Stephanie

  The ladies of Sex and the City have been convincing women around the world that the ultimate girls’ nights are to be had in New York City. Sure, it’s tough to beat Manhattan – but why spend all your monies in the Big Apple when you can glam it up in the city of The Big Orange for less?   From bachelorette parties to girls nights, birthday parties to post-exam benders, Montreal is the ultimate Canadian destination for parties (sorry Vancity and The 6. Y’all know it’s true).   As a veteran of the nightlife scene here in Montreal (not…

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  Whether you’re a hipster, bro, barfly or otherwise, Montreal has clubs, bars and hotspots for every whimsy. The eclectic and quirky urban tapestry that makes Montreal second only to New York City for the best nightlife in North America has been by stomping ground for more than a few years, so take it from a local, seasoned party girl and take your pick of my current favourite go-to’s for a night out on the town. Best Bar for Bachelorette/Bachelor Parties Rouge 7 Rue Prince Arthur O, Montréal, QC H2X 1S4 Rouge has been a Montreal mainstay for raunchy nights out…

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  One of the most frequent reactions I get when I tell people that I’m about to travel the world is:   “I would love to do that too…but I can’t afford it”.   Well, I’ll let you in on a little secret. By the standards of the first world society I currently live in– I am pretty much broke. Yes, I have property – but a condominium with a mortgage, taxes and condo fees contributes towards a debt that far outweighs my liquid assets. That said, I ain’t never let a lack of dead prime ministers get in my…

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One of the best things about my decision to travel the world has been the number of people that have approached me to tell me they want to do the same thing. Unfortunately, it’s usually followed by a bunch of typical first world excuses, including: I don’t have the money. I can’t afford it. It’s too expensive. Lack of funds is the predominant excuse people use to quash their travel dreams (or any dream, for that matter). Well to this I say – no more, my friends. Below, you will find some solutions to all the nagging financial hindrances that…

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