11 Things to do in Antigonish Antigonish is home to St. Fancis Xavier University and the oldest continuous Highland games outside of Scotland but there’s a lot more to explore as a visitor. It’s just a 2 hour drive from Halifax and is full of great eateries, outdoor activities, amazing beaches and the cutest little…
2 Day Foodie Itinerary in Truro Nova Scotia If you’ve missed it up to this point, I grew up in Truro Nova Scotia. And, as I’ve mentioned, it hasn’t always been perceived as the vibrant town it is now! When I was young, there were a couple of dive bars an Italian Soda shop called…
Our Urban Balcony Garden Reveal Urban gardening is (apparently) a thing! However, urban gardening in Canadian climates is severely under-represented as we’ve learned. Yes, we’re travel bloggers! No, we have never talked about gardening before. But here’s the thing. Not being able to travel outside of the Atlantic Bubble has allowed us to create space…
Relaxation and Wellness Itinerary in Truro Sometimes you just need a day to yourself, without an agenda, to just unwind. That’s exactly what this relaxation and wellness itinerary in Truro Nova Scotia is for! Highlights of This Itinerary: Spas, Cocktails, Patios and Picnics If sipping cocktails, leisurely picnics and self-care spa dates is your speed,…
Alcohol-Free Craft Beer with Gruvi 100+ episodes. That’s how many live happy hour shows we hosted during the shut-down here in Nova Scotia. That’s more than 100 different cocktails and we didn’t repeat a single one. While we enjoy a cocktail, we also recognize that there are plenty of folks looking for alcohol-free craft beer…
1-Day Truro Nova Scotia Itinerary for the Active Traveller Truro Nova Scotia is just one hour from Halifax which makes it the perfect day trip destination. If you love exploring new places by the power of your own two feet, here’s an itinerary that might just be the ticket for you. Highlights of…
The Ultimate Armchair Travel Guide Whether you’re a seasoned globe-trotter who finds themselves suddenly stuck at home or a home-body who prefers to dream from the comfort of their living room, we’ve got you covered. Staying home doesn’t mean you can’t continue to explore, learn, and grow through travel. In this ultimate armchair travel guide,…
Questions to Ask Before Starting a Balcony Garden We’re apartment dwellers. We made a decision years ago that we wanted the freedom, flexibility, and security an apartment offers so that we can prioritize travel. But, as such, there are some sacrifices that come with apartment life…like outdoor space. It only recently occurred to us that…
How to Choose the Right Plants for a Balcony Garden Figuring out how to choose the right plants for a balcony garden was the easy part. Finding the right planters and containers for a small space garden was another task entirely! And, dearest blog reader, the container (as I’ve learned) is an essential part…
Nova Scotia Wineries That Deliver There has never been a more important time to support local! Whether you live right here in Nova Scotia or call another part of the world home, it’s time to take a good look at Nova Scotia wine (if you haven’t already). Nova Scotia wines have accumulated international acclaim for…