Pants Not Trousers Raheel Shaharyar and Areej Hasso

If you find yourself with some sudden downtime or if you have too much time on your hands, Raheel and Areej offer their picks to keep you busy and entertained. Here are some suggested reads, binge-worthy shows and a couple of movies worth the two hour commitment, should you have the time to spare.

There is a reason why most travel advisories state that essential travel only is recommended. Needless to say, travelling during COVID times is complicated. Raheel and Areej talk about the preparations involved with travelling these days (mostly Canadian context) and why with all the planning, you should expect anything to happen! 

When we move away, we have lofty goals of keeping in touch often with our friends and family with promises of frequent face-times, virtual birthday parties and even being pen-pals. But in reality, it is often easier said than done. Between busy schedules and time zones, keeping in touch is a challenge and we can often feel even more disconnected from those we miss and love. With a bit of creativity, flexibility and some handy tools, the process can be made a bit easier. 

From cultural attractions and amazing London parks, Raheel and Areej talk about the best spots in London for a very local staycation. The everyday things to do around London, the abundance of green spaces and of course the food options are impressive! There are so many museums that offer different experiences and collections to enjoy, the variety and accessibility of which make them such a global and local attraction.  And worth mentioning are cemetery tours! So much more of London to discover and share. 

Raheel and Areej talk about staycation ideas just outside of London. For most of us that is all the travelling we can do this year (or will bother to do because its SO complicated to travel right now!). Whether you want a seaside vibe, a bit of nature and agriculture on a farm, or visiting some amazing castles, as much as there is a lot to do in London, there are definitely great options just outside of the city.   

There are some things in particular that Raheel and Areej miss about being home - Tim Hortons and dill pickle chips top that list. This is their chance to bring some stuff back from Canada when they finally visit this summer. They also chat about the things they will gift their family and friends that will hopefully bring a taste of Britain to them. Lots of suggestions on where to go in London for some cool gifts and places they are looking forward to visiting again when they head back home to Canada!