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  • Destinations
    • Canada
      • Alberta
      • British Columbia
      • Ontario
        • London
        • Ottawa
        • Toronto
      • Quebec
        • Montreal
        • Quebec Maritime
        • Quebec City Region
        • Saguenay Lac St. Jean
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      • Spain
      • Portugal
      • Ireland
      • France
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      • Northern Ireland
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Best Places to Eat in Saratoga Springs: Top Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Spots

November 17, 2025November 16, 2025 by Margarita Ibbott
Where to Eat in Saratoga Springs - Morrissey's at The Adelphi Hotel Saratoga Springs - Photo Credit Margarita Ibbott

Saratoga Springs, New York, boasts an interesting and varied dining scene that seamlessly blends comfort, history, and culinary creativity.  Finding the best places to eat in Saratoga Springs will not be a difficult task. From … Read more

30+ of the Best Christmas Markets in Ontario, Canada

November 16, 2025November 10, 2025 by Margarita Ibbott
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This is an updated list of Christmas Markets, Holiday events and Festivals in Ontario for 2025. With Santa Clause parades and cavalclade of lights, don’t miss out on the festivies. Experience the magic of Christmas … Read more

Where to Stay in Quebec City: MICHELIN Guide Picks and 25 Top Hotel Recommendations

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 by Margarita Ibbott
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MICHELIN Guide—Key Hotels in Quebec City The MICHELIN Guide has long been recognized as the global benchmark for culinary and hospitality excellence, with a rich history dating back over a century in Europe where it … Read more

Laugh-Out-Loud Fun: The Play That Goes Wrong at Grand Theatre in London, Ontario

October 22, 2025October 21, 2025 by Margarita Ibbott
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There’s no question—this is one of the most confounding plays I’ve seen. The 2025-26 Grand Theatre season opened up with a gala event and a comedy that may be the ticket you need to rediscover … Read more

Free Museums in Paris on the First Sunday: A Complete Guide

October 11, 2025October 11, 2025 by Margarita Ibbott
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How the First Sunday Free Museum in Paris Program Works Every first Sunday of the month, the French government and Paris open many of the city’s top museums at no cost to visitors. Free museums … Read more

A Perfect Day in Paris: Free Museums, Flea Markets & a Dash of Serendipity

October 11, 2025October 8, 2025 by Margarita Ibbott
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A Perfect Day in Paris There was something unspoken in the early light as I arrived in Paris—a subtle tension just beneath the city’s sparkling surface, promising surprises yet to come. After an overnight bus … Read more

Doors Open: More Amazing Things to Do in London, Ontario:

September 3, 2025 by Margarita Ibbott
Museum London Photo Photo Credit Margarita Ibbott

One of my very favourite touristy “things to do in London, Ontario,” happens every fall. Doors Open London is a weekn was initiated in 1984 in France but soon took over the European Union and … Read more

A Unique Andalusia Experience: Sherry, Horses & Flamenco in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

August 27, 2025 by Margarita Ibbott
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Approximately three hours from Marbella or one hour from Seville, you will find the charming town of Jerez de la Frontera. It is the home of sherry, show horses, and flamenco. At times overlooked for … Read more

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

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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.

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