Let’s face it; resorts get a bad rap. No one who claims to “love travel” openly admits to loving resorts, right? Since I’ve started writing this blog, I’ve noticed a big explosion in people who love to travel but hate resorts. I was one of them, for a long time. When I visited Cuba with … Continue reading
Netflix is quite the powerhouse, isn’t it? With its own films, series, and special documentaries, the entertainment giant’s list of original content is growing. And although Canada’s Netflix isn’t quite as good as the US’ Netflix (why, Netflix?!), we still get some of the good stuff. The most recent documentary I watched happened to be … Continue reading
One of my favourite memories, as a child, involved noodle soup, laying on my bed, and a good book. I haven’t outgrown the habit of reading, but I’ve had a lot less time to put into this desire to always read more. It all stems from going to university; while a great place to learn, it’s … Continue reading
February in Toronto tends to be a month of “downs”. The skies are greyer, the air is an awkward mix of cool and humid, and the days are shorter. However, the first week of February is also a great time for culinary explorations. Here, the city’s famous “Winterlicious” is in full force. “Winterlicious” is a sort … Continue reading
As a kid, any time I heard the words, “we’re having rice for dinner”, I would complain. It seemed as though every night, my mother would make us her classic dinner – rice, a side of meat, and a basic salad that is a staple in Persian cuisine. As an adult, I only crave those … Continue reading
Spanish food isn’t my favourite, particularly the kind that is made in Madrid. On the bright side, Madrid offers an array of amazing cuisine, particularly of the Japanese variety. The amount of Japanese restaurants to be found around Madrid is incredible, and often cheaper than one would expect! As a result of that, I’ve had … Continue reading
4+ neighbourhoods, 3+ weeks, 2+ surrounding cities, 1 preview of my trip to Los Angeles: My take on the different and distinct places to visit in L.A., the surrounding area, and even Santa Barbara is all currently in the works! Continue reading
The Rooted Traveller 