How an Exhilarating Ride on an e-Scooter in Calgary Can Offer You Some Great Life Lessons
It was never supposed to end like this. A grazed forearm, a bruised knee and suppressed sobs. Well, perhaps minus the sobs. I was the one who was cautious about renting e-scooters, never having ridden one before. I had the sense I’d be the one to walk away from the evening’s entertainment with bumps and bruises. Christa, my gung-ho
Calgary in the Summer of COVID-19: Free Family Physical Distancing Fun
The COVID-19 global pandemic has, undeniably, altered the landscape of most people’s social norms and perspectives. There’s a growing list of taboos that once-upon-a-time-in-the-not-too-distant-past we didn’t give a second thought to: shaking a colleague’s hand, hugging a friend, blowing out birthday candles, enjoying food samples at a market. Everyday gestures that were part of the carefree
Must-See Calgary: A 7-Day Itinerary of What To Do In Calgary and Beyond During Winter
The world may think that, like polar bears, Calgarians (or even all Canadians!) go into hibernation during the winter. Quite the contrary. A week is not nearly sufficient to experience all that I have on my wish list for you to see and explore in and around our city. The lists I’ve created here will
20 Hand Luggage Essentials for Long-Haul Flights in 2020
“Twenty essential items! Twenty? Essential? For hand luggage? That sounds a little excessive, doesn’t it?” Well, not really when you consider the list. Or perhaps it's not a lot when you travel the way I do. I’ll leave you to decide. Image courtesy of Oliur on Unsplash ℹ️ NOTE: This post contains affiliate links (associated
Calgary’s 2020 YYC Hot Chocolate Festival
Besides Valentine’s Day, it’s the hottest event happening this February: Calgary's 9th Annual YYC Hot Chocolate Festival. This year there's an added Festival bonus: being a leap year, we have a whole extra day in the month to make a gallant effort to taste the more than 70 creative calorie-packed hot beverages that over 80
Is It Worthwhile Catching the Tube to Central London During a Layover at Heathrow? What Naïve Tourists Should Know
The short answer to my question, “Is it worthwhile catching the Tube to Central London during a layover at Heathrow?”, would have to be a resounding “NO!!” This is based on a recent experience we had that has sadly tarnished London’s infamous Tube’s reputation for us. There is no doubt about it, riding the Tube as
Five Free Must-See Things to Explore When in Transit Through Frankfurt, Germany
Frankfurt, Germany is not only synonymous with frankfurter sausages, it is also Germany’s fifth-largest city and home to Europe’s largest financial centre. I recently found myself on a seven-hour layover at Frankfurt International Airport, one of the busiest by passenger traffic metrics in the world. I have previously spent more hours in transit cooped up in this airport than I
Find Your Favourite Winter Off-Leash Dog Parks in Calgary
It's that time of the year when it's less than enticing to take your favourite family pooch out for walks. Winter has a way of nudging us to find creative ways to enjoy being outdoors with our furry friends. Slick sidewalks and snowy parks aren't always the most inviting destinations to stroll with your four-legged
Studio Bell’s National Music Centre Proudly Showcases Homegrown Canadian Music at its Best
People, achievements and milestones should be celebrated. If anyone in the city of Calgary should be recognized for doing this intentionally, well, and on a grand scale, I think my vote might go to Studio Bell, the proud home of our National Music Centre (NMC). Since the formal opening of their breathtaking location on the corner
Explore Downtown Calgary Differently: Buds Collective Winter Window Art and Augmented Reality Exhibition
Have you ever been to downtown Calgary in mid-winter? You’ll quickly discover that the streets are mostly devoid of pedestrians. Unless, of course, we’re experiencing one of our infamous Chinooks, causing our ambient temperature to spike within hours by 20°C. Then, it’s understandable that you might even see Calgarians cruising the sidewalks in short sleeves
