Being part Belgium, means that my nieces celebrate Saint Nicholas Day, as a prelude to Christmas on December 6th, and I must …
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Churchill, Manitoba Halloween – Polar Bears and Trick or Treaters
I find people's holidays and celebrations around the world to be fascinating in how unique they can be from one place to another. …
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Feast on the Fraser – Sinking Our Teeth Into New Westminster
As a Renaissance Gal of eclectic tastes, I have been eyeing up the inaugural year of Feast on the Fraser in New Westminster …
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Nerding Out in Egypt to 40 Million Year Old and Present Day Mangroves
I remember being 14 years old and listening on in fascination as Mrs Jones lectured to us in science class about the many …
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Frogs at the RBG (Royal Botanical Gardens) in Burlington, Ontario: An All Ages Adventure
As a teenager, it was a science fair project on frogs that landed me my first job in a research lab at the Royal Botanical Gardens …
Trains at the Royal Botanical Gardens! An Ontario Auntie Adventure’s Holiday Favourite!
The Holidays for me have never been about presents, but rather family, at least that is since I became an adult and moved …
Remember, It’s a Pittance of Time
It's a pittance of time ... Take the time today to remember why we enjoy the freedoms we do. And pray that we never face …
Navigating European Travel
I feel most fortunate to be so well travelled, but despite that, I am embarrassed to admit that I am very poorly versed on …
Travel to New Places, Cultures and Experiences with Canadian Film Day
Most of us can't travel all the time. We have families and jobs that need us in one place, we can't afford to always be on the …
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Spoilt by Spring in Switzerland!
I love living in a country with four seasons, and of all the seasons Spring and Autumn are my favourites. I even love winter …