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  • Home
  • Destinations
    • Canada
      • Alberta
      • British Columbia
      • Ontario
        • London
        • Ottawa
        • Toronto
      • Quebec
        • Montreal
        • Quebec Maritime
        • Quebec City Region
        • Saguenay Lac St. Jean
    • Colombia
    • Europe
      • Spain
      • Portugal
      • Ireland
      • France
    • UK
      • Northern Ireland
    • USA
      • Alabama
      • Florida
      • Illinois
        • Chicago
      • Louisiana
      • Michigan
      • New York
      • MIssissippi
      • Tennessee
      • Washington
      • Wisconsin
  • Travel Styles
    • Adventure Travel
    • Culture
      • Art
      • Museum
      • UNESCO
    • Family Travel
    • Gastro-tourism
    • Girls Getaway
    • Leisure Travel
    • Multi-generational Travel
    • Virtual Travel
  • Resources
    • Festivals
    • Hotel Reviews
    • Restaurant Review
    • Travel Tips
  • Lifestyle
    • Organizing
      • Downsizing
      • Kitchen
      • Home Office
      • Time Management
      • 4M – Margarita’s Manic Monday Minutes
    • DIY
    • Money Saving Tips
    • Family
    • Recipes
  • About Me
    • Travel – Working with Me
    • Media Kit – Margarita Ibbott @DownshiftingPRO
    • Affiliate Disclosure
    • Privacy Policy – GDPR Compliance
    • Contact Me
    • Girl’s Getaway Press Trips

Lauren Ibbott

The Best Spot in Ottawa for Summer Sunsets

February 22, 2022May 27, 2016 by Lauren Ibbott
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  Whenever I have friends come to visit me here in Ottawa, there is one place that I never fail to bring them during their stay. In my opinion, it has the best views of … Read more

Summer Stargazing & The Transit of Mercury on Parliament Hill #OdySci #travel

December 13, 2020May 10, 2016 by Lauren Ibbott

Another slow spring day in Ottawa, going for a morning run along the Rideau Canal, grabbing a bubble tea and finishing up the readings for my summer course. With some time on my hands before … Read more

An intro to Self-Defence classes for Students with Strong Orange

October 6, 2022March 19, 2016 by Lauren Ibbott
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Living in a city comes with a lot of unique experiences, some good, some bad, and some just plain weird. Just a couple of days ago, my roommate and I found ourselves in one of … Read more

2016 International Development Week Conference at University of Ottawa

November 14, 2017February 12, 2016 by Lauren Ibbott

  It was the best time of year for those of us that study International Development and Globalization because it was International Development Week! Time for everyone – young and old alike – to reflect … Read more

Dos and Don’ts – Tips for 1st year University & College Students #BackToSchool

February 22, 2022August 2, 2015 by Lauren Ibbott
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About a week ago, I was partying at a friend’s house, soaking in the warm feeling of being back in my home town for the summer.  I hadn’t realized how much I had missed my … Read more

What your University student REALLY wants in their care packages.

February 22, 2022July 27, 2015 by Lauren Ibbott

It’s not always easy living away from home for the first time. You are buried in responsibilities that you have never had to do before, you are surrounded by people that you don’t know and … Read more

Instant Power at the end of a Key Chain – Mophie Review

February 22, 2022July 13, 2015 by Lauren Ibbott

I can’t count how many times it’s happened; I’m just about to leave home for class and my phone’s battery is at 20%.  Since I forgot to charge it, it dies within the first couple … Read more

The Birth of Korean Cool By Euny Hong Book Review

February 22, 2022July 4, 2015 by Lauren Ibbott

Over the past year, I’ve started to gain a lot of interest in Korean pop music.  It’s completely different from what we listen to here in North America in more ways than just the language.  … Read more

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Margarita Ibbott ~ I.am.DownshiftingPRO

DOWNSHIFTING: a movement to voluntarily simplify your life (slow down, minimize, review priorities). I am all about less stuff and more travel.

DownshiftingPRO is where seasoned travel wisdom meets authentic adventure for the 50+ traveler hungry for luxury, culture, and meaningful experiences. I’m Margarita —a storyteller, organizer, and passionate explorer who blends solo escapes, trips with my husband, and multi-generational family adventures.

Whether I’m savouring exquisite culinary delights, wandering through world-class museums, connecting with Indigenous cultures, or indulging in luxury stays, I go beyond the surface to bring destinations alive.

As a regular contributor to HotelScoop.com, I spotlight exceptional hotels and resorts that understand the mature traveler’s craving for comfort, style, and culturally rich experiences.

DownshiftingPRO delivers insider tips, travel hacks, and heartfelt stories—seasoned with humour, wanderlust, and the kind of family travel that’s equal parts connection and celebration.

Europe, the US, or Canada, I’ve got your go-to itinerary for travelers who want to explore on their own terms, balancing solo journeys, couple getaways, and lively multi-generational but with cocktails.

I’m always on the lookout for my next adventure.

The question remains: where will we go next?

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