Well, that’s a silly question. Of course, Niagara Falls itself is worth a visit at least once. Now I understand if you’re heading out there and not with kids, the town itself can be overly touristy, crowded, and garish. Its two casinos and the central area on Clifton Street look more like Las Vegas, even…
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Cultural Travel: A Guide for Senior Women
I am working on an eBook with tips and thoughts on travelling as a senior woman. I am up to 50 pages and while a lot of editing remains, here is the first chapter for you. Chapter 1: Introduction to Cultural Travel for Senior Women Understanding the Benefits of Cultural Travel Cultural travel helps women…
15 of the World’s Best Botanical Gardens
We are sure to visit every botanical garden we can when travelling. While I do enjoy a lovely garden, Louise is “obsessed.” The Accès Montréal card is offered to residents of the island of Montréal, and as members, we get free access to the Montreal Botanical Garden. Needless to say, we visit it quite often,…
Goodbye to NYC: Broadway, Museums, Tours etc.
It is time to say goodbye to NYC. Some of you have been wondering exactly how many shows and events I’ve attended during our stay in New York. I will have seen Broadway and off-Broadway shows. These include dramas, musicals, and dance. I’ve enjoyed every one of the shows, except for one. You can see…
Remarkable Live Taping of The View
Last week I went to two live tapings, Tamron Hall and The View. On Tuesday went to see Tamron Hall, and I must say I liked how it was organized. I didn’t have to stand in line that long before we got in and were able to put our coats and backpacks into a locker…
Is Slow Travel for You?
Have you heard of the Slow Travel Movement? It’s a growing trend in travel that focuses on taking things slow and immersing oneself in the local culture and environment. It’s all about quality over quantity and experiencing the journey rather than just rushing to the destination. Ah, slow travel. There’s nothing quite like taking your…
What is worse? Dog Poo in Paris or New York
Let me say that any discussion about dog poo in this post is not a criticism of the poor animal but rather the owners. I would also like to add that I love Paris, where I lived for six years, and New York, where I have been several times and will now stay in Manhattan…
First Day of Rain NYC
Today is the first day I think it has rained in New York City since we arrived two weeks ago. But I am sure it won’t be our last as rain is predicted intermittently for the upcoming week. While I wasn’t feeling up to getting out, I had stayed home yesterday, so I felt a…
We have settled in Manhattan – Swoon
Well, we have settled in Manhattan. We are so fortunate. No, I realize that this won’t be as relaxing for Louise, and she has to work weekdays. New York City is in OverDrive, and so there’s a lot of stress and pressure on her. For me, it is pure joy. Our two-bedroom apartment is in…
Our Magnificent Around the World in 85 days
This is the story of our 85-day trip around the world going westward. We started our trip on September 28, 2022, and arrived home on December 21, 2022, in time for Christmas – 20 plane legs later. I hope you’ll join us on this journey, and you can join us on our adventures by going…