Adopting a Personal Therapy Dog: Part 2 — My Companion Paws match!
You’ve been waiting patiently since Part 1, and I finally have great news about the adoption of my Companion Paws personal therapy dog! Back in the fall, Companion Paws, the organization that runs this program, decided to work 100% in partnership with a rescue center in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. They’re organized and consistent, rehabilitating […]
Writing Inspiration – Where to find it?
I rarely get inspiration sitting at my desk, staring at a blank screen. And yet, like so many of you, that’s how I spend the majority of my days as an online business owner! So, where do I find my creative juice? What brings me writing inspiration? 1. Show up to your part – […]
Travel as inspiration – and how to find inspiration when you’re stuck at home
The best ideas always come when I’m traveling and meeting new people. I truly believe that’s why some of the greatest writers in history have lived all over the world – just take Hemingway as an example. (He also hopped from Toronto to Europe, so I’m in good company!) Why do we get so […]
My Journey Home: From Spain to Canada during COVID-19
In February 2020, I moved to Valencia, a beautiful coastal city on the Mediterranean coast of Spain. I meant to spend 3 months experimenting with this final place in Spain that I could actually see myself calling home. They’d be 3 months of total freedom. But less than 3 weeks later, that freedom turned into […]
School in Canada: The Canadian Education System
School in Canada runs from September to June every year. Generally, students head to class the week after Canadian labour day (the first Monday of September). Watch this video for basics on the Canadian school year and Public vs. Catholic vs. Private options, or scroll down to read in detail all the way until Cégep! […]
Digital Nomad 101: Making Money
The life of a digital nomad is an exciting option for the 21st century. Experts note that we have a “developmental sweet spot” in the decade of our twenties – a time for exploration with intention. Why wouldn’t we want to explore the world as we explore our own lives? There are incredibly valuable skills […]
A Weekend in Venice
Why only a Weekend in Venice? Quick travel has never been my style but the prices in Venice make it near impossible to take it slow. There are options of course – you could stay on the mainland and come into Venice daily by train. However, the romance of Venice after dark makes a stay […]
Renaissance Milan (Part Two): Last Supper and Luini
New to my Milan series? Before learning about the Last Supper, first check out my recent blog posts on the Duomo and Historic Centre, and Renaissance Milan (Part One): Sforza Castle. Milan has a reputation as a wealthy city, full of private gardens and a love for fashion. Sforza Castle is just one example of […]
Renaissance Milan (Part One): Sforza Castle
Milan’s current association with wealth, privacy and aesthetics traces back to its Renaissance peak. In parts one and two of this Renaissance-themed blog series, you’ll learn about the sites that will bring the origins of Milanese identity to life on your next vacation. The Sforza Castle Façade Sforza Castle is the perfect place to […]
