West of the City

How one Burlington couple boldly moved their empty nest to Costa Rica to run a surf school By Kathy Yanchus   It wasn’t until the For Sale sign was hammered into the front lawn that the Thomson family kids realized their parents weren’t bluffing. After 33 years in Burlington, working …

By Stephanie Hounsell   Chef Mareya Ibrahim remembers strolling through the local food markets in Egypt as a girl with her grandfather. The aroma of spices and colourful explosion of fruits and vegetables made for a heady and memorable experience. It was a feast for the senses, and where Ibrahim’s …

Waterdown restaurant offers traditional Italian cuisine with an Eastern flavour   By Peter Bailey The first thing you notice when you walk into the spacious dining area of Kamoosh Bistro, Waterdown’s new Italian eatery at 34 Main St. North, is the subtle but modern design of its interior. The emphasis …

By Shannon Mastaler One of Europe’s hidden gems, the island of Mallorca sits proudly in the Mediterranean Sea. Part of Spain’s Balearic Islands, its coastlines offer jaw-dropping views of mountains, Roman and Moorish remains, beaches, caves, old small towns and historic cityscapes. While you’ve heard of Santorini, and Capri, Mallorca …