Any Booster Juice lovers out there familiar with the matcha monsoon? It’s one of my favourite treats to get on campus or at the airport. Of course, while smoothie joints offer healthier alternatives to sodas, they are still loaded with sugar. We recreated the matcha monsoon at home with dairy free ingredients and a lower […]
Archives for April 2019
How to Spend a One-Day Layover in Toronto
Any Canadian frequent-flyer will likely find themselves stuck in Toronto Pearson International Airport from time-to-time. We certainly have. And if you’re flying on points or looking to save some money, a couple of hours can turn into a whole day or more. We encourage you to venture out into the city (it’s a whole lot […]
Opinion: Notre Dame Burning Reignited a Fire Within
I visited Notre Dame in Paris by myself when I was 19. I was struck by the beauty, intricacy and grandeur of such an incredible structure. It was a touching experience, an icon in Paris and without a doubt extremely beautiful. I returned to Notre Dame at 21 with one of my best friends and […]
Ottawa’s First Hard Cider with Pete Rainville
I arrived at Flying Canoe’s microcidery on a snowy, cold morning. I was warmly greeted by Sandy the company’s assistant. He gave me a tour of the quite literally micro set-up, showed me how the cider is canned and even gave me a little sip. Everything about this company is so cool. Their cider is […]
The Final Stop: Chiang Mai
After many weeks of backpacking, I finally landed in Chiang Mai. It was a bitter sweet arrival as it marked the last destination on my backpacking trip of South East Asia and Australia. I was so thankful to have experienced so many beautiful locations, people and cultures. I was excited to see what Chiang Mai […]
