It seems I don’t need to travel anymore. I just go to events around Toronto. The Jamaica event down at St Lawrence Market was special, not just because 2012 is the 50th anniversary of Jamaica’s independence, (hurrah, for Jamaica!) but because it’s…
Twisted reasons we travel
It was a twisted tale of a cult-like killer in India that motivated me to take off on one of my first trips abroad. Yes, yes, I know that’s not normal and I’m not proud of my motivations but…
Christmas wish list
Walking down the “Mink Mile” last night, that swishy swath of shops along Toronto’s Bloor Street, a rare thought struck me. There is nothing I want. Surely that can’t be. Of course, when I delved into the thought further, and…
Spa vacations versus spa press trips
When I tell people I’m going to Italy I get one reply and one reply only. “You’re so lucky!” Okay, fine I’m lucky (knock on wood) but – and I know I go on and on about this, as does…
Six Reasons I Love Press Trips: The Debate on Free Travel Continues
Free trips! Free trips! It’s still a hot topic (see post below). I just came across a post on Gadling.com by Tom Johansmeyer called Free press travel: necessary … and certainly not evil, a well-thought out – if slightly exhaustive - piece…