Category: Urban Escapes

  • 10 Jan 2020

Puerto Vallarta: A place of growth

Puerto Vallarta is a place of revitalization and growth. But before I enlighten you with all the niceties about Puerto Vallarta, there is something that I have to mention before we begin. For this I need to quote the Beatles song “Back in the USSR,” this quote has nothing to do with the USSR (modern-day […]

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  • 19 Dec 2019

Only spend a dollar at Christmas

How to feel Christmas and only spend a dollar? Yes, call me mad if you like, but recently I have been on a quest to forgo the commercialism of the large shopping outlets both online and off. I am trying to find an ideal form of holiday spirit. I know that this will not apply […]

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  • 05 Dec 2019

Cannabis 420: An Amazing Toronto Guide.

UpDated April 20 2020 Exhaling deeply, he begins to remember a time not so long ago. Placing his pipe full of cannabis back down on the table. It is 420. That can only mean Cannabis 420 a amazing Toronto day. On 4 20 (April 20th) His mind began to wander to a time where the […]

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  • 12 Nov 2019

Grey Cup: 6 Things you need to know

While this year’s outdoor sports season slowly winds down in Canada, there are still some huge events on the horizon. With the Grey Cup close at hand, here are 6 things you need to know. Although I am writing this from the perspective of those that live north of the 49th degree parallel, I think […]

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  • 29 Oct 2019

The one hour escape

The one hour escape exists. While the city is an exciting place to be. Often, the pace of the metropolis is overwhelming and one needs to leave for quieter pastures. Here to noise disappears, the frantic manic congestion evaporates, if only for an afternoon Within close proximity of the city of Toronto. This post has […]

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  • 23 Oct 2019

Toronto Halloween: 5 Fantastic Festivals

As the days become shorter and the cold wind creates a hollow sound from the northwest, it can only mean that autumn is upon us. The transition from autumn to winter becomes more prevalent. The leaves are changing or have changed colour. The greyness of the sky can only mean that with are in the […]

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  • 10 Oct 2019

15 Wonderful Waterfront Wateringholes

For those that enjoy the Toronto waterfront, and surrounding areas. You may be surprised that there are many places to stop to get a beverage or a bite to eat. 15 Wonderful Waterfront Wateringholes. These range from the thirsty cyclists clad in the traditional riding attire (Spandex friendly) to the more sophisticated amongst us, at […]

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  • 29 Jul 2019

You”ROC”hester Facts

Hands On the Wheel While we continue our travels eastward the next scheduled stop is Rochester New York. We are on a whirlwind tour of the southern shore of Lake Ontario. Of course, you can’t always adhere to the schedule and budget. Therefore, it is important to take a break and enjoy some amazing countryside. […]

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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.

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