Slowly we may be able to enjoy our summer. The sun has been out, the humidity high and the temperatures hovering into the upper 30’s degree celsius. What does that spell…Beach time in the Toronto area, located on the shores of Lake Ontario. There is no shortage of places to wade, dive, swim in the […]
Read MoreThese are the pros and cons of hitchhiking. Musician extraordinaire Roger Waters once eloquently coined this phrase. For those who frequent this blog page, you will notice that Mr. Waters quoted for his “tongue and cheek” insight. I am trying to assess if the fine art of moving across the earth while not paying a […]
Read More“Here I sit broken-hearted, went to shit, but only farted.” -The public toilet poet. Yes, that does sound crass because it is, but metaphorically it has a modicum of truth associated with it. As a travel writer, one of the worst things that can happen is being grounded. A ship in a harbour. What could […]
Read MorePlease Note: Due to concerns with the Covit-19 virus. Many events have been cancelled. Please contact the venue directly for more information. The sun is out, and March is finally here, which means that Saint Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. As in most large cities with a large Irish population that means Green […]
Read MoreWhile the wind whistles around us at a furious pace and the ground is still laden with snow, it is hard to grasp that there are better times ahead. I could go into economic collapse and being on the verge of the real-life zombie apocalypse. Still, I refuse, let us leave that for the messengers […]
Read MoreMajor metropolitan cities can be expensive, I have been to a few, and my wallet suffers from it every time. Here in Toronto’s hidden art world, I created a listing of 8 museums and galleries that you can visit for free and not feel that money for food is a luxury. Although some of the […]
Read More“Skating away on the thin ice of the new day” This my friends would be incredibly unsafe, so I would not recommend it. For those that enjoy the natural ice of lakes and ponds, I would strongly suggest that the ice be no thinner than 10 inches, be especially aware of the shorelines as this […]
Read MoreMajor sporting events are significant for everyone, even those that are not particularly interested in the game itself. Here are 8 amazing places to watch the Superbowl in Toronto. Creating an excellent opportunity to get people together, nosh on a few goodies and savor cocktails. Manufacturers of an amber drink, are hoping that your indulgence […]
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Hi I am glad you could spend a few minutes with me. I am Jon, or JL or some people refer "to me as that guy with the most amazing blog site"-unfortunately I don't hear that enough. Maybe you can help with that. Welcome to Vacation Time Escapes. Here I hope we can entice you move away from your comfort zone and step out into the forever abundant pastures of your life. Hop aboard, you have the ticket to your own escape, the adventure is yours. Your Vacation, Your Escape.
Hi I am glad you could spend a few minutes with me. I am Jon, or JL or some people refer "to me as that Guy with the most amazing blog site"-unfortunately I don't hear that enough. Maybe you can help with that. Welcome to Vacation Time Escapes. Here I hope we can entice you move away from your comfort zone and step out into the forever abundant pastures of your life. Hop aboard, you have the ticket to your own escape, the adventure is yours. Your Vacation, Your Escape.
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