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Canada travel

Out of all the cities I’ve lived in, Canada’s biggest city Toronto is perhaps my favorite. I went to university in Toronto, and I also visited there many times as a youngster as many of my relatives live there. Toronto has a toned-down reputation (“New York run by the Swiss” was what British actor and […]

Canada travel

Cities

Museums

Visiting the Royal Ontario Museum

The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) might not be up there in terms of global name recognition, but it is Toronto’s and perhaps Canada’s best history and cultural museum. While it’s named after the province in which Toronto is located, the ROM houses a vast collection spanning the globe from Canada to Europe, Africa and Asia. […]

Canada travel

Cities

Photo roundups

Travel

Vancouver photo roundup

Vancouver is one of the most scenic cities I’ve been to, with its coastal location, nice buildings, and spectacular mountains in the distance. Having first visited beautiful Stanley Park which lies on a peninsular facing the sea, I spent some time walking around the city. There’s a mix of elegant old buildings, sleek skyscrapers, and some […]

Canada travel

Cities

Travel

Visiting Vancouver’s Stanley Park

Just as New York has its Central Park and Bangkok has its Lumpini Park, Vancouver has Stanley Park. Located at the edge of the city and facing both the sea and the mountains, Stanley Park is a vast scenic area boasting walking and cycling paths, forest, and great views. In fact, at almost 405 hectares, […]