For those who love to wander from adventure to adventure.
Right then, let’s talk about escaping. Not in a dramatic, ‘pack your bags and join the circus’ sort of way, but more of a ‘good grief, I need a break from the relentless cheerfulness of Barrie/gridlock of Toronto’ manner. Apparently, salvation lies just over an hour from the Big Smoke, in a place called Cobourg. […]
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It seems someone’s always trying to rank things, doesn’t it? From the best poutine in Barrie – a hotly contested local debate, I assure you – to which nation holds the most sway over the global imagination. Recently, attention turned to the latter, with a global culture index attempting to quantify that most slippery of
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Honestly, sometimes you look out at the quiet streets of Barrie, perhaps after a perfectly nice, perfectly predictable evening stroll by the lake, and you think, ‘Is this it?’. Then you hear whispers, tales carried on the westerly winds (or, more likely, the internet), of a place so utterly different, so fantastically chaotic and gloriously
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Isn’t it peculiar how the grand tapestry of global events can influence whether Mrs. Higgins next door decides to finally visit Penetanguishene instead of Florida this winter? It seems the winds of political change and a generally unsettled world are subtly nudging folks right here in Barrie, and indeed across Canada, to reconsider their holiday
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It seems the world has developed an insatiable appetite for adventure, not just for the eyes, but thrillingly, for the palate. A recent glimpse into the crystal ball of gastronomy, courtesy of the Luxury Group by Marriott International’s ‘Future of Luxury Food Travel 2025’ report, reveals that culinary tourism isn’t just simmering; it’s positively bubbling
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Right then, let’s talk travel. There seems to be a peculiar shift afoot, a sort of quiet rebellion against the beige predictability of the modern hotel. It appears a growing number of intrepid souls, folks who yearn for more than just a key card and a bewilderingly complex television remote, are deliberately choosing to kip
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There’s a peculiar comfort in the familiar, isn’t there? For many Ontarians, particularly those nestled comfortably near Barrie, summer often means the cool embrace of Lake Simcoe or the rugged beauty further north. Yet, just a few hours south lies another Great Lake, a vast expanse often overlooked, whispering tales of warmer waters and shores
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For Canadians dreaming of international exploration in 2025, prevailing economic currents suggest significant opportunities for value. As global travel continues its recovery, specific destinations are emerging where favourable conditions align, potentially stretching the Canadian dollar further than anticipated. Understanding these budget travel trends reveals pathways to experiencing rich cultures and stunning landscapes without exorbitant costs.
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