Toddler’s First Trip to Europe: Itinerary, Flight & Travel Gear Recommendations
We took our first trip as a family of three to Greece this past summer with our almost two-year old; swinging big out of the gate! Sienna had never been on a plane before, let alone an overnight flight for 9 hours. She’d only been on short local getaways and...read more
Is Travelling to Naxos Island with a Toddler a Good Idea?
If you’re travelling from North America all the way to Greece, you may be wondering if it’s worth adding complexity to your itinerary by adding a boat or plane ride to the Cyclades islands. While it was all fine and dandy before we had kids, this year the debate...read more
The Scent of Livani: A Spiritual Return to Greece
Livani is the Greek word for Frankincense. It is commonly burnt for its fragrance during religious ceremonies. I used to follow behind Yia Yia’s swishing skirt during her daily pilgrimage through the apartment, a witness to her steady act of devotion. But I hadn’t...read more
Creativity Tips with Toronto Artist Julia Mercanti
I met Toronto-based artist Julia Mercanti three years ago at the Artist Project TO and was drawn to her complexly detailed, dreamy, watercolour hued illustrations. But what really stood out was her dynamic and captivating personality, which comes across in her art....read more
What Shoulder Season Is Like in French Polynesia, Plus When to Visit Bora Bora
Thinking about vacationing or Honeymooning in French Polynesia but not quite sure if seasonality makes a difference? We visited during shoulder season (April 1 – 10) for our Honeymoon and give a run down below, plus I’ve combined internet research and advice...read more
How to Honeymoon on a Modest Budget in French Polynesia / Bora Bora
After some thought, Vito and I decided we wanted A/C, restaurants and amenities for our Honeymoon in French Polynesia. So this post includes tips and a budget breakdown on how to indulge responsibly in Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora. We also waited until after our...read more
An Ode to Lena Dunham and Girls
I have a confession to make. I’ve been obsessively googling “Lena Dunham interview” videos on YouTube for the past few days – sneaking them in the background at work, while I cook, while I tooth brush. Not to mention the frantic episode review searches every Monday,...read more
The Village in Greece
I was dreading going to Dorio, a tiny village in Messinia Greece where my grandparents live and my mom was born. I’ve been roughly 10 times in 30 years and every single time I swear it’s haunted and I become an anxiety-driven monster. Dorio sits in a valley (of the...read more