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Yashy Murphy

Yashy Murphy is a full-time blogger , who grew up in the Middle East and South Asia before making Toronto home. She loves roaming around the city sipping cocktails at spots like El Rey Mezcal bar and eating her way through the city with kids in tow. Secret Toronto Spot: Grange Park — fun for kids but close enough to Chinatown and Kensington Market for the parents!

Sheraton Centre Toronto Bedroom overlooking the CN Tower

8 Toronto Hotels for Families

by Yashy Murphy on Mar. 01, 2024

Toronto is a fun city for families and many Toronto hotels welcome kids with smiles (some even have presents). There are plenty of things to do in Toronto with kids of all ages and there are Toronto…

Three kids jumping on a bed at Hotel X in Toronto

Things to Do for March Break in Toronto

by Yashy Murphy on Feb. 21, 2024

Dine in a snow globe, escape dragons at the castle, get nostalgic at a pop-up retro arcade and more for March Break 2024. March Break is from March 11–15, 2024, but you also have two bookend weekends…

Skating at Union Station in Toronto in the winter

6 Fun Outdoor Winter Activities You Must Try in Toronto Right Now

by Yashy Murphy on Jan. 09, 2024

Hibernation is tempting when it's cold out but these Toronto outdoor winter activities take "the usual" up a notch. If you’re looking for ways to stay active and be adventurous, we have some…

9 Kid-Friendly Breweries and Beer Bars in Toronto

by Yashy Murphy on Aug. 11, 2023

Toronto-based family travel writers Yashy & Chris Murphy are not shy about touring around Toronto with two young children. Here are their favourite kid-friendly breweries and beer bars in Toronto…

Things to Do for Mother’s Day in Toronto

by Yashy Murphy on May. 01, 2023

Make this Mother’s Day in Toronto truly special with our curated list of options for brunch and memorable experiences. Many Toronto restaurants and businesses have put together fun programs to help…

Outside Patio At Bar Piquette in Toronto, Ontario

7 Must-Try Queen West Patios for Avoiding the Crowds

by Yashy Murphy on Jul. 18, 2022

Swap out your go-to restaurants for these alternatives with room on the patio along Queen Street West. Summer is here and patio hangs are easily a favourite warm weather pastime for me. Queen West is…

Top Family-Friendly Patios in Toronto

by Yashy Murphy on Jul. 18, 2022

We’ve rounded up some of our favourite spots throughout the city to hang out with our little ones in tow. Sunshine means patio time in Toronto but luckily for us, it can also mean family time…

A sunset view of the Toronto skyline from the Centre Island ferry

Glamorous Girls’ Weekend Getaway in Toronto

by Yashy Murphy on Jan. 27, 2022

No matter what you and your girlfriends are looking for, feel like a VIP with these tips on how to have a memorable girls’ trip. There’s always something new and exciting happening in Toronto, which…

Children eating at a table at Mira Mira restaurant in Toronto

Things to Do with Kids in The Beaches Neighbourhood

by Yashy Murphy on Aug. 31, 2021

The Beaches neighbourhood in the east end of Toronto is the perfect place to go for endless summer vibes and fun for the whole family. Also known as “The Beach” and named for its four beaches situated…