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

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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“I spent hours admiring the light coming through the stained glass”: Views from Nobu Adilman’s Spanish flight

Featuring straight vermouth, Gothic architecture and a 15-metre human tower
"I'd always wanted to travel with my kids. After my cancer diagnosis, I couldn't put it off": Views from sportscaster Jamie Campbell's European tour
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“I’d always wanted to travel with my kids. After my cancer diagnosis, I couldn’t put it off”: Views from sportscaster Jamie Campbell’s European tour

Featuring Buckingham Palace, Vimy Ridge and WWE wrestler Chris Jericho
"I hope learning about our roots is something that stays with my sons": Views from chef Craig Wong's Jamaican reunion
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“I hope learning about our roots is something that stays with my sons”: Views from chef Craig Wong’s Jamaican reunion

Featuring a whole roast goat, fresh island produce and the world's best KFC
"The sunrises over the Dolomites were breathtaking": Views from actor Sarah Gadon's Italian honeymoon
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“The sunrises over the Dolomites were breathtaking”: Views from actor Sarah Gadon’s Italian honeymoon

Featuring mountain hikes, a celebrity chef and vintage Italian home-reno supplies

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Andrea Yu
Andrea Yu

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.