I only had a handful of things I really really wanted to do or see in Maine and at the top of the list was: Go to a Lighthouse. Obviously there are hundreds of places in the country that you can see lighthouses—honestly I could easily go out on Long Island for a weekend and […]
Read more "Lighthouse 1: Portland Head Light"I’d be remiss if I didn’t say something about the unique Montreal architecture. It’s true much of the time the style of buildings made it feel like you were in Europe, but Montreal also has its unique architecture. Perhaps nothing is more striking than the Balconville—a style of balcony that features a steep spiral staircase […]
Read more "Montreal–Architecture Tour"Marches (markets) are everywhere in Montreal. Ok, maybe not everywhere, but compared to the States they’re all over the place. Most cities in the US have maybe one large market with fresh goods—sometimes open only once a week. We’re more likely to have a Farmer’s Market than on a Sunday than anything else. Montreal has […]
Read more "Montreal- Markets"I wasn’t expecting Montreal to be so French
Read more "Montreal–Vieux Montreal"Walking along the canal you could still see the signs of the industrial age in the nearby buildings—giant warehouses either sitting vacant or more commonly being converted into ritzy apartments
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Rainy Days Aren't Always Bad 