by Regina Downtown | Jul 29, 2022 | Blog, RDBIDventures
Two months ago I introduced myself to you as a returning Canadian citizen/resident after Judith Veresuk and the staff at RDBID asked me to create a blog that I coined RDBIDventures. I explained how I have lived and travelled four different continents since 1989 and...
by Regina Downtown | Jul 28, 2022 | Blog, RDBIDventures
One of the things that I have always done is learn how to say “Thank you!” in the language of my destination and/or with the people of other cultures in my frequent conversation(s) – and together with a smile, it is a courteous and easy way to...
by Regina Downtown | Jul 26, 2022 | Blog, RDBIDventures
Shopping for food and merchandise is a part of everyday life for most of us. Open air markets across the globe offer many wonderful things, but why should we take advantage of these marketplaces? More specifically, why should we take advantage of the Regina...
by Regina Downtown | Jul 21, 2022 | Blog, RDBIDventures
“I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice-cream!” In any country, any language, ice-cream is a popular dessert. In any shape or form, ice-cream is simple to make and simple to serve to everyone which makes it the perfect treat for families, parties or...
by Regina Downtown | Jul 19, 2022 | Blog, RDBIDventures
The Coronavirus pandemic has impacted all of us; it has caused an increased amount of stress in so many areas and aspects of our lives. Stress can affect both our physical and mental health, so finding ways to manage it should be a priority. We all need a way to find...
by Regina Downtown | Jul 15, 2022 | Blog, RDBIDventures
My father has always had a “rule” at the dinner table for his Girls Five: “Try it once, twice if you like it”. It is a simple philosophy that has helped me appreciate and savour the many flavours of life. During my teen years (in the 80s), I...