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Ottawa to South Africa on Air Canada- Tight Connections, Sunshine and Baggage Drama

If you are fortunate to live elsewhere, you’ve probably enjoyed watching flowers bloom in March and have been basking in the beautiful combination of sunshine and spring breeze. In Ottawa, […]

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Hello Again, Montreal! Work, Food and a Circus Show

I’d like to believe I am speaking for everyone in the Ontario-Quebec area when I say we are all done with winter and would like it to end. I consider […]

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I visited Wakefield Village in Quebec for the first time. It’s my new go-to getaway from Ottawa

It was my birthday last week – woohoo! I did not plan anything because I was too lazy to plan. But I did not have to. A few days before, […]

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I took a solo trip to Montreal. It was fun, but…

Everyone talks about how wonderful Montreal is, so I was curious for a long time. Amongst Canadians, there is a Toronto vs Montreal banter that people love to get into. […]

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One of my biggest achievements is surving three winters in Ottawa! Here are my tips for newcomers

It is my third winter in Canada and I think I have developed some coping mechanisms for the frigid weather. Last time it was one-degree Celsius outside, I said to […]

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These restaurants are some of my favourites in Ottawa

A few months ago, an old colleague was in Ottawa for a couple of days and reached out to me. While on the phone catching up, he said “jeez! Is […]

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This VR headset Christmas gift is my new fitness buddy

I am taking a break from sharing my experience with the Canadian healthcare system to write about something that lifted my spirits during the holidays. Spoiler if you’ve been reading […]

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I visited Whistler, BC. It is now one of my favourite places.

If you take a trip from Vancouver to Squamish like the boy and I did, you should extend your trip to Whistler. From Squamish, Whistler is a picturesque one-hour drive […]

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I tried these London restaurants on my last trip to the UK, and I loved them!

My favourite thing about visiting London is that I always stumble on something new to try – restaurant, activity, or a hidden gem in the city. For this reason, I […]

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Squamish is a hiker’s paradise and a quick trip from Vancouver

If you are in Vancouver on holiday and are yearning to get away from the skyscrapers and bizarre art installations, relief is a short bus ride away. The boy and […]