Blogs from Canada, North America - page 1526

Since I live near Vancouver, B.C., Canada I will be flying from YVR (Vancouver International Airport). I just went to their website to see stuff (mostly 'cause I was bored) when I stummbled upon a link to "Internet Access." It showed a picture of what is called an "Internet Payphone" Here's what the article had to say: TELUS Internet Payphones The airport has 22 "eMillennium" Internet access payphones at locations throughout the terminals, in addition to more than 400 voice payphones. The “eMillennium” offers high-speed Internet and e-mail connection, utilizing a small keyboard, mouse and 6.5-inch LCD screen. Access fees for "eMillennium" are 35 cents a minute, while access to Vancouver International Airport's website (www.yvr.ca) is free from the home page. Maybe while I'm at the airport I'll update this TravelBlog... P.S. Only 2 more weeks ... read more

After the wedding on February 19, 2005- we flew to Montreal in Quebec for our first stop of our honeymoon backpacking. Its kinda cold and snowing but thats the fun of it! experiencing the winter season of North America! We're so excited and we didn't even sleep on a 5-hour plane ride and as we touched down at Dorval Airport, we took a taxi to our hotel at Crowne Plaza...hmmm, nice and cozy place! We had dinner at this Italian restaurant ......to be continued... read more

Beer is,, Ale. Whiskey is,, single malt. My favorite one is 'MORTLACK'. Sake(Japanese Rice Wine)is,, Junmai-syu or pure sake before being bottled. I might like taste of yeast, because I LOVE bakery as well^_^. But recently I feel that my favorite choice with snacks; like Nachos or Poutine,, is Lager Beer!! 'Lager' Beer is the most popular drink in Canada?? Draft Kokanee Gold is so yummmmmy-! Regarding Wine, I've never tried Canadian Wine except Ice Wine, when I lived in Japan. However, it seems there are quite nice wines here in Canada. I wanna begin trying good value, quality and various wines. Which alcoholic drink has the most varieties? Whiskey is the drink I most associate with it's origin and strength of feeling. The best way to experience it is in its native land. While I ... read more

Well we are leaving Vancouver today (sadly). However, we are heading to Hawaii which should be great. We did a fair bit here in Vancouver. The day of arrival saw us make our way to Stanley Park. We hired a couple of bikes and rode around this magnificent park. The following day we went up Grouse Mountain and met a woman, with an English accent, from Alice Springs called Jan. We stayed up there all day and watched the sunset. The day after, we went to Vancouver Aquarium and saw the Beluga Whales. They are a special sight to see. We saw many different animals and fish and it was a good experience. Then after lunch we headed to Gastown, Vancouver's historic part of town. It was OK but not anything to rave about. That night ... read more

We left as early as 4am that Saturday to start a grueling 5-hour drive to Montreal. They say that being in Montreal is like being in Europe. I got excited because I have never been to Europe. So after hours of driving, we arrived in Montreal at around 9am and we were able to check in to a nearby hotel where we will be staying for the night. It was not as fancy as Sandalwood but it would do for a good night's rest after gallivanting within the vicinity. It's called the Hotel Viger, along Rue Hubert or Hubert Street. Approx 60 bucks a night. Not bad for a tourist spot as popular as Montreal. A fellow guest in Sandalwood warned us about Montreal, since it will all be our first time there. He said all ... read more