Author: Cindy Zimmer

Live life to the fullest everyday - this is a the philosophy I try to live by and it's taken me on many adventures. In addition to randomly writing about whatever strikes my fancy on The Musings Nook (my personal blog), I've started a new blog about walking, hiking and travel called Rambles and Walks. ATK Magazine, where I write about Korean culture from a non-Korean perspective along with our other writers, is currently on hold. I'm a huge Leafs and Jays fan and adore a pint on a patio on a summer evening or a nice dram of whisky in the winter. Generally you can find me at music or film festivals, walking, eating out with friends, or just writing. Cheers!

Beat the winter blues at Allan Gardens

Okay, so this post isn’t about a walk or hike in or around Toronto but rather a place I go, usually in February or March, to escape the snow. While many people, including myself, are excited about winter when it starts, as it gets closer to spring, I start wishing for warmer weather and to... Continue Reading →

March 20, 2023

Walking in Toronto – High Park

For a major city, Toronto has a decent amount of green space. And as I live in Toronto, I spend a lot of time wandering the city, and its parks and other green spaces, especially when I’m “training” for a long distance walk. One of my favourite parks is High Park, Toronto’s largest city park.... Continue Reading →

March 6, 2023

Blast from the Past – Cindy’s 2000 UK Tour Post #6: Island Life in Scotland

Note: this was originally published on Bootsnall in 2000 but as they’ve been removed from their website, I’m republishing them here. There were six posts from the start of my year abroad after university (I was in my mid-20s) and hopefully, they still have some value other than just nostalgia for myself. Well, I have... Continue Reading →