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I won a giveaway on Instagram!!! This is the firs

I won a giveaway on Instagram!!!

This is the first IG giveaway I’ve won! Yahooo!!! Thank you to @boardtheboat for this sweet @wasagabeachbrewco bundle of goodies. The coolers will be absolutely perfect for my Ontario 160 day trips and the chair is so funky! It makes me want to plan a trip over Wasaga way to explore!

PS if you’re looking for somewhere unique to unwind this summer, the owner of Board the Boat, Cathy, has a suuuuper cool looking AirBnB.

#travelwithtmc #boardtheboatbnb #wasagabeach #wasaga #wasagabeachlife #wasagabeachontario #beachlifevibes #wasagabeachbrewingcompany #wasagabeachbrewco #instagramgiveaways

Happy Thursday, fellow adventurers! Just wanted t

Happy Thursday, fellow adventurers!

Just wanted to pop into your feed and send some love and good vibes your way on this 5th day of the week.

What’s making your eyes sparkle these days? I am looking forward to a food truck later tonight, a rest this evening after 4 very packed days, and some sun this weekend.

#travelwithtmc #kwawesome #goodvibes #eatsleeptravelrepeat #adventureiscalling #happythursday😊

Has anyone else hopped on the garden train over th

Has anyone else hopped on the garden train over the past year and a half?

I love gardens. I grew up cleaning the lettuce and checking for earwigs in my Baba’s garden. That task was usually followed by water fights with my cousins and her and my uncle and then eating fistfuls of raspberries and peas from her garden. It’s such a wholesome and magical place for a kid to be. 🐞 Now that I’m an adult, I appreciate fresh ingredients and the satisfaction of delayed gratification. 🤓

This is my first year growing anything. Knowing that I won’t be jetsetting again this summer makes having the time and attention for a garden more possible. I’m going easy to begin - a bit of cilantro, dill, basil, thyme, chives, garlic, and a big pot of mint!😋

And how does this relate to ✈️ you might ask? You can bet I’ll be attempting to make dishes from around the 🌏 with all of these delicious goodies!!!

PS I’ll take all the tips I can get. I’m pretty green in this area, and I don’t mean my thumb. 🌱

#travelwithtmc #firstgarden #cilantrolover #mintplant #basilplant #garliclovers #greenthumbs #growyourfood #sleepeattravel

HOW it’s GOING + HOW things STARTED + an OOPS!

HOW it’s GOING + HOW things STARTED + an OOPS!

Recently I got my first #pfizervacine from the amazing nurses and volunteers with Waterloo Region, which warranted celebrating with one of my favourite treats, @fourallicecream . For the record, I didn’t faint this time (I was close the last time. See photo two after getting my second dose of Japanese encephalitis for our RTW in 2017), and I tried the new Strawberry Mimosa Sorbet and the Birthday Cake ice cream. Both flavours were deeeelish.

Considering I spontaneously burst into tears watching Spider-Man the other day because the characters were on a plane and then in Italy, it’s safe to say I’m pretty damn excited to get my first jab. I love exploring hyper-locally and throughout Canada, and will always do so. But I also really miss the world. Like a LOT. I miss flying, being a foreigner, getting lost, slowing down, bumbling through other languages, making friends with people I will probably never see again, waking up in new places that smell and look different from home, and learning how little I know and how much more I want to absorb every detail around me.

Soon enough. Jab two, I’m ready for you.

Final thought: Who digs the tan (burn...) line?

#travelwithtmc #teamvaccinewr #pfizervacine #teampfizer #getyourvaccine #waterlooregion #readytofly #byecovid #keepeachothersafe #sunburnt #fourallicecream #strawberrymimosa

Season 2 of the Food Truck Adventures is up and ro

Hey friends and fellow adventurers!😊⁠ ⁠ It'

