Last Updated on: October 19, 2023 I have now spent two years in the National Capital Region, with one year in Aylmer in Quebec, and one year in Ottawa. While this gluten free guide focuses primarily on Ottawa, I’ve included a few spots ‘across the river’ on the Quebec side, as there are some celiac-friendly […]

Last Updated on: October 19, 2023 I did my first ever holiday gift guide for travelers a few years ago, which was fun to compile. Readers seemed to enjoy the various items, and I was happy to share some of the products that accompanied me on the road. This year, I wanted to do something […]

Last Updated on: April 2, 2023 It’s been awhile, and though I do share tidbits more frequently on social media and via my newsletter, I wanted to do a full write up of what has been going on. I haven’t published a blog post since April, so this is a long overdue update. It shares […]

Posted: 10/16/23 | October 16th, 2023 The Bilt Mastercard® is my favorite travel credit card. It’s been making waves in the travel world as the only credit card that allows you to earn points simply by paying your rent (up to 100,000 points on rent per year), making it a must-have for any renter. And […]

Posted: 10/16/2023 | October 16th, 2023 Singapore is one of my favorite cities. Home to famous hawker stalls that serve up mouthwatering dishes (including some of the cheapest Michelin-starred meals in the world), Singapore is a bustling, cosmopolitan city-state and a popular stop for anyone traveling around Southeast Asia. But since it’s a global economic […]

Posted: 10/16/2023 | October 16th, 2023 Oaxaca is now one of the most popular destinations in Mexico. Thanks to its history, textiles industry, and architectural beauty — and the growing popularity of mezcal — everyone wants to go there. There’s a ton to see and do, and every time I visit, it seems busier. (It’s […]

Posted: 10/9/2023 | October I love Japan. It’s one of my favorite countries in the world. But is it a suitable destination to visit with a baby? Solo female travel expert Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse was recently there with her baby and has tons of tips and advice for travelers thinking of […]

Posted: 10/9/2023 | October 9th, 2023 Getting — and using — credit cards is an essential component of any travel hacking strategy, yet there’s still a lot of fear surrounding them. And that’s understandable. Most of us have been taught at one point or another that credit cards are bad. They are often synonymous with […]