My first ever trip abroad was to United Kingdom, when I was 13 (quite a difference to today’s generation; my nephew had already seen Paris twice by the time he was two). I was so excited to fly for the first time, I threw up when we arrived at the airport. My family’s longtime British […]
Mount Royal and its breathtaking fall colors
Fully equipped with my new ankle boots, scarf and cut out gloves, I set out on a second day discovering Montreal. Often known as the blue and green city, Montreal has so much to offer besides the old city. An island boasting a generous waterfront in the Old Port, what impressed me most about this […]
Old Montreal, positively happening
Prior to visiting Montreal, I had only heard wonderful things. All of my friends loved Old Montreal, its charming cobblestone streets, period architecture and trendy boutiques. Its nightlife and multitude of festivals beginning with spring, up to late fall, seemed to be the main attraction. So needless to say, I was burning with curiosity to […]
Fun facts about Switzerland
I had heard many things about Suisse – as the locals call it – prior to visiting it for the first time. Below are some fun facts about Switzerland that I learnt: Chocolate. Happy cows give good milk. Good milk produces good chocolate, the best chocolate. Hmmm, like LINDT, TOBLERONE, SUCHARD, NESTLE, FREY. Watches. Good […]