Looking back at 2020…and forward to 2021
Looking back at 2020…and forward to 2021 I always say that I do these year end posts as much for ourselves as I do for readers. It allows me to reflect on the past year and compare what we achieved …
The best Green Alleys on the Plateau Mont-Royal (2020)
The best Green Alleys on the Plateau Mont-Royal (2020) Montreal’s Plateau Mont-Royal neighborhood is the most densely populated borough in Canada, with over a 100,000 people living in an 8.1 square …
The Best Views in Montreal
I lived in Montreal over 25 years and have seen this city from every possible angle. This post lists the best spots for views of the city. I cover lookouts, observatories, and rooftop bars. I also …
August Recap: How Covid has changed us, thoughts on Montreal, and getting out…
September 6, 2020 It’s been a strange year. In Leon we saw the transition from spring to summer. Because of the strict lockdown in Spain we saw it all from our window. We left Spain in early July to …
Back in Montreal…and reflecting on life changes
Back in Montreal…and reflecting on life changes August 9, 2020 We left Montreal in 2014 (6 years ago) to travel full-time. Our returns to Montreal since then have very much reflected the changes we’ve …
A Guide on What to See and Do in Montreal (written by a local)
A Guide on What to See and Do in Montreal. I’m always blogging about exotic foreign places and it hit me that I’ve never posted photos or written anything about the city where I lived for 25 years. …
BBQboy’s Walking tour of Montreal’s Plateau Mont-Royal
BBQboy’s 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 …
Flashback to 2008…and thoughts on life changes
Thoughts on life changes Many years ago I had a blog on one those shared hosting websites. It didn’t get any traffic or comments but I enjoyed writing and putting down my thoughts (my biggest blogging …
Being Back ‘home’ in Montreal after a year of Travel. Observations and reflections.
Being Back ‘home’ in Montreal after a year of Travel We came back to Montreal after a year of travel with a lot of conflicting feelings. There was stress. For the last year Lissette has been working …