If last week’s recommendation got you into Shameless, this one is for you too, but a little different. Inherited is another podcast under the Shameless Media umbrella, hosted by Ruby Hall. Where Shameless is your weekly pop culture companion, Inherited goes deeper. Each episode Ruby sits down with a guest and explores the relics, recipes, …
The Best Shops in Portland Maine: What to Browse, Buy and Bring Home
Portland has the kind of shopping that actually makes you want to slow down and look at everything properly. Every store feels intentional and every item feels like it was chosen for a reason. Here’s where we spent our time and what made each stop worth it. Bella Funk Bella Funk is a women’s clothing …
Where to Eat in Portland Maine
Portland Maine has a reputation for incredible food and after this trip I can confirm it is completely deserved. Every meal felt intentional and every place had something worth coming back for. Here’s where we ate and what made each stop memorable. Eventide Oyster Co. I know, I know. Everyone recommends Eventide. But there’s a …
The Weekly Edit: Shameless Podcast
Every week I’ll be sharing something I’ve been loving lately, from what I’m reading and watching to things worth trying. Here’s this week’s edit. If you haven’t come across Shameless yet, it’s worth adding to your rotation immediately! Hosted by Zara McDonald and Michelle Andrews out of Australia, it’s a pop culture podcast that describes …
Glidden Point Oyster Farm: A Maine Must Do
Visiting an oyster farm wasn’t something I had planned for the Portland trip, but it ended up being one of those experiences you don’t see coming and can’t stop talking about after. If you’re heading to Maine and looking for something a little different, this is worth adding to your list. Glidden Point Oyster Farm …
What I’m Packing for Portland Maine: A Long Weekend Carry On
Four days in Portland Maine, two of which are calling for rain, and I’m doing it all in a carry on. If you’ve ever tried to pack light for unpredictable weather you’ll know the challenge. Here’s exactly what made the cut. The Bag Packing cubes are the first thing that go in. They keep everything …
So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder – A Book About Everyone You’ve Ever Known
I finished So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder recently and I’ve been sitting with it for a few days trying to figure out exactly how I feel about it. That’s not a bad thing, sometimes the books that take a little longer to process are the ones that were actually worth reading. The book …
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang – How Far Would You Go?
I started Yellowface on a quiet evening and didn’t really stop thinking about it until long after I’d finished. It’s the kind of book that stays with you, not because it’s heavy or difficult, but because it quietly asks you questions you weren’t expecting. The book follows June, a struggling writer who makes a choice …
The Best Shops in Mexico City: What to Browse, Buy and Bring Home
Mexico City has some of the best shopping I’ve come across in any city, and I don’t mean malls or international brands. I mean the kind of stores that feel like they were made for people who care about what they bring home. Here’s what stood out. Happening Roma Norte Happening is one of those …
The Best Restaurants in Mexico City
If the cocktail bars set a high standard in Mexico City, the food kept right up with them. I came in with high expectations and left having eaten some of the best meals of my life. Here’s where we went and what made each place worth it. Contramar This was my absolute favourite meal of …









