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Great Escapes: Five Torontonians on their most memorable, meaningful getaways since the before times

Great Escapes

Five Torontonians on their most memorable, meaningful getaways since the before times

As told to Andrea Yu

| March 6, 2023

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"I was burnt out and needed time alone, so I headed to Kyoto for some serenity": Views from filmmaker Chandler Levack's Japanese retreat

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Featuring a film-festival premiere, a traditional nude spa experience and a musical bamboo grove

"I spent hours admiring the light coming through the stained glass": Views from Nobu Adilman's Spanish flight

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"The sunrises over the Dolomites were breathtaking": Views from actor Sarah Gadon's Italian honeymoon

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Andrea Yu is a freelance journalist based in Toronto. She reports on a wide variety of topics including business, real estate, culture, design, health, food, drink and travel. Aside from Toronto Life, her writing has appeared in the Globe and Mail, Chatelaine and Cottage Life.