North America

Heading to Canada? You’re in for a treat. However, it is the second-largest country in the world, and you won’t be able to visit it all on one trip. Some sacrifices have to be made, which might include making a choice between the two largest cities. Should you base yourself in arty, festive Montréal, with […]

I’ve spent more than a decade living in Montréal, and I’ve learned that everyone in this city loves to eat. So do I. Any restaurant or cafe can have a lineup out the door – and not just the hottest or most beloved spots. There is a profusion of things to try in Montréal that

I grew up in Ottawa, but my dad was raised in Montréal – so we’d visit all the time when I was a kid. And I can still feel the excitement that tingled in my body every time we went. I found Montréal simply unforgettable – from the language locals speak (French with a distinct Québécois accent) to

A vibrant mashup of styles, Montréal has both Parisian-style bakeries and cutting-edge arts events. You could spend weeks exploring the city’s many layers, with 18th-century architecture, canal-side trails and hilltop overlooks all woven into the urban landscape. Most people think only of summer when planning a trip to Montréal, but there’s really no bad time

A seamless blend of French and Canadian influences, Montréal is a chic, vibrant city packed with cultural gems, historic architecture and a thriving dining scene. As Québec’s largest city, you’ll find all these wonderful things to do scattered across charming neighborhoods as well as the city center. But there’s no need to worry about finding

One of North America’s most dynamic cities, Montréal has treasure-filled museums, a vibrant music scene and grand churches full of little-known history. The city’s famous restaurants, luxury hotels and smart boutiques here make it easy to live it up – and spend a fortune. Yet some of the Montréal’s finest attractions won’t cost you a

Sprawling across along an island in the St Lawrence River, Montréal is a city of vibrant neighborhoods. In these diverse districts, visitors can get a strong sense of the city’s blend of French and English heritage – indeed, its very soul. Historic, cobbled streets and centuries-old architecture make Old Montréal a focal point for most visitors,

Montréal has long been known as Canada’s most affordable big city, and that’s partly a result of residents’ laid-back perspective on life. Montréalers tend to go slowly and enjoy the little things rather than hustling for money and material possessions. However, since the pandemic, prices have started to creep higher, especially when it comes to hotels

Across the causeway from the glitzy, Art Deco scene on Miami Beach lies the previously industrial area of Wynwood, where some of America’s finest urban art attracts visitors from around the world. Daubing the cavernous warehouses and buildings, the eye-boggling murals have revitalized the neighborhood and opened its doors to restaurants, breweries, galleries and bars

There is no denying the staying power of the almighty cafecito in South Florida. Bustling window nooks serving up these sugar-infused Cuban coffees have been institutions since the Cuban Revolution of the 1960s and 1970s, when masses of Cubans fled their homeland for the US, bringing their coffee preferences with them. Window-side cafecitos are still