Author Archives: stenoodie

About stenoodie

I'm a stenographer, foodie, avid traveller, and mom of 3 who loves to share her experiences with the world.

Happy 5th Birthday to my Blog!

Posted on March 21, 2018 by stenoodie

It’s not every day that you get to wish your blog a fifth birthday. 😀 I still remember when I had come back from my Asia trip in 2013 and instantly wanted to start a blog to chronicle my travel … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning | Tagged blog master, blogging anniversary, Blogging milestone, half of a decade blogging, I blog every day, wordpress bloggers | 4 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Favourite Place

Posted on March 21, 2018 by stenoodie

No matter where I go, how many restaurants I visit, how many countries I step into, home will always be my favourite place to return to, to relax, in, to be with my loved ones, and to enjoy the little … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged favourite place, home is where the heart is, Markham sunsets, postaday, sunsets, weekly photo challenge | 15 Comments

Hotel Review: Hotel Carlyle & Restaurant

Posted on March 20, 2018 by stenoodie

March 17, 2018: Thanks to the Municipality of Port Hope, I was treated to a weekend getaway to explore the sights and sounds of this small town. I stayed at the Carlyle Hotel & Restaurant (86 John St, Port Hope) … Continue reading →

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Dinner at Elke’s Table on 47th in Yellowknife

Posted on March 18, 2018 by stenoodie

February 23, 2018: On our second day in Yellowknife and before heading out for our night time aurora light chasing, we headed to Elke’s Table on 47th for dinner. Amazing Mr. Google helped us find this place. It was just … Continue reading →

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Day 1 in Yellowknife 2018: Arrival, Pho, Aurora Borealis Lights!

Posted on March 17, 2018 by stenoodie

Feb. 22, 2018: Omg today was amazing! I got to cross off/achieved another bucket list item — to see the northern lights!! ^_^ The trip started bright and early in the wee hours. Our flight to Yellowknife was preceded by … Continue reading →

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Hotel Review: Chateau Nova Yellowknife

Posted on March 16, 2018 by stenoodie

February 22, 2018: During our four days three nights visit in Yellowknife, we stayed at the Chateau Nova. I have to say this was one of the best hotels I’ve stayed at because they had so many amenities available inside … Continue reading →

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Vietnamese Noodle House in Yellowknife

Posted on March 15, 2018 by stenoodie

February 22, 2018: For our very first meal in Yellowknife, we ventured towards Vietnamese Noodle House. We had deplaned, checked into the hotel, and after dropping off our luggage in the room, were ready for food. A quick search on … Continue reading →

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Dinner at Ritzy Palace Chinese Cuisine

Posted on March 14, 2018 by stenoodie

February 17, 2018: Little did I know that Ritzy Palace Chinese Cuisine is actually a sister restaurant of Grandeur Palace! Ritzy Palace Chinese Cuisine opened up sometime last year at Woodbine and Denison where a previous Chinese restaurant, Spring Villa … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: I’d Rather Be…

Posted on March 14, 2018 by stenoodie

Blogging!! I still have a lot of backlog blog posts I want to clear out from my list and yet sometimes when I get a chance to catch up, I end up resting and letting it pile up again. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged blog posts, blogger for life, I'd Rather Be..., postaday, weekly photo challenge, wordpress photo challenges | 20 Comments

Safeway Tours 2018: Day 3 ~ Dog Sledding in Quebec, Kingston, The Big Apple

Posted on March 13, 2018 by stenoodie

February 14, 2018: On this final day of the tour across Ontario and Quebec, we began the day finally with some continental breakfast courtesy of the hotel! The first two days didn’t include breakfast. I like Comfort Inn’s continental breakfasts … Continue reading →