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I Am A Canadian Expatriate Living In Australia
Posted by ronprice
The lesson I have learned during my 35 years as an expatriate is perhaps best described as a semantic one: home, Canada, and North America ceased forever to be synonyms in my mind. Even if home still lies "over there," certain signs of it greet the eyes ...
Where has the Glamour in Air Travel Gone?
Posted by papayaprincess
... !)! I suppose ultimately though, it's the only convenient way to travel (and often the cheapest)...from my experiences at home (Canada) and in Europe, it is often far cheaper to fly than to take trains or buses. So until those prices come ...
12 Year Peace Walk.......
Posted by wakingdream
... Europe to the Middle East from M.E. to Eastern Asia from E.A. to Australia from Aus to New Zealand from N.Z. back home to Canada! I am always so taken with people who do such wonderful things to bring attention to those less fortunate. Check out ...
any1 going to canada in dec09
Posted by sous07
... not going to canada or hjave been there before or just live der tell me this ??? what is the best cheapest way to get around canada i no its huge nd some of these bus,train tickets are crazy prices any ideas people ? and any good cheap hostels in toronto, ...
to fly or to train in Canada that is the question
Posted by rossport
... i am trying to work on a 8 weeks schedule around the world, the first part is done and dusted the second which comprises mainly of Canada we will be in Toronto for a few days then getting the train to Halifax for a few days. I have friends n Saskatoon ...
US Travel to Canada hit record lows this January
Posted by polydemic
As they say in politics "it's the economy stupid". I have visited Canada several times and plan on coming back for a more thorough tour of Nova Scotia, but I don't think that Americans are staying away specifically from Canada, we are simply not ...
US Travel to Canada hit record lows this January
Posted by cheli
I always got the impression that a good propotion of the US saw (see?) Canada as exactly the same as home...except until recently the drawing card was that due to the 'cheapness' of the Canadian dollar shopping etc was 'better' in Canada ...
US Travel to Canada hit record lows this January
Posted by laorfamily
As they say in politics "it's the economy stupid". I have visited Canada several times and plan on coming back for a more thorough tour of Nova Scotia, but I don't think that Americans are staying away specifically from Canada, we are simply not taking ...
The endless debate on the Canadian flag patch
Posted by revelstoke
... not bother with a patch at all and see if it makes a difference in terms of service or friendliness. I have a feeling that Canada patch is going to be permanently retired. I also have met far more Americans abroad than Canadians (most of whom were kind ...
Gas Shortages
Posted by wakingdream
... ;t mention anything in there, nope! An interesting fact from the article; "if all the planes carrying travellers across Canada were replaced by individuals in cars, it would require deforesting a lot of land to create a couple of extra lanes on ...
Crazy dude jumped out of a plane
Posted by starlagurl
... You have to be a special kind of crazy to try that. An "unruly" passenger threw himself out a charter airplane flying high over Canada's far north, leaving his community reeling and grappling for answers. The 20-year-old man, who has not been ...
Moving to Ireland
Posted by lindsey-canada
Hello! My name is Lindsey I am smack dab in the center of Canada! In October my boyfriend and I will be "moving" to Ireland for approx. 1 year, we are wondering WHERE is the best place to look for an apartment/flat/room..... Also does ...
Gas Shortages
Posted by fourloves
... eh to be is ridiculously easy compared to ol' canadia. One thing that has always been said about a place spread out like canada / usa is that it would very difficult to get around without personal vehicles. I tend to think we like our independence too ...
So yer Canadian, EH?
Posted by wakingdream
... just be continuously subjected to your opinions! You are calling me out to fill some pretty big shoes, but, on behalf of Canada I am confident that I can show you the ways of the Canuck, and then finally you might admit to everyone here, especially ...
So yer Canadian, EH?
Posted by wakingdream
... as after London, I will be heading there for Christmas! And the offer still stands on my end. If you ever find yourself in Canada, I would be happy to give you a tour! I think you would really enjoy it! Besides, it would give you a good chance ...
So yer Canadian, EH?
Posted by wakingdream
... too. The Canadian Boreal Forest makes up 25 percent of the intact, original forests on the planet. You can have it all here. So Anti D, what do you think you would like about Canada? Dig deep, and don't deny yourself the wonders of the canuck.
Queenie's Bakery - Port Hope travel question
Posted by karen.kirkconne
... ;s a bakery called Queenies on Queen Street across from the Capitol Theatre. The young couple there are really nice and have fantastic HOME-MADE baking: Lemon squares, Brownies, Shortbread, Biscotti - even dog cookies!!! I had a Latte and a ...
Air Canada to allow cats and dogs onboard?
Posted by ashleyrenee
... high anxiety and separation issues. I am not kidding she goes crazy if someone else takes her on a walk, or if we leave her home. But I do agree that this shouldn't be allowed in public areas. I tried to compare this to smoking, (but i can already ...
Tree Sculptures in Nova Scotia
Posted by wakingdream
I think these sculptures are so cool. If I could carve like that I'd totally do that here at home. But I can't. Boo.
Canada in March for four weeks
Posted by cheli
... a good choice Due to recommendations by people I did check out Calgary quickly and was glad I did - not much to write home about perhaps but an interesting city to visit with lots of great street sculpture and an interesting island park. Vancouver was ...
Premium Car Rentals
Posted by wakingdream
Halifax is home to well known car rental agencies that can be found around the area (Enterprise, Budget, Avis etc.) If you need to rent one ahead of time I'd suggest going online or calling the rental office in Halifax of the car rental agency you ...
Australians warned against traveling to Canada
Posted by cheli
Apparently our problems stem from the threat of terrorism, heavy snow, ice and forest fires that can erupt "at any time." Hmm apart from the threat of heavy snow and ice (ok, maybe in Tasmania) how is that any different to home?
The endless debate on the Canadian flag patch
Posted by findingnine
... think it's kind of like Kiwi and Aussie.....sometimes it's hard to tell! For real? Night and day! I say stash the patch. The Tim Hortons mug on the carribeaner is the way to meet folks from home. Your secret will be safe from the locals.
Amazing nature
Posted by findingnine
... become accustomed to outdoor play are just as content. The word is, they are quite happy to focus their territorial instinct on the home. It is said they are more traumatized by rearranged furniture than by the loss of a family member. Not sure I buy the ...
Amazing nature
Posted by mizliz
... in their facilities for life, always treated well so they don't suffer. Only vicious animals are destroyed. But every pet longs for a home of its' own. You can see it on their faces if you visit any pet facility. The eagerness with which they ...
Amazing nature
Posted by wakingdream
... nature as the extreme. The simple pleasure of trees and clouds and the moon etc, because wherever you go, you can find reminders of home in them. And vice versa when you return. Plus, I Love trees! They are all beautiful and smell and feel and...! ...
Amazing nature
Posted by findingnine
... nature as the extreme. The simple pleasure of trees and clouds and the moon etc, because wherever you go, you can find reminders of home in them. And vice versa when you return. Plus, I Love trees! They are all beautiful and smell and feel and...! ...
Best Road trips & Scenic Drives
Posted by Jessica_CDN
... Furka pass in Switzerland.... But in North America, my favourite drive has to be in the rocky mountains! My least favourite drive? From my home town of Kingston to Ottawa......only an hour and a half, but it's interminable, and oh so boring....
Best Road trips & Scenic Drives
Posted by battlemonkey
There's a drive that connects Badlands Nat'l Park and Wall, SD, home of Wall Drug. It's pretty breathtaking. As for driving Route 66 -- prepare to be disappointed and impressed at the same time. I've done it twice now. For starters, ...