I have never been so disappointed in a new city in my life. The place was foggy from dawn to dusk and then it got dark when the fog cleared. I was told that Saint John is always foggy from the Atlantic mist, but I’ve seen clearer pictures of the Read more…
When travelling to Munich, the Bavarian National Museum is one not to miss out on. The Museum building itself was built during King Maximilian II in 1855, around the same time the Neuschwanstein Castle was built (the castle used as inspiration for the one in Disneyland). The interior of the Read more…
I saved $917 on my vacation to Alaska even before it began; $815 from full price on a first class flight and $102 on a rental car booking just for checking the price again three months before departure and booking cancellable rates. While not as impressive as the $953 win Read more…
The biggest draw to Saint-Jérôme is its massive cathedral which is the largest in the Laurentians. The three-spired cathedral was constructed beginning in 1897 and opened in 1900. The church square has a skating rink in winter that circles a statue of Antoine Labelle, the priest who created this and Read more…
The 1967 World’s Fair was held in Montreal with great success. It was the most visited World’s Fair of the century with over 54 million attendances and the highest number of countries participating at 62. Expo 67 had a lasting impact on Montreal – and on Canada. The metro’s Yellow Read more…
Distance: 120km Location: Sault Ste. Marie, ON Date: June 5-6, 2022 Up front: Ergonomics are good, the leather on the steering wheel, armrests, and seat surfaces feel consistent, unlike cheaper Japanese and Korean marques. The steering wheel needs a longer telescoping distance to be comfortable, but it’s workable on a Read more…
The Montreal Museum of Fine arts was first founded in 1860 as the Art Association of Montreal. It is the oldest art museum in Canada. However, it didn’t have its own building until a site was donated to them in 1879. The museum was at its current site since 1912 Read more…
Frankfurt airport is Lufthansa’s hub, a legacy carrier that still has separate lounges for first, business and frequent fliers. It’s also one of the few airlines that has indoor smoking areas in its lounges. When checking in, check out the flip clap board at the check-in area, it’s a dying Read more…
Distance: 2,239kmLocation: Ontario, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut Date: September 29-October 2, 2022 Up front: It’s one of those cars that look better than they feel. The leather surfaced seats only have as much leather as is necessary to look like a luxury car with cloth and plastic inserts on the sides Read more…
Distance: 1,416km Location: Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick Date: June 9-13, 2022 Up front: This is the “I’m in mid-level management in the government” car. It’s also the “we’re sorry we don’t have any upgrades left” rental car. It’s a mediocre machine with average comfort and good build Read more…