As you reach your fifties, it’s time to start planning your next great adventure. After decades of hard work and responsibility, I found this is the perfect time to take breaks and explore the world. With a newfound appreciation for life, travelling in your fifties can be an eye-opening experience that will leave you feeling…
Category: Travel
Exploring NYC with the New York CityPASS
New York City is an iconic destination, drawing millions of tourists each year. With so much to see, it can be overwhelming to take it all in. @CityPASS is the perfect way to experience the best of New York City at an affordable price.
Eating my Way thru Louisiana and Mississippi
One of the reasons why I wanted to visit The Southern USA so badly wasn’t the architecture or the history – if you guessed the food – ding! ding! Don’t get me wrong, everywhere you visit here looks like a postcard. I spent quite a bit of time exploring the towns and visiting some incredible…
My First Cruise Experience with VACAYA
This year I had the opportunity of a lifetime: To visit the state of Louisiana with my best friend Josh and travel up and down the Mississippi River on board of the American Duchess with Vacaya on its first US-based river cruise in LGBT+ travel history. I’ve never been in a cruise in my entire…
Haunted New Orleans
One of my life-long dreams came true this year when my best friend Josh took me to Louisiana. I’ve always wanted to visit that state, specially New Orleans. What can I say about NOLA? Aside from their rich heritage, the amazing architecture and incredible cuisine, New Orleans has a reputation of being one of the…
Searching for the Sasquatch in Harrison Hot Springs
The tale of the Sasquatch has been passed down for generations by the Sts’ailes First Nations people of Harrison Lake and Harrison River. Often described as a half-man, half-ape type creature, the Sts’ailes believe the Sasquatch is a spiritual being that can vanish into the spirit realm at will. The first time I heard of…
Music, good food and romance can be found in Abbotsford
Abbotsford BC is sometimes known as The City in the Country – close enough to Vancouver, but far enough away to enjoy the vast farm fields and proximity to nature. Also for any food aficionado, it offers delicious farm-to-table dining options as well as charming vineyards, farmers markets and stores. To celebrate our wedding anniversary,…
Eating through Italy
Although it’s been months since my family trip through Italy, friends and family still ask me about my trip and what my favourite places were to eat at. Since I have gone to Italy twice now and explored quite a few regions of the country on my most recent trip, I’d like to share with…
Chilliwack Sunflower Festival
It’s true that there are endless things to do in Vancouver and its surrounding areas, but this time of year, one activity stands higher than most. You definitely want to make time for the Chilliwack Sunflower Festival where you can enjoy endless rows of sunflowers! The Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is located just off of Highway…
Two Great Parks, One Destination – Visiting Cultus Waterpark and Adventure Park
Cultus Lake Waterpark is celebrating 35 years as BC’s favourite water park. Family owned and operated, the park has a strong focus on safety, cleanliness, and offers some of the best slides and rides only an hour away from Vancouver. We loved coming here. This is a great place for a family to spend a…
Mary in Vancity 