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If you could only eat one meal, for the rest of your life, what would it be? Easy. Brunch! I’ve been a long time lover of all things brunch so when the opportunity for us to explore Nova Scotia’s brunch options it was an easy sell. From classic breakfast cocktails to unique takes on traditional…
We have a serious soft spot for Irish Pubs. In fact, we often daydream about owning our very own one day (no, it’s not in the plans…just a “wouldn’t it be fun if…”). Finbar’s Irish Pub in Dartmouth isn’t just a random pub for us. It actually holds a particularly special place in our hearts…
I remember my first visit to Bistro Le Coq, as if it were yesterday. I sat down to dinner with a group of girlfriends and one declared to the waiter, “You choose my meal. I like everything. I’ll take one appetizer, a main & a dessert”. This was well before “food blogger” appeared next to…
The first time I visited the Vines Pasta Grill in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia was many years ago and it was to experience their famous Sunday brunch. I’d heard good things but at the time wasn’t a “foodie” as I would now qualify myself so I’ve been dying to get back and see if it was,…
Historic Charm at the Tata House It’s no surprise that we adore the North Shore of Nova Scotia. We have a real soft spot for Tatamagouche, Malagash, River John & the surrounding area not only because there are so many unique things to do but mainly because the PEOPLE are outstanding. Case and point? Just…
A WINTER RETREAT TO CAMBRA SANDS Cambra Sands is conveniently located directly on the beach in Malagash, Nova Scotia just minutes from Tatamagouche which happens to be one of our very favourite little villages! We’re no strangers to travelling in less than idea weather conditions so while everyone was shooting us sideways glances at the…
4 REASONS TO VISIT THE QUARTERDECK A mile of white sand and sweeping views of the ocean is only the beginning of the luxury that awaits you at the Quarterdeck. Located on the south shore of Nova Scotia, about 15 minutes from Liverpool, it’s no secret that the Quarterdeck is one of our absolute favourite…
5 Reasons to Choose a Vacation Rental with Lease Better This was our first time staying in a vacation rental so we weren’t sure what to expect when we pulled in to the driveway of this lovely vacation rental home in Chester, Nova Scotia. We’re accustomed to all sorts of different scenarios from luxury resorts…
We’ve spent an extraordinary amount of time exploring our home province of Nova Scotia here in Canada. The diverse landscapes, interesting characters and wildly unpredictable weather never ceases to amaze us. You’ve likely heard of the usual suspects when it comes to tourist destinations so we thought we’d give you a different kind of list…