Travel & Lifestyle | Why I’m planning a trip to The Philippines in 2016

I think as I’ve gotten older I’ve come to realize that it is the experiences, not the “things” I have collected, that have helped to define who I am. Travel has become such an important outlet for me to find myself, and now that I am married it is also a way to create memories that I can carry with me for the rest of my life with my husband. In 2016 I am trying to get as many amazing opportunities as I can with Julio and when we are lucky enough to do it, we love to share them with you all. The Philippines is one of the hottest new destinations and Canadians are flocking there for good reason – come see why! Continue reading “Travel & Lifestyle | Why I’m planning a trip to The Philippines in 2016”

Travel & Lifestyle | The best New Year’s Resolution you’ll ever make

It’s officially 2016, and we are all finally getting back into the swing of things. The clock struck midnight on December 31st and many of us made promises to ourselves with a new set of New Year’s resolutions. Not to be a skeptic, because I myself made several as well, but chances are some of them may be unrealistic and difficult to keep. That’s why when I think about the best New Year’s resolution I could recommend, it doesn’t include a fancy new diet or fitness regime. The best resolution you’ll ever make is to promise yourself to get a good night’s sleep and wake up feeling refreshed every morning.  Continue reading “Travel & Lifestyle | The best New Year’s Resolution you’ll ever make”

Travel & Lifestyle | Why we said goodbye to wedding stress & were ready to #SayHelloToLove

As 2015 comes to an end, I am looking back on some of my favourite moments. It’s been an incredible year and one that has taught me a lot about myself and the life I have created. I quit my job to become a full time blogger. I broke into the UK with Brittany and Nicola as an international blog. I found inspiration in watching family and close friends find themselves. But I have to be selfish and say that my favourite moment of 2015 was when I finally married Julio on a beach in the Dominican Republic after months of keeping it top secret. Along with Booking Hello and Catalonia Hotels & Resorts, we were able to create the perfect destination wedding and want you to know that in our opinion, it’s the best way to get married. Continue reading “Travel & Lifestyle | Why we said goodbye to wedding stress & were ready to #SayHelloToLove”

Travel & Lifestyle | Winter has arrived, so it’s time to #SayHelloToLove

As I sit here writing this blog post, the snow is falling outside. It’s official. Winter has arrived. And that means that my mind is left thinking about how I can escape to warmer weather, beautiful beaches and to enjoy a relaxing vacation. Based upon our recent trip to the Dominican Republic via Booking Hello, I’ve got all the reasons why the Caribbean is just what the doctor ordered to cure the onset of the winter blues.  Continue reading “Travel & Lifestyle | Winter has arrived, so it’s time to #SayHelloToLove”