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Guides for destinations and travelling in Mexico & Canada, hotel reviews, facts about Mexico and Canada.
You will read interesting reviews, tips and recommendations to help make your travels the most fun and smooth as possible!
Looking to extend your vacation outside of Niagara Falls? Maybe you want to do something a bit different or see somewhere new. I have some fun weekend trip ideas for you. This is my list of fun weekend trips near Niagara Falls!
Puerto Vallarta is already such a beautiful place, to add to that there is even a butterfly sanctuary that is called Mariposario Jardin Magico. That translates to Magical Butterfly Garden. What a nice name! I am going to share everything that you need to know about visiting the Butterfly sanctuary in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
I was so excited to check out the all-new Mayan train that I had to experience it!
I am going to share my experience and everything that you need to know about getting from Cancun to Valladolid on the Mayan Train.
If you have never been to Valladolid, you are missing out!
It is a Pueblo Magico in Mexico that is full of charm, authenticity, and history.
Here I am going to share some of the best things to do in Valladolid, Mexico.
Looking for romance in Niagara Falls? You got it! No more struggling to come up with romantic ideas! Just follow along and plan it all out here! This blog is full of romantic Niagara Falls activities!
A Dickens of a Christmas. That is the name of the Dundas Christmas Festival.
It’s a cute town that has a feel-good Christmas vibe like one of those Hallmark movies!
Actually it really is! More on that later…
I am going to share all about the yearly tradition of the Dundas Dickens of A Christmas Festival.
Every year there is a great tradition in Toronto that happens at the Toronto Distillery District. It’s a Christmas market and so much more! It’s called the Distillery District Winter Village.
Here I am going to share everything that you need to know about the Toronto Distillery District Winter Village.
Every year Niagara Falls has a great light show that you can walk through.
This Winter Festival of Lights is now in its 41st year as of 2023-2024.
Even though it may be cold, I feel like it’s worth checking out!
It is actually Canada’s largest illuminated festival!
Here is everything that you want to know about visiting the Ven A La Luz large wooden sculpture!
So you’ve seen these really epic pictures on Instagram of people posing with this amazing huge wooden statue of a woman…
… Well I’m hear to answer all your questions…
Here is your Guide to the Ven a La Luz in Tulum to answer all of your questions and help make your experience and photos awesome!
I am an Indigenous Canadian who was born and raised in Canada.
Canada is a very interesting and eclectic country
I am going to share with you some interesting
Looking to get out of the busy city and do something a bit different or see somewhere new?
I have some fun last minute ideas for you.
This is my list of fun spontaneous day trips from Toronto here.
Fall is such a wonderful time of year!
There are so many classically Canadian activities to do in the fall!
My plan is to inspire you to enjoy some of these fun fall activities in Ontario, Canada!
Niagara Falls is pretty epic itself! There are so many amazing, interesting, and fun things to do there!
Here is my list of the most Epic activities to do in Niagara Falls, Canada.
As there are so many amazing things to do in Niagara Falls, this is part 1 of this series of epic activities in Niagara Falls.
The 3rd largest monolith in the world is in Mexico! Bernal, Querataro, Mexico, to be specific. Here you will learn everything you need to know about this monolith, including information to help you climb it safely, and how to prepare.
If you’re looking for a guaranteed-to-see-mariachi-place, this is it!
Casa Guadalajara Bar & Grill is the up and coming mariachi restaurant in Puerto Vallarta!
It’s a fairly new place, so I’m going to share all the details here!
Mariachis EVERYDAY! Yep, everyday!
When you think Mexican music-most people think mariachi music! It’s a Mexican tradition!
It has such an authentic, beautiful and fun vibe!
If you’re heading to Puerto Vallarta, here is a complete guide for enjoying and finding mariachi bands in Puerto Vallarta!
Ontario, Canada has so much diverse natural beauty!
There are so many natural attractions that are worth visiting!
There are even 4 UNESCO sites in Ontario!
I am going to share some of the best natural attractions in Ontario here!
If you have not heard about Pueblos Magicos (translation – Magical Towns) in Mexico you are missing out!!!
If you’re looking for a new Mexican destination to visit, I highly recommend choosing a Pueblo Magico!
I am going to share with you why I think Pueblos Magicos are so awesome, and why I think you will enjoy visiting them!
Looking for some beach time in Huatulco? Maybe you’re in Huatulco now, or you’re headed there.
There were 2 beaches that I really enjoyed while I was in Huatulco, Mexico. I would like to share these beaches with you!
This seemed like such an amazing experience that I couldn’t pass up!
I love turtles 🐢 and watching them go free into the ocean… How beautiful! 🥰
It was one of the most beautiful experiences ever!! I loved it!!
Here is my list of the must-see and must-do things in Puerto Escondido to help make your trip the best it can be!
I hope you have an amazing time and experience the most that you can while you’re in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico! 🙂
The Puerto Vallarta boardwalk is awesome!! I love it and I want to share it with you! So, here is my ultimate guide to enjoying and exploring the malecon in Puerto Vallarta.
The word in Spanish for the boardwalk is the ‘malecon’.
Did you know that there are pyramids in Mexico?
Yep, there are!
Actually, the pyramids that I visited are not far from Mexico City… about a 1-hour drive.
So we were walking by some mountains and hills when I saw an arched-opening in the mountain.
Naturally, I walked up to it because I wanted to see what was inside!
To say that I was surprised is an understatement!
It was actually a cave, and when I looked inside, I couldn’t believe it!
Heading to Niagara Falls to see the Clifton Hill Attractions? When you look at the pictures, or maybe you went before there are so many attractions on Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls. It can be hard to figure out which ones to go to.
I am going to highlight some of the most interesting and unique attractions on Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls, Canada.
Have you ever been to a corn maze? Are you looking to go to a corn maze in Southern Ontario, Canada?
This is definitely a fall tradition for many in Canada, that along with going to a pumpkin patch! All that fall farm fun stuff!
Well, I have a place for you!
Are you looking for some restaurants in Puerto Vallarta where you don’t need to get all dressed up? Well, you are in luck, there are so many great restaurants in Puerto Vallarta!!
…and the good news, many of them don’t have a formal dress code. A
Who wants to cross the longest suspension bridge in the world??
If you are all about that type of adventure, I bet you’re wondering where it is…
Well, I crossed it! I think I held my breathe for half of it, the first time, but I crossed it! Twice!!
Are you planning your vacation to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico? Vacations can be expensive, food, drinks, excursions, souvenirs, gifts… I could go on and on… Looking for some FREE things to do while in Puerto Vallarta?? Looking to save some cash while vacationing in Mexico??
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