Discovering Kingston – Food Forward, Beer Loving, and Tragically Hip
byPerched on the north shore of Lake Ontario and guarding over the mouth of the Saint Lawrence River sits one of Canada’s most underrated…
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Visiting Pier 21 in Halifax – Now More Than Ever
byOn my recent swing through the Canadian Maritime provinces, no stop was more moving than visiting Pier 21 in Halifax. This historic spot was…
What to Expect at the Spectacular Acadia National Park
byThe United States has many wonderful National Parks that showcase the outstanding natural beauty of the land, but perhaps the finest is the spectacular…
Surviving the Sourtoe Cocktail in Dawson: Canada’s Quirkiest Cocktail
byTo live anywhere as frigid and remote as the Yukon takes a special type of person. A little wild, a lot adventurous, and a…
Visiting the Very First Tim Hortons – Canada’s Favourite Coffee Shop
byThe very first Starbucks in Seattle draws thousands of visitors per year, yet every time I walk by I question why. Lineups are long…
Perfectly Paired – Kingston Food Tours Beer & Bites Review
byAs I discovered during my we weekend visit to Kingston Ontario, Canada’s original capital city is surprisingly tasty. With easy access to nearby farms,…
A Peek Inside Canada’s Oldest Prison – Kingston Pen Tour Review
byFor a city that has produced iconic Canadian talents such as Bryan Adams and The Tragically Hip, it’s odd to say that the hottest ticket…
Hochelaga Inn Review – A Historical Stay in Canada’s First Capital
byThere are very few cities in Canada with stories to tell like Kingston, Ontario. From its origins as Canada’s first capital city to keeping…
Exploring Victoria’s Food & Drink Scene – A Foodie Weekend in BC’s Capital
byMy home base of Vancouver B.C. is well established as a foodie destination in Canada, if not the world. It is also enjoying an…
That time I Realized Ontario is Canada, and Canada is Ontario
byConfession time. I am actually sad to say goodbye to Ontario. I know, I know. How could I be down about leaving Canada’s center…
1 V2V Empress Review – This Company Stole From Me!
by*Hello future V2V passengers. Please consider this update to my V2V Empress review before purchasing those tickets! Before you get into this V2V Empress…
Taking an Alternative Trip to New York
byIf you mention New York to most people, then the chances are that they’ll think of landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Statue…
150 Very Canadian Ways to Celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday
byCanada 150 may have come and gone but this list is still great to celebrate all things Canda! 50 Canadian Things for Canada 150…
8 Cheap Things to Do in Vegas
by1. Get a Cheap Hotel Room Sure, you can live like a king and spend your life’s savings on a deluxe high-roller suite–but you…
Getting to the Source of Vancouver’s Rise to Beertopia with Vancouver Brewery Tours
byIt didn’t take me long to fall in love with Portland. It’s laid-back locals and love for great coffee and even better beer had…
5 Reasons to Visit Yellowknife in the Fall
byWhen a visitors centre member says “ don’t visit in the fall,” you know something isn’t right. That is what I was told on…
Top 5 Indoor and Outdoor Activities in Virginia Beach
byWhether you enjoy the excitement of a world-renowned boardwalk or you prefer something a little more low-key, you’re sure to find enticing attractions in…
Searching for Life in DEdmonton, Alberta’s Capital of Boring
byIt’s pretty easy to put Edmonton down. It’s cold in the winter and covered in mosquitoes in the summer. The seasons in between can…
9 Staying Weird in Portland – Inn at Northrup Station Review
byPortland is my favorite city in the United States for several reasons. Portlanders are laid-back, the beer is plentiful, the coffee is on point,…
9.3 Portland May be Weird but their Beer Sure is Good! – Brewvana Craft Beer Tour Review
byFrom its laid-back lifestyle to lovable oddities, Portland is known for a lot of things. Perhaps what ties it all together is the local…
10 Understanding Coffee Culture with Portland’s Third Wave Coffee Tours
byPortland is known as beer city but as I recently found, stealing Milwaukee’s nickname of Brew City would be more fitting. Along with having…
Drink & Learn: A New Orleans Cocktail Tour for your Brain
byMy first visit to New Orleans was a series of peaks and valleys. We arrived late, dropped off our bags, and headed straight to…
8.8 Where to Stay Outside of the French Quarter – Drury Inn & Suites New Orleans Review
byNew Orleans is one of the most popular party towns in North America, and it shows. On my last visit I stayed at the Sheraton, a…
Isla Mujeres: The Perfect Escape from Cancun’s Tourist Traps
byCancun’s rise to the top of resort destinations has, not surprisingly, taken its toll on the city. Along with the hordes of college students…
In a New York Minute – Unique Things to Do on a Short Layover in NYC
byNew York City has so much to offer visitors. From Broadway shows to world-class museums and famous sites seen in film and television, there…