A Global History Geek-Out
Are you planning a trip to Canada and wondering what to wear in Montreal? The glamorous city feels more like taking a trip to Europe than to anywhere in North America, and you’ll want to dress accordingly. Skip anything that screams tourist, and opt for slightly more style. Here is […]
Headed to Canada and wondering what to pack for Toronto? While Toronto is a sophisticated city like New York and Montreal, it’s got a slightly more casual vibe. It’s a city where you will spend tons of time on the metro (or a bike if you get your hands on […]
Every city has that one landmark that seems like a tourist trap and practically begs you not to visit. For me, that was the CN Tower in Toronto. I didn’t go near it the first time I visited the city, and the second time, this past July, I planned to […]
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Listen and Subscribe in iTunes Other ways to Listen and Subscribe I lived in South Philadelphia for seven years, and knew very little about the area’s connection to the Civil War or the Underground Railroad. But just a couple years ago, I read a story about how a […]
I remember the first time I crossed the Pont Jacques-Cartier into Montreal. After driving up from Philadelphia, it felt like I was entering a new world. It didn’t feel like we were in North America anymore, somehow it seemed like we had driven into Europe. Montreal is charming and sophisticated, […]
In January, the state of New York announced a proposal to turn off the two falls on the American side of Niagara falls. This will occur sometime in the next three to seven years, and when it happens the falls will be shut off for a long while. The state […]
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