21 articles tagged with canada travel
After years of exploring tundra landscapes and remote indigenous communities across the northern hemisphere, I've developed a profound appreciation for cultural contrasts. That's why Montreal captured my interest so completely during a recent summer weekend. This French-Canadian metropolis offers a...
There's something magical about exploring a city beyond its tourist façade. As someone who makes a living finding the perfect words across languages, I've developed a sixth sense for uncovering the authentic pulse of a place. Vancouver—this stunning collision of...
After living in Montreal for nearly five years, I've developed what my spouse calls an 'unhealthy obsession' with this city's neighborhoods. But honestly, can you blame me? As someone who grew up exploring St. Louis neighborhoods with my Swedish father,...
There's something profoundly spiritual about reconnecting with nature, especially in a place where urban design and wilderness coexist in such harmony. Having grown up just a few hours east of Vancouver in London, Ontario, I've always felt a special connection...
There's something about boutique hotels that captures the essence of a city far better than their towering chain counterparts. As someone who's spent countless nights in generic business accommodations with sad desk lamps and uninspired lobby art, I've developed a...
As someone who typically finds himself analyzing wave patterns along coastal cliffs or explaining aurora phenomena in Iceland, Edmonton presented a fascinating urban laboratory during my recent summer visit. The city's unique geographical positioning along the North Saskatchewan River creates...