Cirque du Soleil’s Kurios in the Montreal big top
Last night I had the privilege of going to see Cirque du Soleil’s brand new show in the company’s hometown of Montreal. I’ve seen a couple of Cirque du Soleil shows before as they’ve toured their way...
View ArticleArt and beauty in downtown Montreal
To say Montreal was not on its best behaviour when I arrived is an understatement. A freak monsoon and thick layer of cloud blighted the city, which is usually reliably sunny throughout June. It was...
View ArticleThe glamour of Canadian train travel
This is just a quick post, but I had to mention how much I loved this experience. I love going on trains abroad — those double-decker trains that trundle all over Europe, the super-slow train that...
View ArticleMy Montreal top 5: jet boating, bars and the Basilica
Here are the top five things that I loved about the city of Montreal. 1.) Notre-Dame Basilica If you see one thing in Montreal, make it the Notre-Dame Basilica in the old town. I honestly had no idea...
View ArticleReview: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Montreal
Oh the relief when you’ve flown long-haul and you finally reach your destination. For me in Montreal, this meant the Queen Elizabeth Fairmont — which sitting literally on top of the city’s central...
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