How to pack lightly for a long trip

You know that saying: that the world’s best things come in small packages? It shouldn’t be a surprise then that Prince Edward Island, Canada’s smallest province, is packed to the brim with staggering beauty. Granted, coming from Vancouver, PEI is almost as far away from home I can get. The realistic part of me never thought I’d get to see this place for myself, let alone drive through it with a car full of strangers I had known for 24 hours. But, during my cross-Canada train trip, I magically met a group of adventure-keen friends and that’s exactly what happened. A few dropped phone calls later, a car was booked and our spontaneous plan was hatched – we’d be going to PEI from Halifax, staying overnight in a charming, picture-perfect cabin. It’s funny how life works though – things never quite turn out as expected… and while I never expected to fall in love with PEI, I was pretty much one lobster roll away from proposi...

With little time to recover from my rather exhausting/rather fun weekend (Did I mention I went straight to work after driving through the night from Detroit to Toronto to catch my flight??) I was tasked with hosting my friend Jason’s stag party. No rest for the wicked? The party was rather tame as far as stags go. There was around 12 guys, poker, video games and enough booze to cater a Wood’s wedding. The bride’s brother Jo was kind enough to pick up booze. Not sure what to expect, he went to town and spent over $300 on beer, hard liquor, Red Bull, and mix. Add to that the fact that he didn’t tell other people showing up that he was supplying booze and you’ve got one heck of a party. Even in my Jackdicky days my fridge has never been that full. We didn’t even put a dent into it. We tried but barley scratched the surface. In the process Jason managed to throw up several before even leaving my place. Before After We went to a bar on Whyte ...

D id I mention I’m going to New York, New York? I’m off to Iceland on the 22nd with my brother then staying in New York on the way back. The reason I mention this (other than its way cool) is while in my Gander hotel room I was watching the Daily Show when I read “If you will be in New York and are interested in free tickets…” I thought, “New York?” “Tickets?” “Free!”…”Would!” That would be so cool. I was in no hurry to leave my room cause flo was pissing down pretty hard. I stayed in and watched cartoons in my underwear. If I would have had a bowl of cereal in front of me I would have been 10 years old again. I finally left the hotel and got drenched dashing to my car. I made it to the museum and really enjoyed it. Gardner was used heavily as a base for flying bombers to England during WWII. This I already knew but I did not know how heavily it was used. They had pictures of hundreds of B-24’s, ...

  Interested? PIN NOW, read later! Ottawa, the capital of Canada, is full of lush greenery, cultural sights and political history. During the winter, the frozen canals make the perfect ice skating rink. However, knowing which area to stay in when coming to Ottawa can be a headache. But no need to worry! This is the reason why I have decided to create this guide on where to stay in Ottawa, so you can relax and find the best accommodation for you! After reading this guide, you will know exactly where to stay in Ottawa depending on your style and budget. Let’s not wait any further! Here is my guide on where to stay in Ottawa.   Quick Answers – Where To Stay In Ottawa Where to stay in Ottawa your first time – Sparks Street Where to stay in Ottawa on a budget – The Glebe Best area to stay in Ottawa for nightlife – ByWard Market Coolest place to stay in Ottawa – Westboro Village Best neighbourhood in Ottawa for families – Downtown R...