Boston Eats: Chowda, Cannoli & that Elusive Donut...

Because every trip I take seems to turn into a foodie trip, I thought I'd share some of the delicious eats I encountered on a recent trip to the beautiful city of Boston!

Before arriving in Boston, I wasn't really sure what the largest city in New England had to offer up besides seafood. I mean Chicago has deep dish pizza, Philadelphia has cheesesteak, but what else did Boston own the bragging rights to?

After a little online digging and a lot of hitting the streets and taste testing, it turns out there are so many local gems that Boston can be proud of. Here are some of the ones I discovered and at the end of this list, some of the spots I missed but will need to save for my next trip!

Weekend Getaway: Langdon Hall

Sun-soaked afternoon hikes, stately sitting rooms and a peaceful atmosphere made Langdon Hall in Cambridge, Ontario the perfect weekend escape just outside of the city.

Jets to Brazil

Photo Credit: Mark Goble

Sorry this post has nothing to do with the former American rock band fronted by Blake Schwarzenbach, but everything to do with the my recent love for all things Brazil.

From the easy elegance of bossa nova ballads to the upbeat dance numbers Brazil is known and loved for, online radio station Ambiance Brasil does a superb job of transporting us to the sunny beaches and vibrant nightlife of South America's largest country. I love listening to AB while I'm stuck in the concrete jungle studying or working, though I was surprised to learn the station is based out of France under a neat self-publishing agreement with Radionomy.

And because my heart never wanders far from food, I also have a mini blog crush on Dulce Delights, the brainchild of breezy Brazilian home cook Raiza who produces her very own home cooking show!

Quirky and colourful, Raiza's sunny personality and step-by-step instructions encourage even the most reluctant cook to give her mouth-watering recipes a try.

What city or country are you currently in love with?

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(Image: Mark Goble, Video: Dulce Delight)

All you need is...

I'm off to Ottawa this weekend to see the Caravaggio & His Followers in Rome exhibit at the National Gallery of Canada and I'm so stoked! Hopefully this kicks off a summer full of road trips and mini adventures :)

Image via The Girl with Glass Feet but I don't think she's the original artist. If anyone knows who the artist is, please let me know so I can credit them properly!

Princi Cafe, Soho.

A beautiful cafe in London, England that features lots of natural materials and rugged rock faces in its design.

Cremoso alla nocciola and a loose leaf chamomile tea :)