New Orleans Jazz and Food was everything I expected to be and more. I had visited the city in my teens which, of course, provides a completely different perspective. I remember the cemeteries with the mausoleum above ground. It was the first time I’d seen that way and it always struck me as fascinating. The…
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Remembering Nice France
An article about Nice France popped up on my Facebook timeline the other day and it got me reminiscing a bit about the time we spent there as a family. My partner is all excited about how wonderful nieces and I guess I was a little underwhelmed. We had a lovely apartment hotel with the…
Fall in Quebec: The Symphony of Colours
Seafood Marvels and Cheese
For all the foodies, let’s look at Les Iles de la Madeleine’s culinary delights, specifically the seafood marvels. Throughout the year, the islands come alive with culinary celebrations. From seafood festivals to farm-to-table feasts, these events offer a chance to immerse yourself in the island’s food culture. Les Iles de la Madeleine is a haven…
Unbelievable lobster and herrings
We just returned from a few days in Les Iles de la Madeleine. It was much shorter than expected, but that’s another story you can find here: Good Grief Deer Lake Newfoundland But at least we got our full of lobster! The weather was reasonable, considering we are revisiting at the end of approximately a…
5 Best Tips to Healthy Eating While Travelling
What are some challenges of healthy eating while “on the road”? Temptations Everywhere Decoding Menus Abroad Limited Time, Limited Choices Respecting Traditions Sneaky Ingredients Dietary Restrictions Maintaining a healthy diet can be quite a task when travelling on the road amidst hotel rooms, fast food stops, and unfamiliar restaurants. However, sticking to healthy eating while…
Minimizing the Risk of Illness
Bagels New York City or Montreal
There is a very simple answer to the question of which is better, New York City or Montreal bagels. Neither because, for me, it is like comparing apples and oranges. That said, nothing compares to real Montreal bagels from St. Viateur Street. NYC and Montreal bagels have devoted followings, and preferences may vary depending on…
Day 31 – Beaches, Shaved Ice and Mais Tais
I wouldn’t say I like the heat here, and it’s not even hot compared to what it can be in the summer. I have fallen in love with shaved ice; They’re way better than mai tais and perfect in this heat. They’re very popular here, and they are pretty good. It reminds me of the…
Day 23 – The Great Sausalito
The Pretty Town of Sausalito Today we took the ferry across to Sausalito. It is rather quaint and another place for the tourist to visit. We took a bus from the central town to see the floating homes. This is something like the batches in New Zealand, except it’s far more extensive, and they called…