Montreal’s Ritz-Carlton Reno

Things have been hectic lately. Nothing you can’t handle, of course. And nothing a quick getaway can’t smooth over… If the pursuit of life’s luxuries is what you’re after, welcome to The Ritz-Carlton Montreal. The “Grande Dame” of Sherbrooke Street made its debut in 1912 but closed in 2008. This … Read More

Best Weekender Bags for Guys

There’s something about a weekender bag. The sense of excitement seeing it sit desk side on Friday holding the (hastily packed) promise of a quick getaway. The convenience of a carry-on that carries-all. For whatever reason, I find myself drawn to this particular breed of luggage, not only for what it … Read More

What the Heck is CrossFit?

A primal form of fitness. That’s how Dhani Oks, founder of Toronto’s Academy of Lions describes CrossFit, arguably one of the toughest workouts around. For the uninitiated, CrossFit is a super intense, constantly varied strength and conditioning program. The goal is simple: improve all around fitness. Workouts are short but … Read More

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