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Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
We arrived on the cruise today in Sydney, Cape Breton. It was another life, but I lived in Sydney for a year, teaching at the College of Cape Breton. There wasn’t much to do in Sydney then, and there isn’t much to do in Sydney now. They have done a lovely job sprucing it up for the cruise ships. You’ve covered it once you’ve spent about an hour and a half. The island is a whole other matter. It is worth taking the time to visit. Exactly three years ago, we flew into Halifax and rented a car. We spent…
Cost to Go Around the Gaspé Peninsula
Lately, I’ve been completely underestimating my budget by 25-30%. Over the past year, prices have gone up a ridiculous amount. Sometimes, I might get a great deal on airfare, but the most significant cost of travelling is accommodation. Extended stays and Trusted Housesitters can reduce your costs if you’re into slow travel and a more nomadic lifestyle. Unfortunately, that’s not always what we had planned. Our recent trip around the Gaspé Peninsula cost us 25% more than I had initially determined. I should’ve known immediately when booking hotels. I knew this was in high season and had planned it at…
Pointe-à-la-Renommée and Marconi: Untold Stories Off the Beaten Track
We would never have considered this side trip if it had not been for the recommendation of our Gite hosts the day before. We almost missed the turn and wondered if our decision was a good idea as we transited the dirt road. We are so glad we continued on the site. One can walk around the site for free, which is lovely, but the exhibitions are excellently presented. The cost was well worth the $16, and completely bilingual. If you travel around the peninsula on Route 132, consider heading to Pointe-à-la-Renommée. It’s off the beaten track, but the stories…
Washington DC Landmarks and Oak Leaves
I was so glad to be going back to Washington, DC. I can’t believe that it’s been almost 20 years. I’ve always loved the city, even if, at times, it seems a bit contrived. The DC Landmarks, cleanliness, architectural consistency, and free museums make it a great place to visit. Although it mainly focuses on American experiences and history, it is still quite enjoyable. It’s pretty apparent to me that it’s due to cold weather when I enjoy a vacation or trip a little bit less. Well, that certainly wasn’t the case this past week. We had a couple of…
Canada’s Biggest And Best Railway Museum
Exporail, located in Saint-Constant, Quebec, is Canada’s largest railway museum. It’s a paradise for train enthusiasts and history buffs alike, offering an in-depth look into the evolution of railways in Canada. My son visited last year, so I asked him how long the visit took. He said they took their time and stayed at least three hours. He said it could be done in two if necessary… WRONG! We were there in the afternoon until it closed, a good four hours. The museum has over 160 vehicles, including historic locomotives, passenger cars, and rare models. The exhibitions are designed to…
Fabulous Free Montreal Museums
New York Botanical Garden and Brooklyn Botanic Garden
The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) The NYBG is a renowned botanical garden in the Bronx borough of New York City. It is a National Historic Landmark and one of the largest botanical gardens in the United States. Here’s what you need to know to plan a visit: Location: The New York Botanical Garden is at 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458. It covers an area of 250 acres, including 50 specialty gardens and the historic Haupt Conservatory. Hours of Operation: The garden is generally open from 10 am to 6 pm every Tuesday through Sunday. It may have extended…
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, and I am very happy to see it made the list of the world’s best botanical gardens. TIP: the Montreal Botanical Gardens’ winter path is open daily from 7:30 am to 5 pm from December to May for everyone. Access is free to the site,…
The Treasure of the Tenement Museum NYC
The Tenement Museum in New York City is a unique historical museum dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of the immigrants who lived in the Lower East Side of Manhattan during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The museum is located in two tenement buildings at 97 and 103 Orchard Street, constructed in the 1860s and served as homes to thousands of immigrants from various countries. A tenement is legally defined in New York by the Tenement House Act of 1867 as “any house, building, or portion thereof, which is rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied or is…