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Strawberry Basil Ice Cream (Custard-Based) — Summer in a Scoop

by Candace Sampson

First, let’s get one thing straight: summer is ice cream season in my house. Miss me with it from October to May but come June? Oh it’s game on, baby. I drag out my ice cream machine like I’m unearthing a sacred relic and proceed to make flavour combos that would make Ben and Jerry …

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Wild Nephin National Park: Ireland’s Hidden Gem You Need to See

by Candace Sampson

I had a lot of expectations heading to Ireland of cozy pubs, kelly green landscapes, and chatty characters in every corner. And sure, I got all that. But what I didn’t see coming was how deeply I’d fall for Wild Nephin National Park. I’ve explored a lot of the outdoors—across Canada and beyond—and I’m the …

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You’ve Got Five Minutes to Get Out: Are You Ready?

by Candace Sampson

It’s just you and me here right now, so let’s be real with each other. Despite countless reminders to do so, building an emergency kit in Canada is one of those things we mean to do… but somehow keeps falling to the bottom of our to-do list, right between “clean out the junk drawer” and …

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This Frozen Maple Coffee Is the Most Canadian Way to Stay Caffeinated

by Candace Sampson

Look, I’m not saying this frozen maple coffee drink will replace your $7 cold brew habit but I’m not, not saying that either. Because once you try this, it becomes pretty hard to justify handing your money over to a coffee chain that can’t even spell your name right. This ridiculously easy frozen maple coffee …

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Your Perfect One-Week Celtic Colours Itinerary: Fall in Love with Cape Breton

by Candace Sampson

If chasing fall colours and fiddles sounds like your kind of holiday, then consider this Cabot Trail fall road trip itinerary your sign to book the trip. The Celtic Colours International Festival is one of the most beautiful ways to experience music, culture, and community in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. With concerts happening in dozens …

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Why Canadians Should Rethink Travel to the U.S. — For Now

by Candace Sampson

Despite declining numbers, far too many of us are still asking (or trying to justify): should Canadians travel to the US? I get it, I do. Old habits die hard. For decades, cross-border trips have been second nature, often feeling more familiar than travel within our own country. But when Trump started to threaten our …

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Touch Grass, Canada! It’s Free This Summer

by Candace Sampson

My favourite four-letter F word? Oh please that’s easy……FREE. You thought I was going to say something else didn’t you, you cheeky thing. I mean who amongst doesn’t love getting something for nothing, especially in this economy? This summer, thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, Canadians can enjoy free admission to Parks Canada 2025 sites—national …

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Travel Here, Not There: 10 Canadian Swaps for Your Favourite U.S. Getaways

by Candace Sampson

A year ago, who would have guessed that so many Canadians would be rerouting their vacation plans away from the United States. But here we are, passports tucked away and travel dollars staying closer to home. And it’s more than just avoiding the border, we’re actively seeking out Canadian travel alternatives to our usual go-to …

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