[25.08.2008] Although I've been living in Texas for some time now, I'd never been to Dallas until recently. I hate driving in Houston and somehow I'd always imagined that Dallas would be worse. More cowboys, I figured. So when my Dad came to visit last month and expressed interest in a trip to Dallas, I smothered all visions of XL Dodge Rams merging into my tiny tin car and agreed. My Dad wanted to go to Dallas for two reas [more]

[10.08.2008] If you're looking to swim in the ocean in New Brunswick, you really can't beat this place as far as I'm concerned. As a Maritimer I've got a healthy fear of the ocean and all of its mysteries. Especially the Atlantic and Bay of Fundy, all pitch black and freezing. I don't typically want to be in the ocean by myself, out there at the mercy of God knows what. So I'm always glad for the crowds at Parlee Beach in the s [more]

[05.06.2008] This place is so cool. I've read some reviews online in which folks describe the Biodome as "boring" because they're used to the larger zoos in their cities. There are larger zoos in my region, too, which include lovely things like green polar bears and animals that tear out their fur in the heat. No thank you! At the Biodome you can experience the flora and fauna of four distinct ecosystems. There's a divided po [more]

[03.06.2008] Turner Field is named after Ted Turner, one time owner of the Atlanta Braves and the Atlanta Hawks professional sports franchises. He also owns major American television networks like CNN and TBS and TNT. And doesn't he own Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and AOL or something? I'm only pointing out all the crazy stuff that this guy owns because it's a really crappy ballpark. There's a great view of the city skyline from the par [more]

[18.05.2008] I get why this place is neat, I really do. I have vegan friends who rant and rave about Aux Vivres, and I'm sure it's all justified. They really have something unique going on that appeals to folks who have a hard time finding good restaurants that suit their lifestyles. The first day I went here I was with a guy that fits that description. It's his favourite restaurant in Montreal. It took us about an hour to [more]

[18.05.2008] I lived in St. Andrews for about ten years while I was growing up. The Algonquin hotel is the first thing that many people think of when they think of St. Andrews. The big imposing structure on the hill. We had theories of haunted towers. Someone from Quebec who came to speak at our school asked a friend of mine what that impressive building was. He said, "That's where the King lives." I laughed forever. I was a [more]

[18.05.2008] As far as we could tell, this is the only restaurant in Clayton, Oklahoma, with the exception of the restaurant in the Clayton Country Inn. There are a couple of truck-stop type places that sell pizza, and there's a pizza place in the back of the town's video store. I thought that the food here was decent. Pretty standard diner fare. There were a few things that I would have liked to see done differently. For ex [more]

[18.05.2008] Are you comfortable in the outdoors? Do you like camping? Have you made your peace with wood panneling? If so, you might like this place as much as my husband and I did. If you can find Clayton, you can find this inn. Other main lodging options in town come nowhere near the quality that you'll find at the Country Inn. There isn't much to the town: a few convenience stores, a diner, a video store, a library. [more]

[26.03.2008] We found this hotel to be very fucntional and appropriate for a short business trip. It features easy access to a major highway which means you are steps away from Houston or whatever business interest you may have in Katy itself. The area surrounding the hotel is fairly developed, again in a functional sort of way. There are plenty of restaurants and shopping opportunities. The breakfast that the hotel offers is [more]

[21.03.2008] For whatever it's worth, this is my favourite attraction in San Antonio. The National Geographic Society has called the Spanish Governor's Palace the "most beautiful building in San Antonio": and for good reason. The building was built in the mid 1700s. It was initially used as an office building for those who were responsible for protecting the Alamo from the French. This group of Spanish officials were known a [more]