From the very first time I visited Ottawa, I knew I loved the city. It truly is beautiful, there are great restaurants, events and festivals. My recent trip lined up perfectly with Winterlude, an 18 day festival that takes place in the Ottawa/Gatineau region. There are all kinds of activities from ice carving competitions, to […]
Archives for February 2019
The Ubud Diary
Ubud was the next stop on my adventure through South East Asia and Australia. I had already fallen in love with Bali and relished the opportunity to experience a new area of the island. Ubud is one of the cultural hubs of the island with a focus on tradition, health and wellness. If you’re looking […]
The Hike of My Life: Mt. Batur
I have woken up at 2am many times in my life– usually, it’s to catch an early morning flight. This time, however, I was getting up at 2am for a sunrise hike up Mt. Batur in Bali. I had no idea what I was in for but I was excited, tired and ready for this […]
My First Taste of Bali
Indonesia instantly became an incredibly special place to me. I met my best friend in Bali who had flown from Canada to join me for the second half of my trip. We were both so excited for this adventure and to discover all that Bali had to offer. From the airport we headed to Uluwatu, […]
Finding Nemo in Real Life
As I continued to work my way up the East Coast of Australia my next stop was Cairns. I was so excited to check out the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. I knew that this stop would be filled with adventure and new experiences. Cairns is a very small and walkable city. I […]