Explore Ontario Hidden Gems & More
I’m a lady with a passion for Ontario travel and inspiring others to get out and explore local
When asked what my favourite social media platform is I respond without a hesitation – Instagram! For me Instagram is about beautiful photos, discovering new places, sharing incredible memories, and so much more. And...
On my second trip to Budapest we decided to visit the Budapest caves which are a great day trip – once we found them. There are approximately 200 caves under the capital formed by...
I remember when people asked me where I was going on my first Europe trip, back in 2005. And of course they smiled and nodded their heads when I mentioned Rome, Paris and London...
Sweet, delicious smells waft out of shops and a giant flower tree with a flair of whimsy is how I was first introduced to Lyon. My short, two hour train ride from Paris landed...
Some cities draw you in with their rich history, while others entice you with their iconic sites. Lisbon’s beauty, for me, is in its magnificent tile work. Thousands of the city’s buildings are covered...
With Halloween just around the corner many of us are daydreaming of haunted places to explore. I’ve been to plenty of haunted places and taken many ghost walks on my travels. One of my...
We’ve all either read the classic or watched one of the many movies on Dracula. But did you ever want to know more? Who is this man of mystery? Charming ancient soul by day...
I have a confession, I’m a huge Dan Brown fan. Author of The Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons, Dan Brown’s books struck a few cords in me. I love the play on...
Laura Cody is one half of the travel bloggers behind Travelling Weasels and could be called House Sitting experts! Discover more about Laura, her travels, House Sitting, and how you can be a house-sitter...
On my last visit to England I was determined to find the ghost of King Arthur. Maybe even Camelot itself. So, I thought, what better place to chase the enchanted Arthurian legend than Glastonbury....
by Will Hatton TRAILS AROUND THE WORLD presents Hiking Mt. Roraima in Venezuela The jungle floor rushed up to meet me as I stumbled forwards, sheets of rain lashing down through the canopy, my pack...
Bristol is one of those hip, energetic cities that has something for everyone. Whether its Bristol’s expansive maritime history or eccentric and thought-provoking street art scene, you certainly won’t be lost on things to...
Sue Bedford is that special breed of indie travel author that sucks you in to whatever she writes, whether it’s her travel blog or a piece for Outpost Magazine. This fellow Canadian decided to...
As the train pulled out of Genoa’s Brignole train station on its way to Cinque Terre I wondered what my next stop of Riomaggiore would hold. The train trundled along Italy’s north-west coast, with wondrous...
From its gritty neighbourhoods to its historic streets Genoa beguiled me. I had no expectations and had merely added Genoa to my itinerary to break up the train ride from Lyon, France to Riomaggiore...
Hey there, I'm Stephanie and am the gal behind The World As I See It. I have a passion for travel, hiking, and local travel in Ontario! Let me take you along on my journey exploring my own backyard - including Ontario small towns, cafes, and trails to cities around the globe. I hope you will be inspired to get out and explore your backyard and beyond!
