My family trip to Canada this summer sort of snuck up on me, booked months in advance, but a crazy summer kept me from preparing as much as I normally would have. I knew it would be cold in Banff, but I think I underestimated what the weather would be like. I was only gone for around six days, … [Read more...] about What I Packed for Canada
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Visiting Banff in the Summer
A few weeks back, my family and I took our first vacation together in a number of years. Previously, we'd been to Puerto Rico and Maine, but it had been many years since we could all sync our schedules. After seeing pictures of iconic Lake Louise, pictured above, my mom chose our destination: Banff … [Read more...] about Visiting Banff in the Summer
Caroline in the City Guide to Toronto
After visiting Toronto, Canada for a conference a few years back, I found the city to be perhaps one of the most underrated in North America. The city is a melting pot of different cultures, bringing in ethnic eateries with influences from China, Vietnam, India and beyond. The young and hip have … [Read more...] about Caroline in the City Guide to Toronto
Jet Boating at Niagara Falls
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
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