Travel & Lifestyle – Page 28

April 20, 2022April 27, 2022

And All of a Sudden, Ottawa Was Trendy

Okay okay, I have to admit the title is a bit click bait-y, even for me. But after recently hitting the one year mark living in Ottawa again after ten amazing years in Toronto, I have to admit it’s not the city I once knew. Over the last few years Ottawa seems to have propelled itself forward in exciting ways, has developed distinct and incredible neighborhoods, and has me a bit flabbergasted at how cool its become. Let me tell you why!

April 19, 2022April 20, 2022

Have You Ever Just NEEDED an Item of Clothing?

Over the years I have been very lucky to work with brands making a difference in the world, and ones that hold a special place in my heart. I’ve told the story about my first job being at McDonald’s more times than I can count. Funny because having just started a new role in Ottawa I still think back fondly on the values it taught me and the skills I use all these years later. With #McHappyDay around the corner on May 11th, this year McDonald’s took the cool factor to a whole new level and I’m essentially salivating at the thought of NEEDING these limited edition collaboration pieces in my life before they sell out.

April 18, 2022April 19, 2022

Nature at Heart: For a Better World

I have to be honest with you in the fact that over the course of the last few years, I’ve lost a lot of the joy I used to take in reading. I was a ferocious reader as a young man and as I got older, I probably found excuses and reasons to not make the time for something that brings me so much joy. Recently I was made aware of an upcoming book from a master of the wine world and it reignited something in me. Maybe because I love to learn and share about wine, maybe I’m coming out of this long winded slump. Either way I wanted to take a moment to tell you about Nature at Heart: For a Better World and why you should pick up a copy for yourself too!

April 14, 2022April 14, 2022

A Show Stopping Launch You Need to See

For those of you who have been following along with Julio and I over the years, you’ll know that we have loved attending events and bringing you along with us for them. I’m a social person and I LOVE experiencing new things – so when the world seemed to stop amid the pandemic and everything since and events stopped, I lost something I loved. With a sense of moving forward finally taking place, events and in person launches are back, and some would say better than ever. This one was nothing short of a show stopper and I simply HAD to tell you about it!