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Beautiful Gardens from All Around The World

Though we still have several months to go before we can start gardening or even thinking about gardening, it’s always fun to start planning your dream garden or mini-garden on your balcony/terrace. We took a look at some beautiful gardens, with equally beautiful histories, from around the world.

So have a seat, and be prepared to be amazed: Continue reading

5 Beautiful International Resorts That Are Calling Your Name

Our travel bug has been itching like crazy these past few weeks – and it seems to be a common ailment amongst a lot of our peers as January comes to an end. We know we’re still in store for a few more months of winter and we just can’t help wanting to escape for a little bit – just a week, or two! Here are some beautiful international resorts that are waiting for us, margaritas and beach towels included! Continue reading

Top 5 Walk Scores in Toronto

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Toronto is the 2nd most walkable city in Canada, according to Walk Score, coming in right after Vancouver. With a score of 71, it means that most errands in Toronto can be accomplished on foot and that Toronto also has a pretty impressive public transportation system.

The Walk Score measures walkability on a scale of 0-100 based on how walkable the routes are to run basic errands like visit the grocery store, grab a bite to eat, and drop off the kids to school. The Transit Score, which we will also talk about, calculates the distance to closest transit stop on each route, and the route frequency. Both are important to us, and both are important to many residents in the city.

This week on the blog we take a look at the top Walk Scores in the city: Continue reading

4 Chalets That Make Us Want To Escape To The Cold

We know it’s cold outside – really, really, cold. And we know that when thinking of vacation spots, going to a cold destination is the last thing on your mind, but hear us out. When you have a warm, cozy fireplace burning every night and some of the best views ever, then you probably wouldn’t mind the cold so much, right? In fact, you probably never have to even leave your chalet if that was the case!

Here are some of the world’s most luxurious and beautiful chalets. Continue reading

Much-Anticipated Buildings of 2015

Every year, the buildings get taller, stronger, fancier and some would say, better. Being architecture and design-loving nerds, we always keep our eyes peeled to see what’s in store for the near future. This year, we’ve got a whole lot to look forward to.

Here are some projects we can’t wait to see completed or started later this year: Continue reading

Feeling the Need for High Speed in California

California High Speed Rail

The year started off with a bang in California, thanks to the groundbreaking of the much-delayed high speed rail line which would allow a trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco in less than three hours.

Yes, you read that right. Travelling at a speed of over 200 mph, the long trip usually takes about 12 hours, but will soon take a fraction of the time. The project, which was approved six years ago, is expected to cost $68-billion (gulp) and take about 15 years to complete. Continue reading

Last minute Yorkville shopping guide

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Ladies and gentlemen, it’s the final weekend before Christmas which means you better get all your shopping done before it’s Christmas Eve and you’re scrambling! We’re going to give you a quick guide on Christmas shopping, the hours, where to get some complimentary gift wrapping, and where you can find the best special gifts for everyone on your list.

Ready? Get your pen and paper out because we’ve got some tips and tricks! Continue reading