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Kourtnie Forbes
- Mar 5, 2019
- 7 min
A Snowy Day Trip to Estonia’s Old Tallinn
Pulled back eight hundred years into Estonia's past, Wanderous Affair's photographer Kourtnie Forbes shares her eventful day discovering the medieval town of Tallinn. This is a city with seemingly endless historical gems to unearth. I want to begin by stating that by no means, am I a lover of cold weather. As you can imagine, this can be quite inconvenient when, like me, you live somewhere like Toronto, Canada. I actively avoid all outdoor activities as soon as I can see my b
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Emily Fata (admin)
- Mar 4, 2019
- 7 min
#MyHelsinkiResidence: The Nordic Getaway of a Lifetime
Wanderous Affair's editor-in-chief, Emily Fata, expounds upon her week in Helsinki, Finland with #MyHelsinkiResidence. From the food, to the saunas, to the thrill of walking along the Baltic Sea at sunset, Helsinki has something for every traveller to fall in love with. This January, I spent my time unearthing the beauty of Europe’s most northern continental capital, Helsinki, in partnership with #MyHelsinkiResidence. With so much to do, see, and taste in this lively Nordic c
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Emily Fata (admin)
- Feb 18, 2019
- 6 min
Winter in Helsinki
Known for their picturesque white winters, the city of Helsinki is the ultimate spot for travellers who thrive amidst the beauty of snowfall. Wanderous Affair's editor-in-chief, Emily Fata, delves into some of her favourite spots to uncover during a snowy week in Finland's capital, both indoors and out! Even with a deep love for sunshine for the warmth of summertime, I've recently discovered just how much I love to travel to colder climates in the winter: this January, I trav
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Emily Fata (admin)
- Feb 5, 2019
- 9 min
A Day in Old Tallinn
While visiting Helsinki, Wanderous Affair's editor-in-chief, Emily Fata, took a day trip across the Gulf of Finland to spend a day in Tallinn, Estonia. This Medieval paradise quickly became a favourite city thanks to its rich culture, stunning architecture, and vibrant history. During my time in Helsinki with #MyHelsinkiResidence, I was given the incredible opportunity to take a day trip to Estonia's capital, Tallinn. Nestled in the heart of this seaside city is a town of med
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Emily Fata (admin)
- Feb 4, 2019
- 5 min
Medieval Dining in Tallinn's Olde Hansa
The height of dining in Estonia's Old Town Tallinn, Olde Hansa combines delicious meals inspired by the Middle Ages with a genuine 15th-century experience, all within the walls of what was once a Medieval merchant's house. Wanderous Affair's editor-in-chief, Emily Fata, describes her princess-like experience while lunching here. It was during a remarkable day spent in the Medieval realm that is Tallinn, Estonia (an afternoon provided to Wanderous Affair by VisitTallinn), that
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Emily Fata (admin)
- Jan 29, 2019
- 9 min
Eating My Way Through Helsinki
With seemingly endless restaurants, cafés, and bistros to choose from, Helsinki is certainly a key player in Europe's modern food scene. Amidst a few days spent in this Finnish city, editor-in-chief Emily Fata reflects on her culinary explorations this past week in the Nordics. It's been a mere couple of days back in Toronto, and I'm still unable to shake the thought of Helsinki's amazing food from my mind. For the last week, my travel partner/photographer/friend Kourtnie and
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Sonja Slijepcevic
- Nov 20, 2018
- 4 min
Discovering the Greater Toronto Area by Zodiac Sign
After reading an article about travelling based on one's zodiac sign, adventurist Sonja Slijepcevic found herself exploring the small neighbourhood of Port Credit, a short drive from the city of Toronto. She delves into this beautiful lakeside community, including her favourite restaurant to eat at while visiting. “You should take a trip, based on your zodiac sign,” suggested Lindsay Tiger in her September article (“The trip you should take this fall, based on your zodiac sig
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behindthecarryon
- Sep 5, 2018
- 6 min
Taking on Paris
A gem of a city filled with countless attractions and sights, deciding what to do on your first (or even second) trip to Paris can be tough. In this article, "adopted" Parisienne Jillian Madrid of blog Behind the Carry On, a veteran of La Ville-Lumière, outlines all the top locations you should be visiting on your trip. Paris is one of my favourite European cities. I love France as a whole, but there’s something so special about Paris. I’ve been fortunate enough to visit Pari
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AdventureAbroad Awaits
- Aug 7, 2018
- 5 min
Making the Most of a South Korean Vacation
Looking to travel to South Korea? Here are some key tips from expat Sarah Maine, who currently lives here. I have been living in South Korea for almost six months now, and I am loving every minute of it. I teach English to elementary school students in a small town called Gongju, and when I’m not teaching, I am spending as much time as possible getting to know this wonderful country. Living in a new country – specifically in a very rural, conservative area – has its set of ch
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Marta Kocemba
- Jul 20, 2018
- 5 min
Japan: A Brief Account
Student traveller Marta Kocemba recounts her week in Japan, highlighting three of her favourite discoveries while unearthing the history and culture of the beautiful nation amongst the locals. In October 2017, I had the opportunity to visit Japan, a country that was both fascinating and completely foreign to me. While the trip only lasted one week and was in the middle of the final term of my undergraduate degree, I was determined to make the most of it. This included an agre
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Emily Fata (admin)
- Jan 2, 2018
- 6 min
Conwy, Wales: A Medieval Getaway
Perhaps the most beautiful place in Wales, the magical town of Conwy has held onto its Medieval splendour for hundreds of years, both fascinating and capturing the hearts of modern day tourists. Perhaps the most beautiful place in Wales, the magical town of Conwy has held onto its Medieval roots for hundreds of years, bringing both townspeople and tourists into the heart of a time seemingly long forgotten. I spent the better part of a rainy afternoon meandering through coasta
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Emily Fata (admin)
- Sep 12, 2017
- 2 min
Veg Food Fest 2017
I have been planning on attending Toronto's Veg Food Fest for years now, always interested in any place that offers the chance to try new varieties of food. This year, I had the opportunity to go not as a spectator, but as someone who was able to work one of the best booths. I have been planning on attending Toronto’s Veg Food Fest for years now, always interested in any place that offers the chance to try new varieties of food. I have been wanting to go vegetarian for severa
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Emily Fata (admin)
- Jan 17, 2017
- 2 min
Breakfast in Paris
As I sat down to start this post, the first thing that popped into my mind is: What isn't there to write about Parisian breakfasts? That is, I think it will be quite difficult to narrow down into mere words the utter bliss of starting off your day so perfectly. While in Paris, I would begin my mornings waking up and thinking, Today I won't have a big breakfast. I'll take it easy this morning and save room for lunch. Lunch being a meal I usually only felt peckish for, if I ate
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