offering a haven of comfort and charm when visiting Canada’s second largest city. An unexpected green oasis greeted me as I arrived at the entrance to the hotel…it felt more like I was entering a botanical garden … Continue reading
A weekend in Montreal is always fun….and even more so when you come across Le Village on Catherine Street East! 170,000 pink balls strung up the length of the pedestrian walk as part of Aires Libres ensuring all who walk through the district are kept in pink this summer! Happy Monday Morning Related Links Project … Continue reading
Distinct and delicious, once you have sunk your teeth into the wood fired goodness of a steaming Montreal bagel, there is no turning back! Background Montreal bagels are an institution and are known throughout the world. The key – baked in a wood fired oven after boiling in honeyed water….they literally melt in your mouth. … Continue reading
Childhood memories of summer nights in Montreal included family trips to the Big O (aka the 1976 Olympic Stadium) to watch the Expos baseball team with my dad, followed by the excitement of live music in the city’s underground and an incredible fashion show from the seats of one of the many patios in town. … Continue reading
Beachside in Palma de Mallorca Happy Monday Morning
Missing the boat when Spiderman came to town I booked my weekend in Rochester blissfully unaware of what lay in store. I was in town for the Colour Run and a quiet weekend getaway. Who knew that Spiderman had cast his web all over town and the mayhem that could cause? Certainly not me. I … Continue reading
Loving the lazy hazy days of summer?? Me too! Here’s a roundup of what is happening at TDBL: Happy to see some of my summer inspired posts are hitting the mark in the popularity stakes. Travel Tips on where to stay in Plitvice Lakes National Park is out in front for the most popular post … Continue reading
Pirates of the Caribbean??? Deserted beach? Is this your idea of paradise?? It is for me! My favourite patch of Antigua paradise – Deep Bay Beach. Happy Monday Morning! Related Links: Antigua…the beach is just the beginning Deep Bay