The Best Things to Do in Lunenburg – Nova Scotia’s Most Beautiful Town

The waterfront of Lunenburg seen from across the harbour, on a relatively clear day. The houses are all colourful.

If you’re searching for the best things to do in Lunenburg, or simply wondering what to do in Lunenburg beyond the usual tourist trail, let me take you on a journey through one of the most enchanting places I’ve ever been. Lunenburg isn’t just a destination, it’s a feeling. A little town of wooden houses […]

My Flair Airlines Review – Flying From Montreal to Halifax and Halifax to Toronto

A white plane with "Flair" written on it in green letters, at the jetty.

Flying within Canada is not cheap. Coming from Europe, where low-cost carriers have made it completely normal to hop across countries for as little as £20, I was genuinely shocked at how expensive domestic flights are here. In fact, it can sometimes cost more to fly from one Canadian city to another than to cross […]

Iconic Foods to Eat in Montreal That Will Fill Your Trip With Deliciousness

Large chunks of smoked meat inside two small pieces of bread. On the side you can see pickles.

Montreal wasn’t love at first sight. But the more I explored, the more the city grew on me. One of the reasons I am looking forward to returning to Montreal is its foodie scene. There are some iconic foods to try in Montreal that have somehow found their place in the multicultural city. In this […]

My WestJet Airlines Review – Flying From London Gatwick (UK) to Halifax (Canada) and Back

A white plane with Westjet written on it at the gate, at Gatwick airport, on a rainy day.

After I fell in love with Nova Scotia on my first trip to what I now call my happy place, I started looking at the most affordable way to get there from England. The first time I flew via Montreal, from Heathrow Airport, which was not quite convenient for me. But until last year, there […]

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