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I wasn't enough. That was the first thought that entered my mind after I found out my partner cheated on me. I replayed the scenario in my head hundreds of times, recounted every detail of our time together to find any clues or indications that he wa...

I don't have any regrets in my life. Actually, let me rephrase that: I don't have many regrets in my life. If I was to go back in time and make some different decisions, you can bet that I would.

RIP.

Recently I wrote an article about how you can prepare and ace a job interview. As I wrote that, I realized there is so much more that goes into it all. I m

In the rush of life, the race to the top, and with the perception that happiness is the result of success and materialistic milestones; we often forget that everything we need to be happy is already right in front of us. Our health, our family, our f...

Every birthday, I take time to reflect on the past year - my accomplishments, hardships and most importantly, the lessons learned. Because of all the mistakes and observations I made in my twenties, I've learned many lessons that I can now bring into...

This Valentine's Day, forget the flowers, the chocolates, the fancy dinners or the lingerie. Forget the grand gestures. Forgo the typical. This Valentine's Day, I want something different, something that takes a lot more effort and most importantly a...

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How to make homemade marshmallow fondant to decorate your baking with.

It's a lot easier to point fingers, to imagine that life, work and relationships would be better if only someone did something differently. But get rid of the scapegoat, and all you have left to hold accountable is you.

Sometimes, just being personable and friendly can go a long way in scoring a free hotel upgrade.  But for times when a nice smile and pleasant demeanor is not enough, here are some other tricks to try. 1. Timing - The front desk needs to know the inv...

All you know for sure in life is the moment right in front of you.

The Maldives is one of the most beautiful places on earth and is a perfect place to visit if you love the sun, sand and ocean breezes. Thankfully Kiwi Collection has some of the best hotels in the Maldives for you to choose from when planning your ne...

These days, if you're a world famous designer, dominating the runways is just not enough. From Moschino to Missoni, below is a list of the top ten fashion designer hotels.

There is nothing I love more than a short flight to a sunny destination for some relaxation and peace. If you live a hectic lifestyle like myself and are looking to slow your pace down to turtle time, Palm Springs is the perfect destination for you.K...

I always feel right at home when I visit San Francisco. The crisp, fresh air, the beautiful buildings and the unmistakably relaxed energy all remind me of the city I call home: Vancouver.