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while I love taking pictures of landscapes, which are often the only unspoiled part of a country— cities and villages make me feel more active and engaged while on the road. Nature offers us soothing peace and physical challenges, but cities test your social skills in an entirely new way— with people. Taking photographs of…

1.The Cloisters Tucked in the northwest end of Manhattan is The Cloisters. This building was built in the Medieval architectural style and it is home to some lovely sculptures and paintings. The Cloisters will make you feel like you’ve traveled over to Europe as it is a peaceful retreat from Manhattan’s busy streets. Located in…

I have an embarrassing confession to make. As my silky smooth flight – with Finn Air via Toronto – was approximately two hours away from landing in Helsinki, I was overcome by an insatiable craving. My upcoming itinerary in Finland would catapult me into a nonstop cycle of adventure activities including kayaking, boating, horseback riding,…

Our recent week in New York City was an action packed one. We decided to set ourselves a challenge to see and do as much as we possibly could, and that gave way to this video guide, photo essay and travel guide which highlights 10 of the top attractions. In a city like New York…

1.Bryant Park We were kind of tired from a long day of walking and we decided to take a little break at Bryant Park. Low and behold we found that they have free board games that anyone can use throughout the day. You’ll catch friends, couples, and families playing games like chess, dominoes and scrabble.…

1.Flatiron Building This triangular shaped skyscraper is one of the most iconic buildings in the city. If you approach the building from a certain angle it looks 2-dimensional. Located at 175 Fifth Avenue in the borough of Manhattan, it is easily one of the most iconic landmarks in all of New York City. Its unique…

1.Empire State Building The Empire State Building, a 103-story skyscraper, was the world’s tallest building for almost 40 years. While it has been surpassed many times since, it still boasts some of the best views of New York City. Standing at 1,454 feet tall, the Empire State Building offers some of the most spectacular views…

Heading back home to Canada for an extended period for the first time in years, I’ve been exploring my own backyard with a fresh set of eyes and unwavering enthusiasm. When Audrey and I sat down to decide which Canadian city we’d first like to visit it was a no-brainer – Montreal. Montreal, aside from…

1.Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal – Oratoire Saint-Joseph du Mont-Royal This roman catholic basilica and national shrine is located on the Westmount Summit and you’ll have to climb 283 steps to reach the top. As Canada’s largest church it was designated a National Historic Site of Canada to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2004.…

With one week in Prague, we hit the ground running trying to see and experience as much as we could in the Golden City. There were times when I was wandering down mazes of cobbles that I had to pinch myself. Is this city even real or is it a dream? We had high expectations…