Save Money by Leasing a Car in Europe

Looking for the best rate for a car rental in Europe? If you need a car for more than three weeks, a lease may be the more economical option. You can lease a new car for as short a period as 17 days; however it usually works out better than a rental when you lease for a month or more. These lease options are only available to people who …

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My Favourite Ontario Beach

If you think this beach is on Cape Cod or a tropical island, you’re wrong. This beautiful, sandy beach is Ontario’s own Long Point, a peninsula in Lake Erie, 45 km southwest of Simcoe. Public beaches and a provincial park are located on this sandy spit. A United Nations recognized biosphere reserve, these sandy dunes and marshes are home to birds, fish, turtles and frogs. They are also rest …

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Get Packing with Eagle Creek

I enjoy travelling but I hate to pack and unpack. However, I’ve found something that makes the whole process a little easier. I love the Eagle Creek Pack-It system. There are a number of different products in this system but my favourites are the folders and cubes. I usually bring two folders on my travels; one for my tops and shorts and another for dresses, skirts and pants. I …

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Tea at the White House

A fancy tea makes one feel special. A close friend took me to The White House in Waterdown, Ontario for my birthday, an extravagant gift. It was delightful to spend the afternoon enjoying this custom in a genteel atmosphere. The tea shop held many interesting and unique tea related items not to mention a huge selection of premium loose leaf teas. They even had a series of tea house …

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