Visiting Niagara Falls without getting on a boat is like going to Paris and not seeing any art: it's unheard of. I had already been misted at the Journey Behind the Falls but was ready for the real deal. Unfortunately, due to time constraints, we had to cancel our trip on the Maid of the Mist, but … [Read more...] about Jet Boating at Niagara Falls
Canada
Not All Tours Are Created Equal
Many "independent" travelers are immediately turned off by the word tour. They picture large groups huddled around a tour guide with an umbrella or worse, a portable microphone, spouting out facts about whatever random attraction they're standing in front of. They picture fanny packs and knee high … [Read more...] about Not All Tours Are Created Equal
Photo Friday: Quebec City, Canada
I took a early morning Via Rail from Montreal to Quebec City on my last day in the country. The quintessentially French Canadian city had alluded me during my previous trip to Montreal, as I had neither enough time or money to do it properly. My train arrived at 9 am, so I rewarded myself … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Quebec City, Canada
Views of Niagara Falls
When you think of iconic North American experiences, a few landmarks immediately come to mind. For me, it's the Statue of Liberty. Hoover Dam. The Grand Canyon. Mount Rushmore. The Golden Gate Bridge. And of course, Niagara Falls. As a born and raised East Coast girl, I'm not sure how I … [Read more...] about Views of Niagara Falls
Return to Montreal
It had been six years since I wandered the Europeanesque streets of Montreal. When I decided to attend the Travel Blog Exchange conference in Toronto, I knew I wanted to retourner à Montréal but to do it differently this time around. Sure, I had a great time visiting during college fall break … [Read more...] about Return to Montreal