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 […]