Tag Archives: Canada

The Real Montreal

Posted on May 19, 2012 by

If I have learned anything in 48 hours, it’s how genuinely and vivaciously Montreal lives at night. Last night, after a day of typical tourist fare (though typical neglects how magnificent the historic churches, mansions and museums are…), I set … Continue reading →

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A Year of Travel Gems

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

Rolling into a new year spurs looking ahead to fresh adventures and travels, lingering in quirky cafes, and discovering unseen vistas. Now that 2011 is finally here, I am chomping at the bit to be lacing up my hiking boots … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Photos

Posted on July 24, 2010 by

I have finally found the time between napping and work to begin posting photos from my trip through the Pacific Northwest a couple weeks ago. The first installment is for my weekend in Vancouver, British Columbia with my niece. Enjoy!

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Eating a trail through the Pacific Northwest

Posted on July 3, 2010 by

If I were asked to sum up my entire trip through the Pacific Northwest so far, it would come down to one category – food. Really good, scrumptious, make you sigh in supreme contentment good food. Our last day in … Continue reading →

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Vancouver – Feast for the Senses

Posted on June 25, 2010 by

Summer in Vancouver is beguiling. Despite the reports of rainy weather before we left Washington State, nary a raindrop has been spotted and the sun rules the sky. That means the entire city comes out to play. We joined the … Continue reading →

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Let the Unknown Guide You

Posted on June 24, 2010 by

Yesterday was a lesson in the bliss of aimless wanderings. Usually I have a clear plan in my head of where I am going, what I am seeing. Not on this trip! I have taken my niece on a sojourn … Continue reading →

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