On my first full day in Bangkok, I woke up to grey skies and drizzling rain. It didn't inspire a strong desire to go exploring. I already knew I wanted to skip Khaosan Road, but choosing between the many other interesting attractions in Bangkok was difficult. Luckily, I'd read … [Read more...]
Five Traditional Foods from Thailand You Must Try
Eating is a favourite pastime throughout South East Asia and with so many fresh ingredients and flavourful spices, it is easy to see why! As I explore each region, I'll be sampling local specialties and sharing the near infinite variety of foods that make travelling in this part … [Read more...]
My Adventure in Brewing Kombucha at Home
When my friend messaged me on Instagram and asked if I wanted to join a Learn to Make Kombucha workshop, I didn't skip a beat before answering an enthusiastic yes! Considering I'm not a regular Kombucha drinker, this may have seemed like a strange decision. Why spend $60 and two … [Read more...]
Skip the Vatican, Visit a Fish Market in Rome, Italy
I have never been a very good tourist. I often don't know what important landmarks a city boasts. I rarely do any research before a trip. I don't do well on tour busses. Lines and crowds stress me out. And truthfully, I hate being told what I should do. So when everyone told me … [Read more...]
French Food in Toronto: Jules Bistro
My favourite thing about living in Toronto is the multiculturalism. By welcoming individuals from a wide-variety of backgrounds, our city becomes a more vibrant, interesting and delicious place to live. In my Global Food in Toronto Series I'm travelling the globe by eating one … [Read more...]
Fête des Châtaignes: A Community Chestnut Roast in France
It was late November and I was once again in a field in the south of France. This time the sun was setting and the field was filled with revelling Frenchmen. Freshly harvested chestnuts were being roasted over a decidedly unsafe fire pit while we all drank homemade fig wine. I … [Read more...]
Polish Food in Toronto: Cafe Polonez
My favourite thing about living in Toronto is the multiculturalism. By welcoming individuals from a wide-variety of backgrounds, our city becomes a more vibrant, interesting and delicious place to live. In my Global Food in Toronto Series I'm travelling the globe by eating one … [Read more...]
My Adventure Preserving Wild Apples in Southern France
One cool, misty, November morning, I found myself in a field surrounded by trees. The crisp air was laced with the fresh scent of fall. I could faintly hear a stream gurgling its way down the nearby mountain. The sun slowly rose in the sky and gently soothed my goosebumps away. … [Read more...]