Texas Nanaimo Bars

Nanaimo bars are a delicious Canadian treat originating in – you guessed it! – Nanaimo. I first tried one in British Columbia on our way to Whistler (read about that trip here) and I was forever changed. Nanaimo Bars are super rich chocolatey layer treat with coconut, graham cracker crumbs and nuts. Divine! You really…

Summer Travel Ideas

Have summer travel on your mind? Me too! I’m off to Nevis in the West Indies this week but first I wanted to talk about some summer travel ideas. St. Croix I’m so excited to stay at The Buccaneer on St. Croix this summer! There has never been a better time to visit the US…

Spring Travel Ideas

Raise your hand if you’ve got travel on the brain! It’s not just me? Popular this spring is Cuba since airlines celebrated the travel ban lift with incredible roundtrip deals. Flights to Europe are also unusually low. We’re talking $400-$500 for London, Frankfurt, Milan, and Paris. The trick, I’m reading, is to fly back seven days…

Vacationing in Whistler, BC

If you’re looking for adventure, Whistler, British Columbia is the place to go. There are so many options from hiking to mountain biking to ziplining. My loyal readers know how often I hang out with my parents – they’re basically my favorite people – so it’s probably know surprise that I tagged along on their vacation….

Eating Your Way Through Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada

My mama has been dreaming of Lake Louise for a decade and this August, we were finally able to see the glorious Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in person! Here are my tips for eating your way through a trip to Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada. Banff, Alberta You’ve been traveling all day to get to Lake…