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Photo of the Day: Victoria Harbor

Feb 182012

Today’s photo comes from the beautiful city of Victoria, British Columbia. This city has perhaps one of the brightest, prettiest harbors I’ve ever seen. Little green harbor ferries bob in the water in front of the ornate Parliament building at one end of the harbor, while the ivy-coated Empress hotel (pictured here) towers over the water on another side. If you like this photo, please share it with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, G+, or StumbleUpon! Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about …Read more…

Photo of the Day: Bear and Fish

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Feb 122012

Today’s photo comes from downtown Ottawa, Ontario. Not far from Parliament Hill and the National War Memorial, this sculpture can be found at the corner of Elgin and Queen. The bear is catching a salmon, surrounded by both Canadian and UK flags. The flags I found interesting. Canada is still part of the Commonwealth, though, so I suppose that explains it. There are tons of random sculptures like this one all over Ottawa, and I had fun finding a few of them. If you like …Read more…

There’s More to Ottawa in Winter Than Just Frigid Weather

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Jan 272012

There's More to Ottawa in Winter Than Just Frigid Weather

When people begin planning winter vacations that don’t involve skiing, Canada probably isn’t likely to be at the top of their lists. Unless they want to hit the mountains for some fresh powder, most people gravitate toward warm destinations during the chilly, grey winter months. I know I usually do. But this year I decided to try something a little different. Instead of using my winter vacation to head south for the tropics, I went north — to Ottawa. I’ll admit that Canada’s capital city …Read more…

Photo of the Day: Canadian Parliament

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Jan 262012

Touring the Parliament building in Ottawa earlier this month turned out to be one of my favorite parts of my trip to the Canadian capital. Despite my general lack of interest in politics, the gothic architecture of the Centre Block on Parliament Hill really won me over. This particular photo was taken in the center of the building, looking down a beautiful hallway towards the Library of Parliament. We sure don’t have government buildings in America that look like this! If you like this photo, …Read more…

3 Things You Must Eat in Ottawa

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Jan 202012

Canada’s capital may not be known for its dining scene, but that doesn’t mean that a food-lover can’t enjoy spending time in Ottawa. During my brief stay in Ottawa, I ate a lot of food — and a lot of food that’s iconic to this Canadian city. “Iconic” doesn’t necessarily mean fancy or expensive, however. In fact, the 3 things I’m going to call “must-eats” in Ottawa are more snacks than anything. But I’m no food snob. These are the sorts of random things I seek …Read more…

Photo of the Day: Vancouver

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Jan 202012

Even though I spent 3 days in Vancouver last summer, I didn’t get to see nearly as much of this awesome Canadian city as I would have liked. One thing I did get to see each day, though, was this view — out toward the mountains from the convention center right on the water. If you like this photo, please share it with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, G+, or StumbleUpon! Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Print for later Bookmark in …Read more…

My Night in Prison

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Jan 162012

I woke with a start, not entirely sure what had jolted me into consciousness in the middle of the night. Was it a muffled footstep in the deserted hallway? A disembodied whisper next to my ear? A slight movement in the shadows in the corner of my cell? I shuddered and huddled deeper under the covers, not really wanting to take a closer look. I had fallen asleep reading in my bunk bed, the light on the wall still burning bright. I switched it off, plunging …Read more…

Photo of the Day: Byward Market

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Jan 142012

The Byward Market in Ottawa, Canada, is much more than just a marketplace — it’s also a vibrant, funky neighborhood that ended up being my favorite part of Canada’s capital city. Full of cafes, pubs, shops, and restaurants of all sorts, the Byward Market is the perfect place to spend an afternoon or evening — even in the dead of winter! If you like this photo, please share it with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, G+, or StumbleUpon! Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet …Read more…

My 2012 Travel Wishlist

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Jan 132012

According to the doomsday-sayers, the world is going to end before the year is over. If 2012 is supposed to be the year the world ends, then you had better believe I’m going to make the most of it and go out with a bang. And, for me, “making the most of it” means traveling as often and as far as I possibly can. My 2012 Travel Wishlist Though my travel plans are far from complete at this point, there are a lot of places …Read more…

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