O’ Canada
The name Canada can be traced back to Spanish or Portuguese settlers. They recorded on their maps Cá nada which translates as ‘nothing here’ – I can tell you that […]
The name Canada can be traced back to Spanish or Portuguese settlers. They recorded on their maps Cá nada which translates as ‘nothing here’ – I can tell you that […]
This has been a week of F; festive feelings, finals, flying and farewells. Monday night saw lovely Lily jetting off back home. We went to Zak’s Diner for our final meal […]
After living in Canada for four months, I like to think that I have immersed myself in the culture as much as possible. Along the way I have picked up […]
Every Sunday from the beginning of the season, the UOttawa ski group put on trips to Mont Tremblant, the biggest ski resort this side of Canada. Making the most of my […]
I have officially completed my term at the University of Ottawa! Unfortunately that means that exam season has arrived and revision is in full swing. Perhaps that is a slight […]
Day 2 in New York City After the first day was shattering, walking all day, we decided to brave the Subway system. I find the tubes in London so easy […]
Day 1 in New York City My obsessive, compulsive nature meant that as soon as I booked up the trip to New York I was meticulously planning where I wanted […]
BJ meaning Bungee Jump. I had always wanted to give Bungeeing a go but never really considered having the opportunity in Canada. When I saw a trip to the Great […]
Cheese Curds, Chips and Gravy – mere cheesy chips and gravy you may think? Alas, this is much more. This is Poutine! Poutine is a staple part of the Canadian […]
Ashamedly I have never visited the British parliament yet a trip to the Canadian parliament had been on my to do list since I arrived here. It had been snowing […]