Friday night jazz at Toronto’s Aquarium
Watching fish glide by in giant water tanks is already pretty soothing, but add to that soft jazz music and a glass of wine, and you may suffer from relaxation overdose. Fortunately, the throngs of […]
Archive for category: North America
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10 things to do in Toronto in May and June
(Updated on April 15, 2018) May and June are two of the best months to enjoy Toronto. The weather is generally nice, the leaves and flowers are in bloom after a long hibernation, and most […]
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7 myths about Canada and Canadians
Now that we have a hot young Prime Minister, eyes are finally turning to Canada! (About time I say.) However during all my years of travelling, I’ve come across many people who knew very little […]
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One day in Montreal, a self-guided walking tour
Despite the fact that I was born in Montreal, grew up in the region, lived there during university, and still visit at least twice a year, I recently realized that, shockingly, BigTravelNut does not contain […]
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Drinking and eating in Prince Edward County
Last week I wrote an overview of Prince Edward County, including practical information as well as things to see and do. This week I want to dig a little deeper into the food and wine […]
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Prince Edward County: escape from Toronto
Don’t feel bad if you’ve never heard of Prince Edward County (not to be confused with Prince Edward Island, the smallest of Canada’s 10 provinces). As an up-and-coming tourism destination two hours’ drive east of […]
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Solo woman in Mexico
Mexico has suffered some bad press in recent years. Many people now just dismiss it as a holiday destination with blanket statements such as “it’s too dangerous”, or “a lot of people get murdered there”, […]
