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Les Suites Hotel Review: a spacious apartment style experience in downtown Ottawa
Over a weekend stay in a suite, we enjoyed the well stocked kitchen and seating area in our room along with the large balcony and central location. Find out if I recommend a stay at the Les Suites Hotel in downtown Ottawa.
Walking in the New York City Village Halloween Parade
Taking part in the New York City Village Halloween Parade was such an amazing experience, find out whether I recommend this costume silent headphone party activity with Quiet Events in NYC.
Exploring Quebec City on a double decker bus: Old Quebec Tours Review
On this 1 hour double decker bus tour, we drove past the Old Town, Plains of Abraham , the fortification walls and many museums, parks and historic sites with live commentary from a guide. Find out if I recommend this red bus tour with Old Quebec Tours in Quebec City.
Visiting inside the Chateau Frontenac Hotel on a guided tour in Quebec City
On this 1 hour walking tour of the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac Hotel we saw beautiful decor, statues and architectural details and visited the bar, dining room, wine cellar and museum history displays. Find out if I recommend this guided history tour with Cicerone Tours in Quebec City.
Le Cantlie Suites Montreal hotel review
Over a one week stay in a Junior Suite, we enjoyed the well stocked kitchen and seating area in our room along with the rooftop pool area and great views of the city. Find out if I recommend a stay at the Hotel Le Cantlie Suites in Montreal.
Visiting the Old Port of Montreal on a carbon neutral boat cruise: Le Petit Navire Review
On this 45 minute guided cruise of the Vieux Port harbour area in Montreal, we enjoyed waterfront views from the comfort of an electric carbon neutral boat ! Find out if I recommend this boat cruise sightseeing tour with Le Petit Navire in Montreal.
Montreal walking tour review: visiting Old Montreal with 1642 Tours
On this 2 hour walking tour of Old Montreal we saw historic buildings, statues, museums, gardens, churches and more. Find out if I recommend this walking tour with 1642 Tours in Montreal.
Visiting the Jewish Quarter of Prague on a virtual walking tour
On this 1 hour virtual walking tour of the Jewish Quarter in the Old Town of Prague, we learned about history, architecture and important figures and events of the Second World War from a professional guide. Find out if I recommend this guided history tour with Prague City Adventures in Prague.
Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City: Klook tour review
On this 1 day tour from Ho Chi Minh City, we took a jungle boat ride, visited a beautiful temple, and learned how coconut candy is made ! Find out if I recommend this Mekong Delta day trip with Klook.
Klook Travel App review
Should you book travel experiences on the Klook App ? I am sharing my honest experience using the Klook App to book a range of experiences in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and Taiwan on a trip to Asia.
Fun and easy Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok: Klook tour review
On this 1 day tour from Bangkok, we visited ancient temple ruins, beautiful palace gardens, and tried some candy floss pancakes at the floating markets ! Find out if I recommend this Ayutthaya day trip with Klook Thailand.
Bus Travel Iceland review: Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon tour
On this 1 day tour from Reykjavik, we visited a geyser, two beautiful waterfalls and went swimming in the Secret Lagoon hot spring ! Find out if I recommend this Golden Circle tour with Bus Travel Iceland.
Roberts Hawaii review: 1 Day Oahu Grand Circle island tour
On this 1 day tour from Honolulu, we visited a nature preserve and a temple, saw surfers on the North Shore and enjoyed the Dole Pineapple plantation ! Find out if I recommend this Oahu day trip with Roberts Hawaii.
Exploring the Old City of Philadelphia on a historic walking tour
On this historic walking tour of the Old City of Philadelphia, we stopped by Independence Hall, Christ Church, Elfreth’s Alley, Betsy Ross House and other important American heritage sites ! Find out if I recommend this ‘History in HD’ walking tour with Urban Adventures Philadelphia.
Bicycling through the vineyards of the Wachau Valley in Austria
On this one day bicycle tour of the Wachau Valley wine region, we visited the historic town of Durnstein, saw castles, abbeys, vineyards and had a wine and schnapps tasting! Find out if I recommend this Grape Grazing tour of the UNESCO listed Wachau Valley with Discover Vienna Tours in Austria.
Yehliu, Shifen and Jiufen day trip from Taipei: Klook tour review
On this 1 day tour from Taipei, we visited unusual rock formations, waterfalls, tea houses, saw sky lanterns, tried street food and more ! Find out if I recommend this Yehliu, Shifen, and Jiufen day trip with Klook Taiwan.
Taipei Chill Out walking tour: a review of Tour Me Away
On this 3 hour walking tour of Taipei we saw gardens, temples, tea houses, antique markets and tried bubble tea ! Find out if I recommend this walking tour with Tour Me Away in Taiwan.
Taipei night market tour review: trying new foods with Tour Me Away
On this 3 hour tour of Jingmei night market, a local guide introduced us to 10 different dishes! Find out if I recommend this night market tour with Tour Me Away in Taipei.