Donaldson on Assignment
Donaldson on Assignment is my travel blog, where I share stories of places, people and experiences.
Browse stories below. For a curated selection of my travel features in Lonely Planet, The Toronto Star, JourneyWoman and other publications, visit Portfolio.
Resting and wandering along the Bay of Fundy
A first overnight stay in an RV became an opportunity to discover a peaceful Bay of Fundy retreat, watch the world's highest tides at work and slow down in unexpected ways.
A Summer Weekend Along Nova Scotia's Annapolis Basin
Sometimes the best weekends aren't planned—they simply unfold. An impromptu getaway to Annapolis Royal and neighbouring communities reminded me that memorable journeys don't need ambitious itineraries, just time to wander.
An Ancestral Hammam Experience in Moncton
I wasn’t expecting to be transported to Morocco last week, but that’s exactly how it felt stepping into Moncton’s SAFIR Hammam & Spa, an experience inspired by centuries-old bathing practices.
Unbridled Friendship: An Escape to the Fredericton Capital Region
A girlfriends’ getaway to the Fredericton area delivered it all: galleries, good food, a sunset cruise, a retreat with horses — even shooting stars.
How a Halifax Hotel Became a Family Favourite
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites in Halifax—equal parts charm, convenience and nostalgia—was the perfect home base for our multigenerational visit.
Indulging in Saint Andrews
My first Indulge Food & Wine Festival in Saint Andrews was a feast of flavour, friendship and good times.
Girls’ Getaway to Halifax: Laughter, Waterfront Walks and a Splash of Joy!
One of my favourite girls’ getaways this year: Halifax — for laughter, waterfront strolls, great dining and creating my own signature perfume, Joy.
Celebrating Birthday Joy in Toronto — Through Art, Culture, Food & Family
This 50+ mama believes every turn around the sun deserves a party — and Toronto, with its food, art and family fun, is the perfect place to celebrate.
A Joy-filled Cape Breton Family Getaway
Discover Terra Nova, a log home retreat on Cape Breton’s Port Morien Bay — the perfect multigenerational family getaway with kayaking, sunsets and oodles of coastal charm.
Getting Back to the Mat
Getting back to my yoga mat wasn’t about discipline — it was about grace. After a winter virus slowed me down, classes at MOVI reminded me that yoga strengthens far more than the body. In a heavy week, I found calm and a quiet return to myself.