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  • Home
  • Destinations
    • Canada
      • Alberta
      • British Columbia
      • Ontario
        • London
        • Ottawa
        • Toronto
      • Quebec
        • Montreal
        • Quebec Maritime
        • Quebec City Region
        • Saguenay Lac St. Jean
    • Colombia
    • Europe
      • Spain
      • Portugal
      • Ireland
      • France
    • UK
      • Northern Ireland
    • USA
      • Alabama
      • Florida
      • Illinois
        • Chicago
      • Louisiana
      • Michigan
      • New York
      • MIssissippi
      • Tennessee
      • Washington
      • Wisconsin
  • Travel Styles
    • Adventure Travel
    • Culture
      • Art
      • Museum
      • UNESCO
    • Family Travel
    • Gastro-tourism
    • Girls Getaway
    • Leisure Travel
    • Multi-generational Travel
    • Virtual Travel
  • Resources
    • Festivals
    • Hotel Reviews
    • Restaurant Review
    • Travel Tips
  • Lifestyle
    • Organizing
      • Downsizing
      • Kitchen
      • Home Office
      • Time Management
      • 4M – Margarita’s Manic Monday Minutes
    • DIY
    • Money Saving Tips
    • Family
    • Recipes
  • About Me
    • Travel – Working with Me
    • Media Kit – Margarita Ibbott @DownshiftingPRO
    • Affiliate Disclosure
    • Privacy Policy – GDPR Compliance
    • Contact Me
    • Girl’s Getaway Press Trips

Travel

There is beauty in finding a place you’ve visited. To be able to travel is to invite curiosity. I have travelled throughout Canada, the United States and Europe.  I continue to dream about trips I will take in the future but for now, read about where my travels have taken me.

My Favourite Historic Spa Town: Why It Keeps Delivering

March 22, 2026March 20, 2026 by Margarita Ibbott
2. Congress Park Saratoga Springs Photo Credit Margarita Ibbott

From my first visit in 2018, Saratoga Springs has called me back—two more times, to be exact. As many Canadians seek adventure closer to home, I couldn’t resist returning late last fall when the tourism … Read more

The Ultimate Guide of Things To Do in London, England

March 13, 2026 by Margarita Ibbott
Tower Bridge London UK Photo Credit Margarita Ibbott 2

Your Guide to the Best Things To Do in London Why Visit London London attracts over 20 million visitors each year, served by major airports like Heathrow and Gatwick that connect easily to Europe and … Read more

Stunning Sagrada Família Update 2026: Central Tower Now Complete

March 10, 2026 by Margarita Ibbott
Sagrada Familia Update View from the Towers of the Sagrada Familia - 2015 - Barcelona - Photo Credit Margarita Ibbott

Sagrada Família Update 2026 The first time I stepped inside Barcelona’s Sagrada Família was back in 2015, during a trip that left me spellbound by its organic spires and kaleidoscope stained glass. I updated my … Read more

First Wonder of Colombia – The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá

March 10, 2026March 7, 2026 by Margarita Ibbott
Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá - Photo Credit: Margarita Ibbott Salt mine, bogota, Colombia

The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá UPDATED 2026: How can you explain what a cathedral nesting in one of the largest salt mines in the world looks like? It is large. Monumental, even. It was carved … Read more

30+ of the Best Christmas Markets in Ontario, Canada

November 16, 2025November 10, 2025 by Margarita Ibbott
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This is an updated list of Christmas Markets, Holiday events and Festivals in Ontario for 2025. With Santa Clause parades and cavalclade of lights, don’t miss out on the festivies. Experience the magic of Christmas … Read more

Toronto CityPASS: 5 Outstanding Attractions You Can’t Miss

August 10, 2025August 9, 2025 by Margarita Ibbott
Toronto CityPASS Photo Credit ©CityPASS®

Introduction – A Birthday Weekend with Toronto CityPASS® We recently headed to Toronto to celebrate my birthday — and even though we’ve been to this city dozens of times, this trip was different. We decided … Read more

The ABCs of Food Tourism – Delicious Gastro Tourism – 26 Foods to love!

September 2, 2025July 20, 2025 by Margarita Ibbott
The ABC of Food - S is for Southern Food at Southern National is for Mobile @DownshiftingPRO

After returning from Quebec City, the food capital of Quebec. I have to say, I’ve been thinking an awful lot about food tourism and the importance of good food at a destination. There’s something inherently … Read more

Quebec by the Sea – The Lighthouse Trail in Quebec Maritime – Detailed Itinerary

July 13, 2025 by Margarita Ibbott
miniature lighthouse Cap des Rosiers Quebec

July 13 is Québec Lighthouse Day and what better way to celebrate than to add one more lighthouse to my original Lighthouse Trail itinerary. Quebec Maritime has to be one of the most beautiful areas … Read more

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Margarita Ibbott ~ I.am.DownshiftingPRO

DOWNSHIFTING: a movement to voluntarily simplify your life (slow down, minimize, review priorities). I am all about less stuff and more travel.

DownshiftingPRO is where seasoned travel wisdom meets authentic adventure for the 50+ traveler hungry for luxury, culture, and meaningful experiences. I’m Margarita —a storyteller, organizer, and passionate explorer who blends solo escapes, trips with my husband, and multi-generational family adventures.

Whether I’m savouring exquisite culinary delights, wandering through world-class museums, connecting with Indigenous cultures, or indulging in luxury stays, I go beyond the surface to bring destinations alive.

As a regular contributor to HotelScoop.com, I spotlight exceptional hotels and resorts that understand the mature traveler’s craving for comfort, style, and culturally rich experiences.

DownshiftingPRO delivers insider tips, travel hacks, and heartfelt stories—seasoned with humour, wanderlust, and the kind of family travel that’s equal parts connection and celebration.

Europe, the US, or Canada, I’ve got your go-to itinerary for travelers who want to explore on their own terms, balancing solo journeys, couple getaways, and lively multi-generational but with cocktails.

I’m always on the lookout for my next adventure.

The question remains: where will we go next?

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