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Do you remember, back in March, when we all thought this would last two weeks?

The snow was melting in Winnipeg, I had a new boyfriend, I was almost overwhelmed with freelancing work, I was going to the gym regularly and loving it.

“Two weeks without seeing my family and friends, two weeks without going to restaurants, two weeks without going to the gym?” I panicked.

Oh, how innocent and naive I was. How blissfully, ignorantly unaware.

Let’s face it – not all holiday romances are meant to be long-term. Those damn holiday goggles can affect us all. Here are a few of my travel romance hits and misses… and what I’ve learned along the way.

What do tiny succulents, shimmery lotions, and a 70s folk singer have in common? A selection of things I’m loving this month…

What do Shawn Mendes, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, documentaries on cults, and green lipstick all have in common? A selection of things I’m loving this month…

Hey! Are you trying to figure out which countries aren’t shitholes? I’ve carefully put together this great list of countries for you.

An open letter to the men who try to insult me by saying, “There’s a reason you travel solo, sweetheart.”