Life in immigration

Updated: 3/15/2020 | March 15th, 2020 I never thought much about Ottawa. I knew it was the capital of Canada and that it had some sports teams, but other than that it, it lost out to other places. Destinations like Vancouver, Calgary, Banff, Montreal, Quebec City, and the Maritime Provinces all came to mind. Ottawa would be a city that maybe I’d get to one day. Then fate intervened. On a recent trip to Canada with friend as part of a partership with VIA Rail, we found ourselves in Canada’s capital. Pulling into Ottawa, I wasn’t expecting much. Yet the capital surprised me. Not only is Ottawa beautiful, but it’s also exciting. The tourism officials gave us a quick tour of the city, which included Ottawa’s suburbs and parks, the prime minister’s house, and the Ottawa River. It was all totally beautiful. The city itself is relatively new, dating back to 1826. While both indigenous and Europeans were in the region long before that, there had been no European settlement establish...

Posted: 03/03/20 | March 3rd, 2020 Montreal is one of the world’s best cities (at least in my opinion). From its lovely parks and historic downtown to its incredible music, art, and foodie scenes, Montreal is amazing. It also has robust hostel offerings, with dozens to choose from. In my visits to the city, I’ve stayed at numerous hostels but always come back to my favorites listed below. To me, these are the best! I’ve been visiting Montreal for a decade and have stayed in dozens upon dozens of places. There are a lot of things to consider when selecting a hostel. The top four when picking the best hostel in Montreal are: Location – Montreal is huge and it can take some time to get around. Pick a place that is central to the sites and nightlife you want to see. All the hostels listed here are in central locations. Price – In Montreal, you really get what you pay for, so if you go with a really cheap one, you’re probably going to get a hostel that is small, cramped, and does...