The
Toronto girls trip was everything I imagined and more. Equal parts exploring, eating, laughing and bonding time. Ernest Hemingway once said, "Never go on trips with anyone you don't love" and I'd have to agree. It makes the memories sweeter, the wine tastier and the experiences more meaningful. I'm certain to look back on this adventure with fondness.
But on to the details... Toronto is a lovely city, rich with culture and a friendly vibe throughout. Technology has made travel so easy...
booking restaurant reservations,
finding the hot spots, keeping track of the
'must do' list - with a
smartphone the world is literally at our fingertips these days, pretty amazing. But there's still something magical about being a tourist with a map. Particularly if it's drawn on and highlighted by a local. (Restaurant servers are most helpful!)
It was a first visit to Canada for all of us, and below are a few of our favorite Toronto discoveries so far:
Taking a ferry over to the
Toronto Island's. The views of the skyline are unbeatable. Head to Ward's Island, it's less crowded and there's a cute little restaurant to dine al fresco called
The Rectory.
Exploring neighborhoods, like
The Beach and
Leslieville...
...taking the
501 Queen Streetcar...
...capped off with a visit to
Yonge/Dundas Square, the bustling epicenter, for some serious shopping.
Other memories included but not limited to:
Lots of pictures that weren't
remotely funny. (I'm not saying we're responsible for spinning
this funny pic into a meme, but I will say that if you search #remotelyfunny on
Instagram, lots of the pictures belong to us ;)
Evenings out on the town. (We loved
Ciao Wine Bar for dinner and
Bloke and 4th for a night scene.)
And last but not least, the
theme song of the trip, courtesy of a famous Toronto rapper (how's that for coincidence?) who's private club (seen in
the video at 1:29) we may or may not have been privy to...
P.S. If Instagram's your jam, peep more pics
here at #lgbwtravel!
