Discover South Queensferry: Perfect Edinburgh Retreat
After nearly a month in the busy heart of Edinburgh during peak festival season, I was craving a change of pace. Enter South…
North Berwick, Scotland: A Perfect Coastal Getaway
Explore North Berwick, a picturesque Scottish town just a short train ride from Edinburgh. From stunning beaches and scenic hikes to quaint shops and the unique Fringe By The Sea festival, discover why this coastal gem is one of the best places to live and visit in the UK.
Plume AirBnB: Idyllic European-Style Stay in Meaford, Ontario
Discover the best place to stay in Meaford, Ontario with this review of Plume Guest House. Enjoy a charming garden house with European flair, close to Georgian Bay and local attractions. Perfect for a peaceful retreat or exploring nearby towns like Tobermory and Collingwood.
MacCormacks Beach Provincial Park
Several years ago, I aimed to visit all of Nova Scotia’s provincial parks, yet work got in the way. Nevertheless, exploring new parks in Nova Scotia is enjoyable, especially when someone mentions “beach!” MacCormacks Beach, just 23 minutes from downtown Halifax, offers a white sand beach and charming surroundings. It may not have extensive amenities, but it’s a delightful destination.
The Black Crescent | Jane Johnson | Book Review
The importance of the book is not for me in the friendship – which I think is where lots of others get hooked – but in the express wishes of Tully, and in turn Jimmy, to have his death be something of which he could be proud.
A Local Christmas Gift with a Feel Good Story
Not only is Yuliia trilingual, a horror movie buff, and an SEO expert; since coming to Canada she is now also a small business owner. Yuliia makes honeyed nuts under her business Honey Bee-Tasty. She uses local Nova Scotia honey and a variety of nuts and nut combos to construct her delicious treats.
Doing Harm | Maya Dusenbery | Book Review
My collection of books about women’s rage is large. It’s not quite as large (yet) as my collection of books about women’s failure to be adequately cared for by health care systems. I suspect one category has something to do with the other- but let’s not dwell on that. Doing Harm by Maya Dusenbery fits completely into the latter category, but she doesn’t ignore the former.
Five Days Gone | Laura Cumming | Book Review
A book entitled “Five Days Gone: The Mystery of my Mother’s Disappearance as a Child” almost inevitably gives you psychological thriller vibes. Or at least criminal mystery vibes. Or vibes bordering on ‘this could be intriguing’. Having now read the book, I regret to say that this subtitle is perhaps … misleading at best. It could have been called “Five Days Gone: The Days I Won’t get Back from Reading this Book.”
Mayflies | Andrew O’Hagan | Book Review
The importance of the book is not for me in the friendship – which I think is where lots of others get hooked – but in the express wishes of Tully, and in turn Jimmy, to have his death be something of which he could be proud.
Munich’s Secret Garden
Hidden behind tall walls and the formal entrance to an art gallery is Munich’s secret garden. Munich is a super expensive city to visit. Hotels are notoriously costly, museums charge, and restaurants hike up prices. Finding free things to do isn’t tricky exactly, but you do have to do your homework.