Hey friends and fellow adventurers!😊⁠
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It's time for me to take a break from social media for a while. I'm telling myself a month but I'm going to feel it out and see how things go. Actually, I already deleted the Instagram app about a week ago, but I'm hopping on quickly to let you know in case you're itching for local travel updates. (Said kind-of ironically considering we're back in lockdown...)⁠
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I hope that you, your family, and your friends are well, healthy, and finding enjoyable ways to fill these bizarre days that don't know when to leave the party.🤦⁠
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If you're looking for ways to add excitement, interest, or even change up the routine, here are some accounts I'd highly suggest checking out - and then get off your phones because it's finally sunny and warm outside!!!⁠
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• @thehappypear - Delicious and healthy food & Irish accents, what's not to love?⁠
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• @the.language.nerds - Their hilarious posts delight both the linguists and the not so nerdy folk.⁠
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• @elmiramaplesyrupfest - This weekend!!! (virtual, of course)⁠
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• @yogasquivveltonfarm - Yoga is good for the body, mind, and soul, not to mention the lovely human, Annie, who bravely just opened her studio is a fabulous person to boot.⁠
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• @waterloolibrary and @kitchenerlibrary - Libraries make the world a better place and we've got incredible programming at both. Seriously. Our libraries are outrageous and awesome. ⁠
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• @ko_ya.reg - If you've ever jumped rope (actually even if you haven't) you've got to check out this guy's skills. Off. The. Charts.⁠
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• @thebrownvanlife - Sim & Kartik and their pup are 3 travelling souls I can't wait to meet one day when covid is done. The travels, the food, the codeswitching, the photos...you'll love them too.⁠
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• @communityfridgekw - What a community resource. Take what you need and leave what you can. This makes my heart so happy. Spread the word, folks.⁠
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Okay, that is all for now. I'm off to write, puzzle to my heart's content, and soak up some Vitamin D while I recharge offline.⁠
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Big hugs and positive vibes to you all!❤️⁠
-Tara (TMc)⁠
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PS I'm thinking about bringing back the Food Truck escapades from last summer...thoughts?🚚😋⁠

Norouz Mobarak! Happy Persian New Year! This is o

Norouz Mobarak! Happy Persian New Year!

This is our Sofreh Haft Seen, which Persians decorate for this holiday (and are much more beautiful). I’ve linked to a bunch of accounts below who have gorgeous ones for you to see as well. A couple of items are missing from ours, but generally a Haft Seen has several items starting with the letter “S” in Farsi that symbolize different things and include:

• Sabzeh (Sprouts) - rebirth
• Sib (Apple) - health and beauty
• Sir (Garlic) - medicine
• Somagh (Sumac) - colour of the sunrise
• Serkeh (Vinegar) - age and patience
• Senjed (Dried fruit) - love
• Samanoo (Sweet pudding) - affluence

Haft Seens can also have:

• Sekkeh (coins) - wealth and prosperity
• Sonbol (hyacinth) - spring flowers
• Mahi (fish) - life
• Tokhmeh Morg (eggs) - fertility
• Sham (candle) - enlightenment
• Shirini (sweets) - sweetness
• Book of poems or prayers

Norouz occurs at the same time as the Spring Equinox which is perfect since the new year and spring represent new beginnings in so many different ways.

I’ve been so fortunate to learn about this rich culture and its traditions (and food! Oh my, such delicious food!) from my partner @infinwitty and his family. I’ve also listed some of my favourite accounts and friends I’ve been learning from for you to enjoy too: @turmericandsaffron @spicespoon @thecuriouscreature @milli_hertz @iranomadtours @mypersiankitchen and @unicornsinthekitchen (my partner looooves the raisin cookies from her blog).

Hopefully I can visit Iran one day. It’s a country I must admit I knew little about other than from negative news coverage before meeting my partner. It’s unbelievable to me that in school we’re not taught about this part of the world when its influence is so far-reaching in languages, cuisines, historic moments, architecture, art, and more. I really encourage you to check out the accounts above, try a new dish at home, read a book about Persian culture, or put on some music (it will make you want to dance for sure). 😊

#nowruz #norouz #nowruzmobarak #persiannewyear #iran #happynewyear2021 #spring2021 #springequinox #iraniannewyear #haftseen #haftseentable #sabzeh #hyacinth

It’s one of my favourite days of the year - yes,

It’s one of my favourite days of the year - yes, it’s even tied with Christmas. This Paddy’s I’ll be celebrating #stpatricksdayathome with green on, music playing, and messages shared with friends and family who love this day and the Emerald Isle as much as I do, from Steveston (BC, Canada), the GTA, to South Carolina (USA), to Sweden, and around Ireland.

Ireland’s the first place I’m returning to when this is all over and international travel is safe again. In the meantime, I’ve got plenty of memories, books, songs, and smiles to tide me through (but let’s not take too much longer, alright?).

You can take the girl out of Ireland but you can’t shake the Irish out of her!

HAPPY PADDY’s, all!☘️
Stay safe and enjoy the festivities at home so we can party the heck out of next year. 😊

#travelwithtmc #ireland #longingforireland #fillyourheartwithireland #loveireland #irelandtravel #discoverireland #tourismireland #armchairtravel #dreamnowtravellater #lovedublin #staysafe #whenwetravelagain #paddysday #stpaddysday #paddysday2021

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