I know I've written a few posts about coffee lately but I can't help myself. It may be because I normally drink a cup of coffee when I write my posts on Sunday mornings. I just can't get enough of it! [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="Source; dailyshotofcoffee.com"][/caption] Below are some interesting coffee facts for you. I hope you learn something new along the way just like I did : ...

If there is one thing I look forward to when I wake up in the morning, it's a cup of 'cafe latte'. I prepare my italian coffeepot with espresso, put it on the stove, heat up my milk in the meantime and then mix the two together. Yum, yum, yum! It's only obvious that I'll try the coffee of every country I visit. Here are my top 3 countries: Italy, Italia, Italie: The land of espresso! [caption id="" align="a ...

[caption id="attachment_4439" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="photo credit: sandyflatsugarbush.com"][/caption]Our big country is so vast, that telling you we have only a few cuisines would be lying. We have landscapes from wildlife to natural waters that our food ranges from one thing to another. Not only do we have an abundance of land but also many cultures due to the range of diversity among the p ...

For you people from Montreal looking to escape the long winter and want to get a glimpse of a hot and fun atmosphere should check out Canicule Tropicale. Canicule Tropicale is a monthly event that normally takes place at El Gallego (4602 St-Laurent) in Montreal.  Philippe Noel, the founder of the event and main DJ had a few answers to my questions. What do you wish to accomplish when organizing your monthly ...

[caption id="attachment_4210" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Photo credit:life123.com"][/caption]Happy Valentines Day!!! Here are a few quick amazing hot spots to spend your Valentine’s Day , with your lucky someone. Ottawa: The capital city of Canada and also one of the capitals for many wonderful outdoor winter festivals. Take a long stroll or skate down the world’s largest rink. The Ottawa canal ...

When it comes to traveling and trying traditional foods there can be some faults involved. What I mean by that is your stomach maybe not be accustomed to some of the unique foods from different cultures. So while backpacking, coping with tummy problems can be sometimes very difficult. A few great tips include staying hydrated (lots of water is key), do a little research about the food, and at all times be e ...

Over the last few days, I have encountered many individuals who have traveled Russia and who are from there. Each time we chat about the Russian food, I get different a perceptive. Some people love the food and others completely hate it, the ones who love it mention the food is very tasty and perfect for the winter months. The people who hate it say it is because the Russian cuisine is composed of only a fe ...

We've all heard of beer. But have you ever heard of hops? Surprisingly, these two things are linked! While visiting my friend in Cambridge, Massachusetts one week-end, I  attended a beer tasting event. Although most of us normally drink beer to decompress or have fun, Harvard students find ways to learn while drinking.  Now that's multitasking alright! Beer is made of 4 ingredients: water, yeast, malted bar ...

Most of us refer to fajitas, tacos and guacamole as Mexican food. In every North American city, you’ll find tex-mex restaurants- restaurants claiming they offer Mexican food but let me tell you, it’s far from being authentic. Then you have those higher scale restaurants where you pay $20 for tamales. Yes, the tamales taste ok, but tamales for $20? They are nuts! When spending 5 months in Mexico, I must admi ...

Eating healthy while traveling can be a challenging task. But well worth the effort of trying to eat healthy- at the least! The one main advantage of sleeping in hostels is the convenience of having a common kitchen where you can cook your own meals. Not only is it healthy, but also cost-efficient. And as we all know... backpackers are poor! Or should I say, they try to maximize the number of places they ca ...