Choosing the best time to visit Niagara Falls requires more than looking at the weather. Each season has a different atmosphere, a different look, and different advantages. As a local, I’ve experienced them all and have a few preferences for sure. The good news is that most of the year is a totally fine time […]
I think it’s obvious why I wanted to see Newfoundland puffins. The clown-like creatures know how to put on a show, flying and diving and making the funniest noises on earth. They’ve got outlandishly orange beaks that are so ridiculous they shed them in the winter, exposing a grey beak underneath. People call them the
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Although there are lots of reasons to visit Newfoundland, it was “Iceberg Alley” that most caught my attention. Icebergs in Newfoundland are so reliable that an entire industry has formed around taking tourists out to see the best bergs. And it’s easy to understand why — some of these icebergs can be as large as
Even if Newfoundland wasn’t on your bucket list before, hear me out. Its Viking history dates back to 1000 A.D. and John Cabot arrived with the Brits in 1497. Yet, somehow, this part of Canada is still unknown by most modern travelers. In a world where overtourism is creeping into dozens of destinations, it was
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My husband and I have a mantra that plays into our adventurous spirits: “If it requires a waiver, it’s gonna be good.” That’s what I was thinking as I read through the warnings about camping on Flowerpot Island in Ontario. I skimmed over the list, noting that there would be no one to rescue me if I
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tazo® Tea. All opinions are 100% mine. * * * Ever since I first saw a photo of Bruce Peninsula National Park, I knew I had to go. Some of the world’s clearest, bluest waters butt up against dramatic cliffs. When the
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Snow is underrated. While everyone else is racing to warm and tropical destinations on their winter getaways, I layer up my long underwear, hide some hand warmers inside my mittens, and embrace the cold. Vieux Quebec (“Old Quebec”) oozes charm all year-round, but a layer of snow transforms it into something magical. The cobblestone streets
Early in a September morning, the Celebrity Millennium docked in Skagway. The year was 2009 and I was having the absolute time of my life cruising through Alaska. I was traveling solo — a rarity on cruise ships — but the trip was already the best vacation I’d ever taken, and I was only halfway through the sailing. Even though
I think I first learned about the concept of the ice hotel in 2005 or 2006, when I was a sophomore in college. Ever since, I’ve been fascinated by the concept and have been lusting after a stay year after year. Although the “original” ice hotel may be in Sweden, I’ve never considered anywhere but the Hôtel
