The Travels of BBQboy and Spanky
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Why you have to Visit Old Montreal. I have a complicated relationship with Old Montreal. There are parts of Old Montreal that feature the absolute worst of mass tourism: tacky stores and restaurants, …
A Walking tour of Montreal’s Plateau Mont-Royal. Every guide to Montreal recommends a visit to the Plateau Mont-Royal. But I’ve yet to see anything detailed on what you should actually do …
What to Do in Ottawa (a Local’s Guide). I spent my teenage years in Ottawa, living here a total of 8 years. It’s a city I know well. Coming back was a chance to revisit the places that make …
Why you have to visit Cordoba spain. Updated June 2025 after a 3rd visit to Córdoba. It’s a great city. ——————- Córdoba is one of …
48 Hours in Granada. There are 3 “must see” destinations in Andalusia (in our opinion): Seville, Cordoba…and Granada. Of those Granada has what is disputably the most famous attraction …
The Best of Andalusia in 10 days. We’ve lived in Andalusia for almost 5 years now. It’s a great region with some incredible historical attractions, wonderful natural highlights and a unique culture. …
A goodbye to San Miguel de Allende. My mother lives in San Miguel de Allende and because of that I’ve visited the city almost every year over the last 10 years (the exception was 2020 because of …
Questioning the need for Travel. Is travelling frivolous self-indulgence? Is wanderlust a symptom of instability, a condition that requires never-ending stimulus and which, in the end, leads to …
The Best Cafes of San Miguel de Allende. Updated in April 2025 with a couple of new Cafes added (including a new favorite). Coffee shops come and go in San Miguel de Allende and what might be …
