I'm finally starting to claw my way out of the long list of posts I've never gotten around to writing. In fall 2023, I traveled to Vancouver for a conference and spent a few extra days on a post-trip to Vancouver Island. The capital city, Victoria, is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been … [Read more...] about How to Spend a Weekend in Victoria, Canada
Canada
What I Packed for Canada
My family trip to Canada this summer sort of snuck up on me, booked months in advance, but a crazy summer kept me from preparing as much as I normally would have. I knew it would be cold in Banff, but I think I underestimated what the weather would be like. I was only gone for around six days, … [Read more...] about What I Packed for Canada
Visiting Banff in the Summer
A few weeks back, my family and I took our first vacation together in a number of years. Previously, we'd been to Puerto Rico and Maine, but it had been many years since we could all sync our schedules. After seeing pictures of iconic Lake Louise, pictured above, my mom chose our destination: Banff … [Read more...] about Visiting Banff in the Summer
Caroline in the City Guide to Toronto
After visiting Toronto, Canada for a conference a few years back, I found the city to be perhaps one of the most underrated in North America. The city is a melting pot of different cultures, bringing in ethnic eateries with influences from China, Vietnam, India and beyond. The young and hip have … [Read more...] about Caroline in the City Guide to Toronto
My Favorite Eats of 2013
Why yes, it is that time of year where I get to relive my gluttony favorite meals from my travels of the year. I sure got around in 2013, so my favorite eats are certainly varied. And I've gotten worse about how many pictures I take of my meals, meaning they are much more frequent. To those who have … [Read more...] about My Favorite Eats of 2013