Read about my first snowshoeing lesson (complete with tips) at the Minden Wild Water Preserve with Yours Outdoors in Haliburton Highlands, Ontario.
Mary Chong
Mary Chong
Mary Chong is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. A food and travel writer, and founder of Calculated Traveller, when not working as a freelance graphic designer, Mary is either travelling with her husband Ray or planning the next big adventure.
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When one thinks of food in Japan one thinks of fresh sushi, saucy teriyaki, and crispy tempura — yet on OUR trip to Japan, we went in search of a unique Japanese fast food adventure!
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Travelling doesn’t require a plane ticket. When I feel like a trip to Japan on the cheap I visit a local Japanese Garden – Kariya Park Mississauga Ontario.
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Before your next driving trip read these 10 Road Trip Rules to Drive By and ensure a smooth, fight free, trouble-free, safe auto adventure.
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Read our list of things to do in Lafayette Louisiana in the heart of Cajun-Creole country including a recipe for shrimp and crawfish etouffee
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Read why from the moment I entered Maggie Oakes Brasserie in Old Montreal Quebec, I knew this was going to be my favourite restaurant during my stay!
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In search of authentic souvenirs of Japan? Then Urban Adventures Tokyo Made in Japan Shopping tour through Ningyocho and Nihonbashi is ideal!
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Cooking with Mexican Ingredients at Home – Shredded Chicken and Potato Taquitos
by Mary Chongby Mary ChongUsing Mexican ingredients from our travels in our home, we share a recipe for Shredded Chicken and Potato Taquitos perfect with homemade guacamole or salsa.
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If you are looking for an ultralight camera strap that is safe, secure, affordable, and functional, for travel read our Peak Design Leash Review.
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These cultural dishes may not be the best dishes from these countries but they are delicious international foods that you can easily cook or find at home.
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In San Antonio Texas there are good eats everywhere you look but each time I visit this gorgeous city I feast on one thing — guacamole.
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Treasure, trains, pirates, ghosts, margaritas, sunsets and pie, oh my! Read our ultimate travel guide to Key West Florida with a one-day whirlwind adventure!
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Located about 30 minutes from Orlando, Balmoral Resort Florida in Haines City is an ideal home base for any Central Florida vacation.
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A modern decor of beige blue and yellow tones that mimic the beach outside awaits you at the Pismo Beach Inn at the Pier in San Luis Obispo, California.
We share the surprises we discovered on a road trip to Pembroke Ontario, 1.5-hr from Ottawa & 4-hr from Toronto in the picturesque Ottawa Valley of Canada.
To recreate memories of past Mexican adventures at home, I travel to my kitchen to make this easy homemade Mexican fire-roasted salsa recipe.
Organized tech gear is the key to stress-free travel for working at the neighbourhood coffee shop or flying long-haul around the world. In this article, we review the Peak Design Tech Pouch for easily accessible organized packing.
Discover our list of the most popular Indian food in the world where there is something for everyone whether you are vegan, vegetarian, or non-vegetarian.
Known for its vibrant, robust, and rhythmic culture, Miami is more than just the gateway to the Florida Keys. Everything from wildlife to wild nights awaits in this beautiful city, sparkling like a jewel on the tip of South Florida.
Located near Disneyland, Downtown Disney, Disney California Adventure, and the Anaheim Convention Center the Hilton Anaheim is perfect for work and play.