Travel

    Cascata dos Anjos

    Prior to arriving in Madeira, I had done oodles of research on fun little stops we could make during our three week stay so we can explore when we have some extra time and one of them was Cascata dos Anjos. Cascata dos Anjos is a waterfall located in Ponta do Sol, close by to where we were staying. During my research, Google told me it was only 10 minutes away but my sense of direction took a few days…

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  • Hiking Travel

    Rota da Banana

    Madeira may be renowned for its hiking and breathtaking landscapes, but it is also a major banana producer. The south coast, where we stayed, is adorned with banana plantations, and Madalena…

  • Hiking Travel

    Levada do Moinho

    This was our first hike in Madeira. Confusingly, there are two Levada do Moinho hikes in Madeira. The hike I am writing about is called Levada Do Moinho – Levada Nova…

  • Travel

    Madeira

    Getting ready for a three week journey to Madeira, Portugal was a big deal this year. We planned it for almost five months before we left, finding a nice home we both…

  • Life Stories

    2024 in Review

    2024 was another busy year for us and a lot of fun… In the early part of the year, we stayed around home and spent time researching and planning our trip…

  • Plant Based

    Tofu Red Curry & Wild Rice

    Vegan Thai Tofu Red Curry & Wild Rice I love this recipe. It’s easy to make, delicious and easy to change it up with different veggies and by serving it with…

  • Life Stories

    Our Bike Trails – Part Two

    It’s December now and I have continued my bike rides through the end of November. For the most part, the weather has been good but there have been a few cold…

  • Travel

    Autumn Colours at Home

    It’s been a beautiful Autumn this year. The weather seems to be getting slightly warmer for longer each year. This year, a full ten years in to our having begun work…

  • Plant Based

    Hasselback Butternut Squash

    Earlier this month I had some fun with dinner and made a hasselback butternut squash topped with a sweetcorn, cilantro & feta salsa on a bed of fresh arugula. This learning…

  • Hiking Travel

    Flowerpot Island

    Flowerpot Island near Tobermory, Ontario, is one of the most beautiful and unique places in Ontario. The island, part of the Fathom Five National Marine Park, is famous for its rock…

  • Life Stories

    Around our gardens

    When we built our house in 2013, I had told Yim that I wanted to grow our own little forest. It’s something I’ve set out to do in each of the…

  • Life Stories

    Grateful for our life

    I’ve come to a point in our lives where I recognize that I am grateful for every day. It’s become important to me at this stage to recognize our life and…