After almost a year living in Montreal, this city continues to provide me with some unexpected, quirky insights and delights! Here are some Surprising Things About Montreal.…
Travel Thoughts
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This is a quick snippet of the unique travel encounters you can experience in Colombia, a country which exceeded all my expectations! Travelling solo for six weeks was one of the…
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As the last of the snow melts and the landscape thaws, signs that Spring is here is evident with trees starting to come back to life, flowers start to spring up…
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Through my travels, I have had many challenges, yet nothing could prepare me for my first Canadian winter! Now as this 'mild' season draws to a close and spring is taunting…
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Arriving into Bariloche, Argentina, you could be mistaken for thinking that you’re flying into a European alpine destination. The region’s landscape is very similar to the EU, dense with cypress trees,…
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In my post, Canadians and Australians: Kindred Spirits, I wrote about why Australians like travelling in Canada so much, and the things the two nationalities share in common. I’ve had some…
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Travelling solo has many benefits, absolutely. Yet, I am not going to sugar coat it. Travelling alone can sometimes be really confronting, challenging, frightening and overwhelming. These are the times when…
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People are curious about where I’m from – this far, far away land, Australia. I've been asked many questions about my homeland, which have bewildered and amused me. Here is a…
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It seems that summer has ended, fall is here and winter is on the way. Here is a photo gallery of Fall in Montreal in Le Plateau.…
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During my travels in Canada, local people have often asked me: “Why are there so many Australians here? Why do they come to Canada and why do they like it so…