When my friend Sara invited me to visit her in Canada, I 1) said yes and 2) knew I wanted to visit somewhere “off-the-beaten path”. I had already done the typical American-goes-to-Canada trip of Niagara Falls and Toronto years back, so this time I wanted to see somewhere different, somewhere where Canadians go to escape. Continue reading “A Day Out on Flowerpot Island, Ontario”
May had some serious ups and downs (more on that in the Challenges section), but I got to revisit two favorites – New York and Toronto – and explore more of Canada than I previously have before. Continue reading “Noelle’s Monthly Recap: May 2017”
Finding a hotel in New York City can be a difficult task – ‘affordability’ takes on a new meaning in the city, and also ensuring that where you stay is clean and centrally located adds to the challenge. Continue reading “Staying at the Pod 51 Hotel in New York City”
Maine, with the state motto Vacationland, had been on my New England bucket list for as long as I can remember. Rugged coastlines dotted with lighthouses, quaint beach towns, and fresh-from-the-sea lobster were what attracted me to this northeastern most state. Maine did prove to be a lot of what I imagined, but it threw in a few surprises along the way. So, here are my tips for a visit to Maine.
Continue reading “Maine on my Mind: Tips for a Visit to Vacationland”
Boston is a historic city, and America as we know it today was largely influenced by historical events originating here. It’s not all just history though – Boston is a educational hub, has vibrant nightlife, excellent restaurants, and sports teams with die-hard fans. So here’s how to spend a day in Boston.
Noelle Across The Pond 