Skip to content
Diana Ballon

Writer + Editor

Primary Menu
  • Home
  • Travel
    • Wellness
    • Hotels
    • Cycling
    • Food + Wine
    • Weekend Getaways
    • Outdoor Adventure
    • Island Life
    • Urban
    • Family
    • Things
  • Mental health, well-being and lifestyle
  • Blog
  • Books
  • About Me
  • Contact
Category: Island Life/Stories/Travel

Southern Getaway: 5 Reasons to Visit Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Posted On December 24, 2018October 2, 2019 By Diana Ballon

Many people equate Hilton Head with golfing, but this South Carolina island is about far more than swinging a club.

Category: Hotels/Stories/Travel

Toronto’s Hotel Scene

Posted On December 23, 2018October 2, 2019 By Diana Ballon

In Canada’s most diverse and cosmopolitan city, the hotel competition is fierce. Toronto’s luxury hotels boast some of the cities’ finest spas and dining options.

Category: Mental health, well-being and lifestyle

The Joy of Giving

Posted On December 23, 2018October 2, 2019 By Diana Ballon

The health benefits of volunteering. include everything from reducing stress and depression, to lowering blood pressure and even living longer.

Category: Mental health, well-being and lifestyle/Stories

Beating the Blues: Depression in older adults is not normal

Posted On November 28, 2018October 2, 2019 By Diana Ballon

It’s not uncommon for older people to become depressed, particularly if they are grieving or dealing with physical health problems. In fact, anywhere from five to 15 per cent of older adults experience depression.

Category: Family/Outdoor Adventure/Stories/Travel

Beyond Las Vegas with Family

Posted On October 2, 2018October 20, 2019 By Diana Ballon

I am with my family on a road trip that begins and ends in the vibrant, chaotic fluorescent-lit Las Vegas. It’s a city of acting out, of outrageousness, bright lights and big shows. No subtlety here.

Category: Hotels/Stories/Travel/Weekend Getaways

Luxury Escapes

Posted On October 2, 2018October 7, 2019 By Diana Ballon

People often equate luxury with expense. And, of course, “high end” can also mean big dollars. But it doesn’t have to. The five Canadian experiences highlighted here are about pampering, but they are also about adventure, fine food, good wine and wilderness: you can’t put a price on the outdoors.

Category: Mental health, well-being and lifestyle/Stories

Yoga, stretched

Posted On September 27, 2018October 7, 2019 By Diana Ballon

Had it with Hatha? Bored of Bikram? Maybe it’s time to roll up your yoga mat in search of a new way to downward dog.

Category: Island Life/Stories/Travel

Magdalen Islands

Posted On September 25, 2018May 31, 2022 By Diana Ballon

When I was booking my flight to the Magdalen Islands, my travel agent told me I should be at the airport 2.5 hours early because she thought I was taking an international flight—from Toronto. As I was soon to learn, many people are unfamiliar with this beautiful part of Quebec,

Category: Mental health, well-being and lifestyle/Stories

The Road to Wellness

Posted On June 15, 2018September 10, 2019 By Diana Ballon

While Melanie-Anne’s path in education, and particularly mental health literacy, now seems clear, it wasn’t always so.

Category: Mental health, well-being and lifestyle/Stories

Confidentially speaking…

Posted On June 15, 2018September 10, 2019 By Diana Ballon

Every woman has her secrets. But there are times when spilling the beans is the right thing to do. In fact, your very health and happiness could depend on it.

Posts navigation

Previous 1 … 8 9 10 … 13 Next
Recent Posts
  • 19 Dec 2025

    Slow Down, See More

    Slow Down, See More
  • 18 Dec 2025

    Fight or flight: How to quell air rage before it takes off

    Fight or flight: How to quell air rage before it takes off
  • 18 Dec 2025

    Taking it slow in Eastern Spain

    Taking it slow in Eastern Spain
  • 14 Dec 2025

    More than just biking in the Baltics

    More than just biking in the Baltics

Phone: 647 518-9635
Email: [email protected]

Original content copyright © Diana Ballon. All rights reserved. Theme: Galway Lite by Themeinwp