Things to do around Christmas in London For me, the Christmas season in London has to be one of my most favorite times of the year. Occasionally we get treated with a dusting of snow. One particular year, it was freezing outside, and I have an old, non-functioning Victorian fireplace. I typically bundle up...
Top Sights to See in the Algarve

Portugal’s southwest coast, the ‘Algarve’ is truly a picturesque jewel that should be on your bucket list. To be honest, I was quite ‘eh’ about the thought of going to Portugal, but I was excited about the Smooth Jazz festival I was going to attend. Portugal didn’t have the same PR in my mind...
Best Massage in Manila – Conrad Hilton Hilot Massage

Don’t know about you, but I don’t know how many times I’ve booked a ‘Hotel & Spa’ or ‘Resort & Spa’ only to not book a single spa treatment at all. Those words simply conjure up an image of decadent relaxation and pampering; just what I thought I needed when I made the booking…...
Exploring Art in Hip and Trendy Toronto

Exploring Art in Hip and Trendy Toronto The last time I was in Toronto was nearly 20 years ago. It was time to revisit this little gem and get out and explore some art in hip and trendy Toronto. Sure, Toronto is Canada’s financial center, and I’ve heard of it referred to as, ‘New York...