I've Bean Travelling

Scotland

Wrapping up in Scotland: Edinburgh Castle

Hello, I’m Jess.

Welcome to my blog where I share stories of my travels and food adventures from around the world.

Canada

House on the hill: Casa Loma, Toronto

Casa Loma (Spanish translating to ‘Hill House’) is a prominent mansion and garden located in midtown Toronto, situated at an elevation of 140 metres above sea level. It was constructed between 1911 and 1914 as a residence for financier and founder of the Toronto Electric Light Company, Sir Henry Pellatt. Designed by architect E.J. Lennox,…
Canada

A walk through Allan Gardens Conservatory

Founded in 1858, Allan Gardens is one of the oldest parks in Toronto and a source of garden envy for the likes of condo dwellers like me. Its main attraction is the large conservatory that houses rare tropical plants from around the globe, first developed by the Toronto Horticultural Society when it was offered a…
Blogging

A little name change

I recently took on a new leadership role at work and was updating my professional email signature the other day. Then, I got to thinking about my “blog signature”. If you’ve been following I’ve Bean Travelling for awhile, you’ll know a bit about the origin of this blog and how I came to start writing…
Canada

On this day: Emerald Lake, British Columbia, Canada

See more from my On This Day series here, where I celebrate travel memories on their trip anniversaries. On September 1, 2017, I was at Emerald Lake, British Columbia. My friend and I were wrapping up our one week Western Canada hiking trip with Randonee Tours, which had taken us through Banff National Park in Alberta…
Canada

Photo essay: Summer in the city

It’s August 31st and the end of summer is upon us. Here’s a recap of our prolonged staycation in Toronto this season.

About Jess

Hello! My name is Jess and I’m a traveller from Toronto, Canada making my way around the world and documenting my adventures for all to see. Also, I like to eat. (Read more…)