Month: July 2009

Canadian Wild Animals Abound

Turtle crossing sign - Canadian wild animals abound!

This post about Canadian Wild Animals was originally published in 2009, during my first visit back to Canada after two years abroad. It has since been updated for accuracy of links and content.  Although my week in nature’s heaven of Muskoka was relaxing, the weather wasn’t exactly co-operative. We had … Read More

Sailing Away on the Segwun in Muskoka

Okay, so we weren’t exactly sailing, nor did we go away per se. But we were on the Segwun, nonetheless. Here’s what this historic boat ride is like. This post was originally published in 2009. It has since been updated for accuracy of links and content.  After arriving in Toronto, … Read More

New York City: As a Local

Although my layover in New York City (on the marathon journey between Australia and Toronto) was a measly two days, I managed to experience a side of New York that I had never experienced before in my half a dozen or so visits: I saw the city as a local. … Read More

Categories USA

Australian Abbreviations

In my series of posts on Australian expressions and idiosyncrasies, I realize that I have left you, dear readers, sadly in the dark. You see, I have just now unlocked one of the secrets to speaking like an Aussie in no time. In a way it is so simple that … Read More

The World’s Shortest Ferry Ride

This post about taking the world’s shortest ferry ride was originally published in 2009. It has since been updated for accuracy of links and content. Mums are the best, and mine is no exception. Upon hearing that I was going to travel up to Toronto from New York City via … Read More