To give you some background this power couple resides in Pittsburgh when they are’t traveling. Lex is an ICON of Pittsburgh and she also owns a boutique located in Sewickley PA, Lex&Lynne where you can find women’s wear as well as luxury statement travel pieces. Since we had a chance to sit down with these globe trotters we wanted to ask them a few questions to see what are some of their favorite places are!
Maniac Magazine:
What was one place that you loved visiting and would go back to?
LEX:
If there ever was a hidden gem it is our discovery of Wakefield, Canada: the small, quaint, charming water-front town just 40 minutes north of Ottawa. What started as an almost accidental discovery – turned getaway weekend – was absolutely one of our favorite trips this year. In fact, I will call it official that I had the best meal of the year at a local restaurant just a few minutes’ walk from our houseboat on Saturday night, yes houseboat. We are excited to break down the trip and encourage all to get this gem on the calendar – ASAP!
So, firstly, I discovered Wakefield through Airbnb of all things. Most of the time Lex and I pick a destination and I later check out hotel and Airbnb options to build the trip, however, now and then when I am having trouble coming up with an idea I check out Airbnb and book an inspiring property and then we fly there. That is exactly what happened when I checked out the Airbnb pre-populated list of popular boats to stay on in North America. The unique and cozy “River Den” caught my eye and we booked almost immediately. One of the other driving factors was just how easy it is to get to Wakefield. Ottawa has plenty of flight options and Wakefield is a quick 40-minute drive north.
