I was ecstatic to leave for Tulum, Mexico yesterday, on assignment for Suite101.com Media and Western Living magazine. The flights to Mexico City and then Cancun were pleasant enough, with meals served on both. How luxurious! By the time I arrived in Cancun, though, it was past midnight and I was tired. Tough luck...
I haven’t written anything about my trip to Montréal yet, as I’ve been struggling to keep up with the fast pace of life after returning from the arctic. As I came to the conclusion while writing to a friend of mine in London: for me, Quebec City was a great place to visit (and...
(I’ve joined 100 passengers on board a small cruise ship to explore the Eastern coast of Baffin Island in Nunavut, Canada. Join me as I see wildlife, phenomenal landscapes and meet friendly locals with Adventure Canada.) As I think about my trip to the Canadian arctic when I wake up and in snippets throughout...
As you’ve probably guessed from my previous post about First Air, I have a certain opinion about flying trends these days. I’m a travel writer, so I spend quite a bit of time in airplanes. Right now I’m travelling from Quebec City to Montréal on VIA Rail, the Canadian rail company that has routes...
My first trip to Quebec City was a smashing success! I adored the bustling centre inside the fortified walls and enjoyed getting outside the core to do a bit more exploring. It was also a pleasure to be surrounded by French-speaking people, although I was surprised that the majority of tourists were English speaking....
What a difference Quebec City is than living on a ship and travelling the Canadian Arctic! I fell very quickly for the fortified walls, old streets and friendly people. Most importantly, though, was being well fed. I decided to not follow any recommendations in the guidebooks and stick to restaurants I saw in passing....
(I’ve joined 100 passengers on board a small cruise ship to explore the Eastern coast of Baffin Island in Nunavut, Canada. Join me as I see wildlife, phenomenal landscapes and meet friendly locals with Adventure Canada.) I’m now back on dry and stable land! Although it feels good to have a solid ground under...
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