Category Archives: travel
The Adventure diaries: Part 2 – Masawajo
We awoke to a cold, misty morning on Mattagami River. I squeezed some toothpaste onto my brush and took a glass of cold well water outside to brush my teeth. The others started emerging from their tents and trailers to … Continue reading
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The Adventure diaries – Part 1: the road to Gogama
‘OK I’m just coming down Bay, I’ll be there in a few minutes!’ Laurie shouted into my cell. I’d never met her before but already she’d told me she wasn’t good with directions and neither was I. Boy was … Continue reading
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For the love of vino
My best friend was visiting from Australia last week and her Dad, Gord, offered to take us on a tour of Niagara‘s wineries. Even at 30 it’s never too late to say yes to parents’ footing the bill. I am a … Continue reading
beachy keen
Since returning to Toronto I’ve been soaking up serious beach action. My girlfriends – summeraholics and city women in one – quickly reminded me of the sandy beaches both in and outside Toronto. With bring your own picnics, public barbeques and tables … Continue reading
Losing it in Vegas
Las Vegas is the last spot this thriftygirl ever planned to visit. Gambling is just plain silly. Casinos wouldn’t be raking in billions of dollars every year if the punters were the winners. Plus I suck at cards. But stagette … Continue reading
