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  • 5 PLACES TO EAT LIKE LOCAL IN MAUI

    Last Updated on January 7, 2026 by Marisa There are many reasons to fall in love with Maui and one of the reasons is definitely because of their fresh, local and exotic cuisine. From their fruits and juices to their fish and spices- the Maui food scene is one of the best on all of the islands…

  • Taking in Porto

    Last Updated on January 3, 2026 by Marisa After spending a few days in Lisbon and a day in the Douro Valley- we were onto the next….PORTO!  The city of Porto is set on a magical river with a quaint and colourful old town sitting right along it, tons of amazing architecture, great food (and port!), scenic…

  • #LoveyourCurls with Dove Hair

    Last Updated on January 7, 2026 by Marisa “This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Dove Hair but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #LoveYourCurls #pmgdove http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV” When my Emoji keyboard didn’t have a taco or champagne emoji- I felt robbed. Why you gotta leave out the…

  • BLUEST CITIES IN THE WORLD

    Last Updated on January 7, 2026 by Marisa BLUEST CITIES TO DISCOVER #1- Chefchaouen, Morrocco This city is not only a pretty blue one but it also is one with a deep rooted history. In 1930, there were many Jewsih refugees fleeing the opression of Hitler  and decided to paint the city in blue to…

  • Douro Valley Paradise

    Last Updated on January 7, 2026 by Marisa When I used to think of port wine- I would associate it with old men who smoke cigars and eat cheese by the pound. My perception of this changed after visiting the oldest wine region in the world-the Douro Valley and learning more about the unique wine blend…

  • Maaji Major

    Last Updated on January 3, 2026 by Marisa Oh hey…just some pictures of me roaming through the beach caves of Portugal in my favourite/new Maaji Swimwear.  I’m a waterbaby at heart and there is nothing that gets me more excited for my vacation than adding a bathing suit to my suitcase. Although I love soo…

  • INSIDE: Porto Bay Lisbon

    Last Updated on January 3, 2026 by Marisa Porto Bay Lisbon Porto Bay Lisbon, which recently opened its doors earlier this year, is like a sanctuary right in the heart of Lisbon. Just a short walk to the Avenida da Liberdade you are in one of the nicest areas of the city. Walking into this…

  • Dreamy Sintra

    Last Updated on January 3, 2026 by Marisa Sintra in a nutshell is where fairytales are born . It is a place where you believe in romance, princesses, dreams and sword fighting on horses. It is a place where Walt Disney must have spent time and it puts actual Disneyland to shame ( ok that’s a lie but almost!)…

  • Taking it Back

    Last Updated on January 3, 2026 by Marisa Dress: A.B.S Mexican nights call for colourful dresses and very low backs…am I right? Got this beauty of a dress from my boyfriends mom who had it casually hanging in her closet, unworn and insisted that I have it. It took me all of .3 seconds to…

  • A day in Hamilton, Ontario

    Last Updated on January 11, 2026 by Lynne Toronto is almost always referred to as a “mini version of New York” and soon in the years to come- you can bet your bottom dollar that Hamilton will be referred to as a “mini version of Toronto” ! With the new Go Station just arriving, the…

  • Lovely Lisbon

    Last Updated on January 3, 2026 by Marisa When we told people we were going to Portugal on a vacation we were met with a lot of “Why there?” Well… after getting home from a 2 week stint in the country not too long ago and falling ridiculously hard for it- I am happy to…

  • Moon Child

    Last Updated on January 3, 2026 by Marisa When I was in Tulum we stayed at a place with no electricity so it truly felt fitting to wear my Moon Child sweater ( as the moon was basically our only source of light at night). This sweater from Spiritual Gangster is so light, thin and…