When someone finds out about our frequent travels the next question is, almost inevitably, what’s your favourite place? My typical answer is that I really don’t have a favourite. Each place is so different from the next. I could tell you that Vietnam probably had my favourite food, or that Climbing Kilimanjaro and visiting with... Continue Reading →
Dog sledding is definitely a highlight, but Quebec City has a lot more to offer, especially during Carnival. Unlike Toronto, winter has not gone missing in Quebec this year. Our arrival in the middle of a storm, that dumped 15 cm of snow, not only meant a bit of a white knuckle drive from the... Continue Reading →
If it's winter and you're in Quebec City, dog sledding is an experience you shouldn't miss. If you're in town during Carnaval it can be done up on the Plains of Abraham, but we'd recommend making the trip to one of the dog sledding companies outside the city for a more authentic experience. Putting our... Continue Reading →
Winter is missing. I don't know about where you live, but in my neck of the woods, the weather's been nothing short of weird. I can't remember the last time I went for a run in January in shorts without having to fly to a warmer climate. This year it's happened twice. The "scientists" say... Continue Reading →
I haven't been to Chicago myself but I do have it on good authority that it's a great city to visit. So, with an assist from Katy, here are 5 things worth the flight to Chicago: 1) Architectural Boat Cruise This river cruise takes you past buildings by world-famous architects including Mies van der Rohe, Helmut... Continue Reading →
Porter Airlines is probably our favourite North American airline, at least they were until they made my mother-in-law cry. Now, I'm lucky enough to have a great mother-in-law. I know not everyone is so fortunate, but I like mine very much, so this is a bad thing. Linda has an amazing capacity for putting the... Continue Reading →
After the excitement of the whale tour, the rest of our stay in Boston was pretty calm as we took advantage of the opportunity to visit with some friends living in the Boston area. On Saturday night we had dinner in Boston's South End. Not to be confused with South Boston, the South End is... Continue Reading →
"It's hard to decide which is more exciting: catching a glimpse of the world's largest mammal or the high-speed boat ride to get you there." That's how the description of the Hi-Speed Catamaran Whale watching boat ride starts. Maybe we should have known better (a three hour tour anyone?) but it sounds promising, doesn't it?... Continue Reading →
Not every trip can last weeks and take place in a far-off land, at least not as long as you have an employer who expects you to be working more than you're on vacation. Of course, even if you were an independently wealthy super villain, limiting yourself to big trips would mean missing out on... Continue Reading →
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