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It still doesn't feel real and the emotions are high but i'm so thrilled! My last work day was on Thursday and i've spent the past 2 weeks packing up my life in Toronto to make the big move!! 
I knew the second I landed in Vancouver last year for a quick 1 week trip that the city would be my home one day... I just never thought it would be this soon 😱
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I have had lots of fun exploring Ontario recently I have had lots of fun exploring Ontario recently and a great place for a beautiful hike is Mono Cliffs Provincial Park! There are so many trails that are very well marked. 

I loved hiking in my new active wear set from @stronger 😍 They have so many fun patterns and you can get 20% off of your order using code TIANAX20 🙌🏻
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It also means that I'm constantly shaving or waxing which is super annoying! 
So an amazing solution is laser hair removal, which I have been meaning  to try for years as a long term solution! 🙌🏻
My first laser hair removal treatment last Friday was at @dermacenorthyork and it was amazing! 
If you want to go try it out in Toronto, check out @dermacenorthyork 
Use my code TIANA25 & receive 25% off your Soprano Platinum Full Body laser treatment. Call to Book! 416-546-7760
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Netherlands · October 9, 2018

Ultimate Guide to Utrecht

After travelling to over 30 cities in Europe, Utrecht is by far one of my favorite cities in Europe. Many of you have probably never heard of it but it is dubbed the little sister of Amsterdam and it’s only a 30 mins train ride away.  It’s quite a small city filled with canals, adorable cafes, a million bikes, and friendliest people I have met in Europe who all speak English!

It’s one of the many cities in the Netherlands that is a great day trip from Amsterdam. The train ride will cost 15 euros round trip and the train runs very frequently between the cities. If you prefer peaceful cities than I suggest staying in Utrecht instead. There’s still lots to do during the day and night but a lot less tourists since most only come for a day trip.

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Time: 2-4 days

Budget: $70 day (includes accommodation, food and 1 activity)

Popular Attractions: canal tour, Dom tower, Rietveld Schroder house

Must try foods: Stroopwafel and fries

Things to do:

One of my favorite things to do in the city is to rent a pedal boat from Stromma canal tours, which is located on the main shopping road. We rented one for 8 euro each for 1 hour. It’s a lot of fun to do with friends and we went at 11 am and it was the perfect time because the canal wasn’t busy with other boats yet but by the time we returned around 12:30 pm it was very busy. It’s nice to see the city in a different perspective.

Another fun activity was climbing the Dom tower, which is the tallest tower in Netherlands. You must go with a tour and you book it at the tourist office across from the tower. It’s 9 euro for adults and if you’re a student you get a discount. The tours run for an hour and the guide tells you the history behind the tower which is very fascinating. You can’t bring a purse or back pack with you. They offer free lockers to use for that hour and you can only bring your phone and camera plus a water bottle which I strongly suggest.

St. Martin’s Cathedral is free to enter and a donation is optional. The interior isn’t anything special but if go out to the court yard, it’s full of greenery and a great spot to sit and relax.

A famous attraction is the Rietveld Schroder house, designed during the De Stijl period. If you are interested in architecture you can visit this house which is found about 10min outside of the city center. Book in advance if you are interested because the slots fill up quick. Admission costs 16.50 euro for adults and 8.50 for students and kids.

I loved wandering around these adorable streets because they have so many independent stores selling the nicest clothes. Go exploring around the city and I’m sure you’ll stumble upon some great shops or cafes.

One of my favorites stores that was recommended to me was It’s a Present, it’s a fun and unique store that’s great for gifts, souvenirs and lots of fun stuff for kids!

Food Recommendations:

Mannenkin pis – the best fries EVER, they serve huge portions so if you are alone a small is enough for lunch. A medium is enough to split between 2-3 people and a large will feed a small family. Ask for the sauce in a cup or else they will put a huge dollop on the top and it’s quite messy. The sauce is extra and there are so many unique flavors to choose from, including vegan options.

Bagels and beans – great bagel shop with unique toppings for their bagels.

Maria Minor – a local took me to a church that was converted into a bar, so the interior is so unique with church organs and Jesus on the wall. They only serve beer, but they have hundreds of options. If you don’t like beer like me, try the raspberry beer, its sweet and tastes like a cider.

A great cozy place to enjoy Vietnamese food and bubble tea is Kimmade. They have a small restaurant so be sure to go early. Great food and quick service.

Tips for First Timers:

The only down fall to this city is that more stores don’t open until 10am and close at 6pm except for Thursdays they stay open until 8pm. Even restaurants close around 10-11pm, therefore there isn’t a huge nightlife scene.

As we all know in the Netherlands marijuana is legal and they call weed dispensaries “coffee shops”, they are found all over the city. Have your ID ready if you want to enter the shop. Some coffee shops are located on the canals have a basement where you can sit by the canal and enjoy.

If you are dropped off at the bus station because you took Flixbus you need to walk right until you hit the train station and then walk down until you reach the galleria up ahead and then take a left and go down the escalator to get to main road that leads to the city center. If you need directions to the city center, ask any of the shops, everyone speaks English.

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It still doesn't feel real and the emotions are high but i'm so thrilled! My last work day was on Thursday and i've spent the past 2 weeks packing up my life in Toronto to make the big move!! 
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It was the best decision I ever made and have already seen great results after only a few sessions 🙌🏻
Check out my Laser highlights for more details and common questions about laser hair removal
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My first laser hair removal treatment last Friday was at @dermacenorthyork and it was amazing! 
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