Visiting French Canada: Montreal & Quebec City

English and French are Canada’s official languages however Quebec is only one (of 10 provinces and three territories) that is predominately French-speaking.  While there are other French communities throughout the country French Canada as a whole is quite small.  In Ontario where I grew up I started learning French in grade 3 (age 7) and…

There’s no place like home

This time last year I was gearing up to go to Canada.  I spent five weeks from mid August to September relaxing and visiting family and friends.  Every once in a while I need a break from Europe and I am itching for one now.  Alas, it won’t be until December if all goes as…

Listed: Where I’ve Been in 2010

When I moved to London I expected to make the most of traveling since it is so easy to get to many other places than Canada.  However, I don’t feel as though I’ve quite taken full advantage of my location yet.  Being a poor student and in London no less doesn’t make for many travels….