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Experiencing the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto – exterior “Good evening Mr. Jenkins!”. I stepped out of the taxi and smiled at the cheery bellboy. Whichever Four Seasons property I stay at, there’s always one constant:...
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Discovering Montreal through its food
Having my very first poutine in Montréal! Montréal and food. I had no idea this combination would be so potent. After four days in Montréal and several pounds heavier (I’m guessing!), I was convinced…...
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An awesome winter in Quebec
The #LoveWinter group – travelling with them was so much FUN!!! I probably should’ve called this post “Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone in Wintry Québec” because that seemed to be the recurring theme...
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An oasis in the snow
“It poked its head around the tree and stared at me with its beautiful big round eyes.” It was a dreamy, somewhat surreal feeling. As I sat in a rock pool, with a blanket of steam lightly hovering...
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Velvet moments: travel photo – panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro
The best place for the most spectacular views of Rio de Janeiro is from atop the Corcovado Mountain at the foot of the Christ the Redeemer Statue, the city’s iconic landmark. It can be a long wait for...
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Montréal in five restaurants
Freshly-baked bagels at St. Viateur, Montréal. If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll know by now how much of a fan of Montréal I’ve become. I first visited this city in the summer of 2013 and fell...
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The magic of Rio de Janeiro in photos
Rio de Janeiro is a city of contrasts and great diversity. Squashed in between imposing mountains, the ocean and a massive bay, the city enjoys one of the most spectacular settings in the world....
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Ten romantic things to do in Saint Lucia
The Pitons, Saint Lucia. Saint Lucia and love go hand in hand. As one of the most picturesque islands in the Caribbean with its iconic Piton mountains, stunning scenery, gorgeous palm-fringed beaches...
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Winter fun in Quebec – the #LoveWinter video
The #LoveWinter crew! It was a trip filled with laughter and various firsts for me: I learned how to snowboard (well, kind of), joined in the fun at a winter festival and I went ice-fishing on the...
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An unforgettable tour of Ecuador
A sea lion watches the sunset on Galapagos. It was a photo of the spectacular Cotopaxi volcano that first captured my imagination. I was ten years old and I promised myself that I would one day visit...
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Experiencing the Mashpi Cloud Forest
The mist-shrouded cloud forest. The Mashpi Cloud Forest Reserve is located about a four-hour drive north of Quito, Ecuador. The drive from Quito is gorgeous, with stunning vistas of the snow-capped...
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Five ways to enjoy winter in Montreal
Montréal in winter. Winters in Montreal are cold. VERY cold! I fell in love with the city the first time I visited… in the summer, and each time I gushed about it, people would say, “Yeah, visit in...
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Falling in love with San Miguel de Allende
An old cobblestone street in San Miguel (image courtesy of Steve Collins). A guest post by Billie Frank. Have you ever arrived somewhere you’ve never been before and felt like you’d come home? [Keith:...
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The magic of the Galapagos Islands
A spectacular Galapagos sunset. The Galapagos Islands are famous the world over for their huge number of endemic species and were studied by Charles Darwin during the voyage of the Beagle. To be...
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Exploring Curacao
Kura Holanda in Willemstad, Curacao I stepped out of the airport and immediately felt the warm breeze. It was one of the first things I discovered about Curacao (map) when I visited the island many...
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The diversity of Canada in photos
Snow-shoeing on Mont Tremblant in Québec. Canada, the second largest country in the world, is a land of great diversity; from the icy emptiness of the Arctic north to the vibrant metropolises of...
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The incredible view from Grouse Mountain
The Skyride whisks visitors to the peak in about 8 minutes. It’s my favourite spot for a panoramic view of one of the most spectacularly-located cities in the world: Grouse Mountain in Vancouver,...
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A Shangri-La in downtown Vancouver
The impressive façade of the Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver. The Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver is something of an anomaly in this vibrant Canadian city, at least, that’s what I soon discovered. Located in an...
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Cool street art in Rio
A panoramic view of Rio from the Christ Statue. Rio de Janeiro is best known for its spectacular setting, glorious beaches like Ipanema and Copacabana, the Sugarloaf Mountain, the iconic Christ Statue...
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Cool glitz and a phenomenal view
The Fairmon Pacific Rim Hotel Vancouver. The doormen opened the doors with a smile and a “Good Afternoon” as I entered the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel in Vancouver. As the doors opened, I found myself...
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Ten things to do in Victoria, British Columbia
The Parliament Buildings in Victoria. Victoria is the capital of the province of British Columbia on the Pacific coast of Canada. Situated on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria is popular...
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Visiting the Beautiful Horizon
A coconut vendor outside the San Francisco de Assisi church in Belo Horizonte. The first settlers in what is now Belo Horizonte (map), Brazil‘s sixth largest city, were so in awe of the horizon, with...
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Inhotim – where art meets nature
Inhotim “What’s this Imhotep place about?”, I asked my good friends Claudia and Mauricio as we left Belo Horizonte on our road trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Claudia laughed and corrected me: “It’s...
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Exploring Rio with locals
Locals playing football on Ipanema beach at sunset. Rio de Janeiro is one of my favourite cities to visit and I’ll jump on any opportunity to go there. I’ll never tire of its spectacular natural...
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Driving the Estrada Real in Brazil
The San Francosco de Assisi church in Ouro Preto. The Estrada Real or Royal Road is a series of historic routes in Brazil, spanning the states of Minas Gerais, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Built in...
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Experiencing the Iguazu Falls
The entrance to the park on the BRazil side. The Iguazu Falls (or Iguaçu Falls) are arguably the most impressive waterfalls I’ve ever seen, even compared to the Niagara Falls and Victoria Falls....
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Exploring the food scene in Vancouver
Take the False Creek Ferry to Granville Island for one of many foodie treats in Vancouver! Vancouver (British Columbia, Canada) is one of my favourite cities in the world to visit. My best friend...
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The enchanting Hunte’s Gardens
Hunte’s Gardens is a tropical garden in the heart of Barbados (map). This lush garden, roughly 3 acres in size, is packed to the brim with towering royal palms, bromeliad, anthurium, ginger plants and...
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Twelve things to do in Barbados
Barbados (map) is a gorgeous island nation located at the eastern edge of the Caribbean. Known for its stunning beaches, azure waters and as the birthplace of rum (and Rihanna), there are many things...
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Catamaran cruise in Barbados
One of the highlights of my trip to Barbados was a catamaran cruise along the west coast. There are various operators to choose from – I went with Cool Runnings who operate luxurious catamarans from...
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