Places

A Summer Evening in Parksville: Shell Place Cards, Fresh Salads & a Family Cake-Off

There’s something about summer in Parksville, BC, that makes you want to slow down and enjoy the simple things—the ocean, good food, and, most importantly, time with family. We’re in Parksville with the family right now, and last nigh...

The Perfect Summer Lake Day Feast

by Jody Hollis | Events, Places

There are summer days you plan for, and then there are summer days that somehow become unforgettable. This one started with the idea of spending time by the lake. By the end of it, we realized the lake was just the backdrop. The real event?...

A Canada Day Tradition We’ll Never Forget: The 77th Annual Saturna Island Lamb Barbecue 🇨🇦

by Jody Hollis | Events, Places

One of the things we love most about traveling is discovering traditions that have been bringing communities together for generations. During our Canada Day adventure on Saturna Island, we experienced exactly that when we attended the 77th ...

Slow Mornings, Cozy Pajamas & a Little Vancouver Magic

by Jody Hollis | Places

Some trips are packed with sightseeing, restaurant reservations, and busy schedules. Others invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. My recent stay at the Wedgewood Hotel & Spa in Vancouver was e...

The Last Rally: A Farewell to the Courts at Uptown

by Jody Hollis | Events, Places

There are some spaces that become more than what they were built for. Over the past two years, the pickleball courts at Uptown became one of those places. What started as a place to rally quickly became something much bigger—a gathering p...

The White Dress That Made Me Slow Down

by Jody Hollis | Places, Style

There’s something timeless about a white dress. It doesn’t need to be loud or overly complicated to make an impression. A beautiful white dress carries a softness and elegance that always feels effortless. And sometimes, the simplest ou...