What to do in Montreal this summer – its 375th!
Montreal was founded by the French in 1642, making it one of the oldest cities in Canada. This means that it’s turning 375 years old this year, and it won’t let us forget it. There […]
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12 best spots to capture great Toronto photos
Many solo travellers love taking pictures. And why not? When you’re travelling on your own, you can stop as often as you want, and take as long as you want composing the perfect shot without […]
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Toronto layover – what to see and do
If you’re flying somewhere over the Holidays (or anytime really) and have a long Toronto layover (4 hours or more), you don’t have to kill time in the airport. It’s really easy to get out […]
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A week-end in Quebec’s Coaticook Valley
When I told my childhood friend in Quebec that we should do something special to celebrate our 40 years of friendship, she suggested Coaticook, an area she knows well. Located in the valley of the […]
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5 reasons why you should visit Philadelphia
Why visit Philadelphia you ask? Does it have architecture and history? Art and culture? Does it have beer? Well, all of the above as it turns out, and much more. Philadelphia is slightly over one […]
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Walking Historic Philadelphia with Context Travel
I seriously feared I might get stabbed by a flying branch! When that crazy gust of wind swirled around us, I got grit all over my face, felt something hit my leg, then noticed several […]
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Free summer events in Toronto
If you’re still using paper guidebooks when you travel, you probably won’t find a mention of most of the following summer events in Toronto, which are either new this year, have a new twist, or have […]
