Helen Hatzis
In 1967, the song “San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)” by John Phillips of The Mamas & the Papas (sung by Scott McKenzie) was an instant hit and became the official song of the city. Before that, crooner Tony Bennett recorded the song “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” (written […]
I have always marveled at the allure of the Niagara region. As a child, with my extended family, we would pack lunches—enough to feed an army—and embark on summer day trips to Niagara Falls. We would pose along the iron gate with the falls in the background, trek up and down Clifton Hill, and park […]
No matter what you’re craving, Toronto is a city that’s got everything from culture and spice to foods that are desserty nice! Not only is food in Toronto super accessible, it is also a hub for the flavors of the world due to its multicultural population. Restaurants in Toronto FUN WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS Gio […]
I recently had the opportunity to spend the day in Hamilton, an industrial city with a few nicknames such as ‘the Hammer,’ ‘Steeltown,’ and ‘the Ambitious City,’ the latter living up to its current status. Hamilton is approximately 40 minutes outside of Toronto. I must admit, I rarely, if ever, venture into Hamilton unless it was […]
Located in the heart of the Kawarthas, along 2,000 feet of shoreline of Stoney Lake lies Viamede Resort. This 165-acre landmark built in 1885 was purchased in 2010 by Ben Sämann. With his education in Hotel Management and a strong family background in the hotel and restaurant industry, Ben is focused on restoring this gorgeous property […]
A small island province off the coast of the Philippines, Camiguin is itself a magical place where natural beauty dominates the landscapes. But off the coast of Camiguin is yet another, smaller destination that has recently been attracting international attention: White Island. Its always changing shape and purity is what makes it interesting. Not sure […]
No matter what size travel budget you start off with, you’ll want to make it last. And that can be quite the feat since those hundreds or thousands of dollars can seemingly vanish in no time at all abroad. A nice dinner here, a cab ride or two there, and soon you’re scratching your head […]