"It seems that the more places I see and experience, the bigger I realize the world to be. The more I become aware of, the more I realize how relatively little I know of it, how many places I have still to go, how much more there is to learn."
Edinburgh's Royal Mile is best known as a hilled, cobblestone street full of history, shops and charm. The famous street is situated in the heart of Old Town Edinburgh and connects the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Edinburgh Castle. The Palace of Holyroodhouse is located at the bottom of the Royal Mile, showing the beauty of [...]
In most cities, getting from the airport to your final destination can be extensive and often expensive. Through our travels, I am confident that most of us have been in the unfortunate situation of deciding which pricey mode of transportation will best get us to our destination (and out of the airport asap!). With the [...]
Adventure awaits, but first coffee. During my recent trip to London, England, I had the chance to explore the increasingly popular, Élan Cafe. A pink-lover's dream, this cafe provides a unique experience in the world of coffee, pastry and brunch. Élan has two locations within the city, located in the Mayfair and Knightsbridge districts. As I [...]
What's a royal wedding without the perfect scones? Enjoy your english celebration with a royal-worthy scone recipe. This tea-riffic recipe is used by the Lord and Lady Carnarvon of the United Kingdom, personal friends of Queen Elizabeth II, making these scones a wonderful addition to your royal celebration. Lord Carnarvon is the Queen's godson and [...]
It's spring cleaning season; the best time for a clean-out and clean-up! Whether you dread the time consuming task or are looking forward to giving your home a refresh, finding new ways to style your space is a great way to get motivated for the clean. Right now, I am really enjoying the new rustic-chic [...]
Want to feel like royalty as you sip your morning tea? The Wolseley Cafe should be your next brunch spot! The Wolseley, located on Piccadilly Street in London, UK, is a dining institution that's always on my travel itinerary when visiting the city. The cafe occupies an old, renovated bank building that was built in the [...]
Planning your next getaway? Keeping up with your everyday beauty routine can be a challenge while travelling, especially when you have to adhere to airplane travel standards. As flying can be stressful on your hair and skin, it's important to take extra effort in maintaining your beauty routine; but that does not have to mean [...]
Sometimes we all just need to get away. Whether for a week, a day or only a few hours, one of the best places I like to escape to is the spa! Chatting over a glass of wine with a friend in Montréal, we decided that we deserved some girl time away from work, school [...]
The short answer: No, it's not...personally. As one of the greatest wonders of the world and an iconic symbol of Britain, Stonehenge has puzzled historians, geographers and archaeologists for centuries with its mysterious layout and unassured significance. It's no surprise that the intriguing pre-historic monument has become such a compelling tourist attraction, welcoming more than 800,000 [...]
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