Posts in AMERICAS
VICTORIA

Victoria isn’t just a sleepy town anymore. Whether you’re on a day trip to the city, a weekend trip or even a week-long stay, there are lots of great restaurants, scenic views and attractions to see in Victoria. Give it another visit this winter and you’ll see why!

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WHISTLER, SQUAMISH, AND PEMBERTON

It’s a triple threat on this post! I’m re-exploring Whistler, Squamish and Pemberton. Whistler always makes for an easy day trip or weekend trip from Vancouver but why not explore the surrounding areas further? The ultimate guide to the Squamish-Lillooet area - just after the jump!

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BOWEN ISLAND

Sometimes you just need a city break from Vancouver. Bowen Island is the perfect little getaway you didn’t know you needed. It’s a great trip for when you need to escape the city and don’t have commitment to stay overnight. It can be done in just a few hours. Ferries are nearly every hour, the island is lovely, and food and drinks are great!

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OKANAGAN WINE GUIDE

This has been a long time coming (five years in the making, to be precise!) but it’s finally here! My Okanagan Wine Guide is here! Your guide to your weekend trip to the Okanagan - for first-timers, new-to-wine, or seasoned veterans. Enjoy!

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SAN JUAN

Not going to lie, I’ve never been interested in Puerto Rico…not until Despacito came out and I became obsessed with Daddy Yankee and Luis Fonsi. But since I needed a weekend getaway, I thought “Why not Puerto Rico?”. There was this beautiful new hotel opening in the ritzy Condado district that I just needed to check out so…I booked my flight. And the rest is (recent) history.

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MEXICO CITY

Mexico City. An accidental layover turned into a spontaneous birthday trip for myself and my dad. What a vibrant city. An eclectic mix of modernity and and the old. Still authentic to a tee. Dirt cheap tacos and world class mezcal cocktails. Currently awaiting my next weekend trip to this wonderful city. Skip the beaches and go to CDMX instead.

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SEATTLE

Ah, Seattle. Grunge. Pacific Northwest. Nirvana. Pike Place. There are so many reasons why people flock to Seattle. For me, it’s a quick 2.5 hour drive away from Vancouver. Like international travel…on a really small scale. Learn about some of my favourite go-to places in this chilled out city after the jump!

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PANAMA CITY

Panama City - what a fantastic weekend trip this was which remains vivid in my memory today. And on such a complete whim as well! Panama City is an excellent choice for those who want a bit of culture but don't want to leave the comfort of a big city. It is the most cosmopolitan city in Central America - read on to find out why!

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ST LUCIA

So difficult to pick what destination would be my first post on this section of SIA Around the World. For me, it wasn't about the destination - it was about the hotel! Read all about my dreamy getaway to Jade Mountain in St. Lucia in the Caribbean!

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