aKin Restaurant, Toronto, Canada

aKin Restaurant…amazing asian food with a twist

If you’ve ever wanted to be surprised, delighted, occasionally confused, and gently fed by people who’ve clearly watched a lot of sci-fi cooking shows, then aKin in Toronto is calling your name—possibly in both Cantonese and molecular binary. Tucked away…

The Fairmont Royal York, Toronto, Canada

best bed: The Fairmont Royal York, Fairmont Gold Floor, Toronto, Canada

The Fairmont Royal York isn’t just a hotel—it’s a piece of Toronto’s living history.  When it opened in 1929, it was the tallest building in the British Empire and a beacon of Canadian ambition. Built by the Canadian Pacific Railway…

Vintage Vespas

ah Florence…6 things to do

Ah Florence… the city struts through history like it owns the place—because it does. Birthplace of the Renaissance, this Tuscan gem cradled Michelangelo, Dante, and da Vinci before they were cool. The Medici family practically invented power moves here, funding…

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How to Travel During a Heat Wave Without Melting Into a Puddle of Regret

So, you’ve booked a fabulous summer trip months in advance (hopefully with me!), and now Mother Nature has decided to crank the thermostat to lava. Congratulations—you’re now an involuntary contestant in Survivor: Heatwave Edition. Don’t cancel. Don’t panic. Instead, prepare…

Venice Carnivale

Casanova Carnivale

Ah, Venice! The city of canals, romance, and pigeons who have clearly declared world domination as their goal. But come February 2025, the pigeons will be sharing the stage with something far more fabulous: Carnivale! That time of year when…

Fontainebleau, France

5 day trips from Paris

Ah, Paris. The City of Light, romance, baguettes, and enough wine to fuel even the most overzealous sommelier. But what if you’ve seen all the landmarks, Instagrammed the Eiffel Tower from every possible angle, and consumed your body weight in…