Eight years ago, Lily and I found a killer deal on flights from Toronto to Tokyo on YYZDeals.com. We booked in haste and left the logistics for later. Very little research went into the trip beyond a few points of interest and the location of our stay, a room-sized apartment booked through Airbnb. To our … Read more
This winter has been unusually cold and snowy, at least compared to the trends of the past ten years. I’m not ashamed to admit my preference for winters that lean milder and drier, meaning not snowy. Snowy landscapes are scenic, beautiful, and often nostalgic. Snowy cityscapes can be those things, too, but only for a … Read more
Not every adventure requires travel—some come to you. Yesterday, while I was writing my previous entry about my first solo overnight camping trip last August, the northern portion of what American media—specifically The Weather Channel—were calling Winter Storm Fern dumped between 40 and 60 cm of snow over Toronto. Canadian media don’t have the habit … Read more
An aerial photo of the Vanguard Boaters Association, viewed from above Ashbridges Bay during sunset. Toronto. 18 July 2025.
