Like most Chicagoans, I am infinitely proud of the city I called home for so long. I always get incredibly excited when I have the opportunity to share my favourite city in the world with others. Chicago has a plethora to offer visitors including stunning architecture, world-class museums, an endless amount of sporting events, a…
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Two Days in Chicago: A Local’s Guide to the Windy City
Whether you have just two days in Chicago or a little longer, there are more than enough things to do in Chicago to fill your itinerary. The Windy City is home to world-class museums, theatre, delicious food, plenty of shopping, and our fair share of tourist attractions. While I highly recommend adding a good dose…
How Mary Tilson Found Freedom from Addiction and Now Helps Others Get Sober
Looking through a social media lens, Mary Tilson has a perfect life. The international yoga instructor and retreat leader has spent years traveling the world and teaching yoga in some of the most picturesque places around the world. But, her life now looks remarkably different from how it used to. 13 years ago, Mary was…
Fairmont Orchid: Wellness and Luxury on Hawaii’s Big Island
Locals in Hawaii lovingly refer to Maui and the Big Island as sisters, and now I know why. Each has her own unique personality and vibration, yet the islands feel related and akin. I fell in love with both islands during my recent visit to Hawaii, touching down on Maui first and then travelling on to…
48 Hours in Palm Springs: A Healthy Weekend Getaway Guide
People say that Paris is always a good idea. Well, that is how I feel about Palm Springs too. Palm Springs has always been one of my favourite places to spend a weekend away from San Francisco. I love it for the desert temperatures, the chic pools and the incredibly cool vibe. Recently, I discovered that there…
The Ultimate Local’s Guide to San Francisco
There are a million reasons why you might want to put San Francisco on your list for a visit, with around the same number of city guides for this place that I have called home for more than a decade and where I return to when I’m not travelling. This San Francisco city guide is a…
A Weekend Getaway in Arizona: Exploring Mesa and Phoenix
When it’s cold and foggy in San Francisco, I dream of being in the desert sunshine. The desert sunshine for me waits in Arizona. From the magic and mystic of Sedona, to the wide open spaces of Phoenix, and every bit in-between. So, I spent a long weekend visiting Mesa and Phoenix and discovered how incredible Spring is…
A Healthy Weekend Getaway to South Beach, Florida
The best weekend getaway in Florida has to include the perfect balance of sunshine, the art scene, the iconic Miami beaches, Latin culture, beautiful people and mouthwatering food. An escape to South Beach, Miami exposed me to all of these essential elements. It also opened up my eyes to the explosive fitness scene that was waiting…
Floatation Therapy: What It’s Really Like to Float in a Sensory Deprivation Tank
The term “sensory deprivation tank” doesn’t exactly have the nicest ring to it, but float centres in which participants spend time floating in tanks or tubs filled with highly salinated water, often times void of all other sensory input, are popping up in major cities across the world. After my first experience floating for a…