Melissa Girimonte

Melissa Girimonte

Melissa is an entertainment and lifestyle writer, podcaster and digital media producer. In the age of Peak TV, she believes that sleep is basically a wasted viewing opportunity.
The hills of Chianti, Italy with olive groves and vineyards.
Travel

8 of the Hottest Travel Trends for 2025 Revealed

Get ready to explore new destinations in 2025 with eight of the hottest travel trends.
Melissa Girimonte
October 25, 2024
Vineyards and mountains surrounding Okanagan Lake in Summerland, British Columbia
Real Estate

10 Small Towns in Canada That Are Just Like Europe

When a trip to Europe isn’t in the cards, these 10 Canadian small towns will give you a taste of the continent instead.
Melissa Girimonte
September 12, 2024
A map of Canada illustrating the average income required to buy a house across Canada
Real Estate

How Much You Need to Earn to Afford a House in Each Major...

Purchasing a home in 2024? Here’s what you need to earn to enter the housing market in each major Canadian city.
Melissa Girimonte
June 28, 2024
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Inside the Glamis Suite at the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Travel

Hotels.com Reveals Its 2024 Hotels of the Year

Find out which properties made the list of "Perfect Somewheres," the first-of-its-kind based on how hotels treat their guests.
Melissa Girimonte
June 3, 2024
A photo of Muhammad Ali next to his house in LA that is going to auction
Real Estate

Muhammad Ali’s Italian Renaissance Mansion in LA Is Up for...

Take a tour of the Hancock Park home that once belonged to boxing great Muhammad Ali.
Melissa Girimonte
May 16, 2024
IKEA’s New Collab is the Colour Therapy We All Need Right Now
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IKEA’s New Collab is the Colour Therapy We All Need Right...

The new colour-happy collection will launch across all IKEA markets in April 2024.
Melissa Girimonte
March 14, 2024
The Downtown Calgary skyline on a sunny day.
Real Estate

These Are the 10 Best Neighbourhoods in Calgary Right Now

Does the promise of more affordable home prices have you considering a move? Read on.
Melissa Girimonte
March 8, 2024
Person holding keys in new home with moving boxed blurred in distance
Trending

What is the ‘Cash for Keys’ Rental Debate in Canada...

Are tenants taking advantage of landlords? We break down the latest rental market trend.
Melissa Girimonte
March 4, 2024
Illustration of the average cost of a one-bedroom apartment in Canada
Real Estate

The Average Cost to Rent a One-Bedroom Apartment in Canada

The average cost of a one bedroom increased by nearly 14 per cent this past year.
Melissa Girimonte
February 26, 2024
Harry and Meghan next to the house they filmed their Netflix documentary in
Celebrity Real Estate

The Top Celebrity Homes That Hit the Market in 2023

Let's take a look back at the top celebrity homes that were available for sale or rent this year.
Melissa Girimonte
December 13, 2023
Brad and Angelina's former New Orleans house
Celebrity Real Estate

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt’s Former New Orleans Pad Hits...

Brangelina owned the estate from 2006 to 2016.
Melissa Girimonte
December 11, 2023
A roof getting fixed in the winter time
Renovations

Home Upgrades You Should Never Tackle During the Colder Months

Here are 10 home upgrades that you should avoid this winter.
Melissa Girimonte
December 9, 2023
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