Montreal Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia
Welcome to Montreal, Canada. This extraordinary city, which began life as a French colony in the 1600s, is now a stunning metropolis combining old-world architecture with modern dashes.
When Mark Twain visited Montreal in the 19th century, he was so taken by its many churches that he nicknamed it “The City of 100 Bell Towers.” These numerous buildings are often part of Montreal sightseeing; marvel at the imposing stone façade of Christ Church Cathedral, or stand beneath the great arched ceiling of the beautiful Notre Dame Basilica. You can spend days exploring the city’s many sacred spaces, but Montreal tourism is so much more than that; if you’re a foodie, you’re in luck, because the residents of Montreal adore a good meal, whether it’s poutine from a streetside bistro or fresh produce from the farmers market.
A tour of Montreal will take you across cobblestone streets and through architecture that dates back to the 1600s, but one thing you must remember to do is to walk and play in its numerous green spaces. The city’s inhabitants take great pride in Montreal’s natural beauty, and hikes up Mont Royal or along the St. Lawrence River are frequent activities for locals. Remember to bring your camera, as the riverfront and the mountain are full of striking photo opportunities.
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Is Bratislava, Slovakia Worth Visiting?
Is Bratislava, Slovakia worth visiting? I had no idea what to expect but within five minutes of arriving I knew this was going to be good. This European capital city really charmed me and it's well worth visiting. It’s a one hour drive from Vienna, Austria, which makes a perfect day trip. If you can spend a bit more time, even better.
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The first thing I saw was the SNP Bridge or, as locals call it, the UFO Bridge which crosses the Danube River. SNP stands for Slovak National Uprising but the nickname comes from the flying saucer shaped restaurant that sits at the top of the bridge pylon. Unfortunately, the construction of the bridge meant that a large portion of the beautiful Old Town was destroyed, including almost the entire Jewish quarter.
St. Martin’s Cathedral, one of the city’s most historically important buildings, narrowly missed the bridge construction. The access ramp for the bridge is extremely close to it and the church is actually sustaining damage due to all the vibrations from the busy traffic. The cathedral was where Hungarian kings (and one queen!) were crowned for hundreds of years. Leaders of the Habsburg Empire, including the one and only Maria Theresa, had their coronations there between 1563 and 1830. There’s a crown at the top of the steeple sitting on a golden pillow which gives a hint of how significant this place is. On the sidewalk below there are little crown symbols that show the coronation procession route taken by royals on their way to St. Martin’s. You can follow them through the town, if you’d like to walk in their footsteps.
The best view of the cathedral is from Bratislava Castle which sits above the city. The hill has been populated since the Stone Age and the first known inhabitants were the Celts. There are a bunch of stairs to reach the castle but it’s well worth it. I love the crisp white colour of the castle with its four towers. I think it’s the best spot to see the sunset because the warm light at dusk is beautiful.
Michael’s Gate is the only surviving gate to the old city. There used to be four city gates and they were the only way in and out during medieval times. Michael’s Gate was built in the 13th century and in the 17th century a moat was added complete with a draw bridge that went up and down.
Nearby Michael’s Gate is Executioner Alley. It’s where the town executioner used to live and, because the city only had one, his house had to be clearly marked for anyone, um, needing him. The residence is now a massage centre which I found pretty funny.
If you’re in need of good luck there are some statues in Bratislava you can touch. One is of a man standing in a gutter at an intersection called ‘The Watcher.’ It’s considered good luck to touch his head. If you still need more luck, head over to the statue of Hans Christian Andersen and rub his finger. He visited Bratislava and it even inspired some of his writing.
One of my favourite spots in Bratislava is the Church of St. Elizabeth of Hungary or, as it’s better known, the Blue Church. Everything from the façade to the mosaic tiles to the roof is blue. Inside the art nouveau building even the pews are blue. This church is a really popular spot to get married and it takes years to get a booking.
A building that has been given the honour of being one of the ugliest in the world is also found in Bratislava: the Slovak Radio Building. This inverted pyramid is an excellent example of Brutalist architecture from the Communist era in Slovakia. Whether you love it or hate it, I doubt you’ll forget it.
We did a great free walking tour which I can highly recommend. If you’re interested, this is the company:
Does Bratislava look like a place that you’d like to visit? I’m curious what, if anything, surprised you in the video - leave a comment below.
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Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland, Canada in 4K Ultra HD
Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, is on the UNESCO World Heritage List:: More recent glacial action has resulted in some spectacular scenery, with coastal lowland, alpine plateau, fjords, glacial valleys, sheer cliffs, waterfalls and many pristine lakes(quote from whc.unesco.org/en/list/419).
In the video - hiking in Gros Morne: Western Brook Pond Overlook hike and Gros Morne Mountain hike.
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THE POOP CAFE IN TORONTO | The Fluffies Channel
We heard about the concept of a poop cafe from fellow Canadian YouTubers in South Korea and we found out that there is one here in Toronto, so we decided to check it out.
Poop Cafe is Toronto's first washroom-themed restaurant. It is a craze that has taken over cities in Taiwan, as well as Moscow, Manila, and other parts of Asia. The first bathroom-themed restaurant opened in Taiwan in 2004.
The poop theme was likely inspired by Dr. Slump – a popular Japanese cartoon that aired in the 1980s and 90s.
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What does, Mr. Beemer, fishing and tourism in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean has in common? Learn more about the history that shaped the region.
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50 Things to do in Seoul, Korea Travel Guide
Join us for a city tour of Seoul, South Korea! In this video we cover 50 things to do in Seoul including visiting the royal palaces, going to themed cafes, eating at local restaurants, enjoying the parks, and going to the museums. We also explore some of the best markets for shopping and street food in Seoul, dabble in Korean nightlife, and sing our hearts out at a noraebang. A few other fun cultural experiences worth mentioning are: watching a Korean baseball game, going to a jjimjilbang, and dressing up in a hanbok.
Some of the neighbourhoods covered in this Seoul guide include: Hongdae, Gangnam, Itaewon, Insadong, Samcheongdong, Dongdaemun, Myeongdong and more where you'll find major attractions, shopping, entertainment and dining experiences.
50 Things to do in Seoul Travel Guide - you can scroll to any of the items on the list by clicking on the timings!
1) Gwanghwamun Square (광화문광장) of King Sejong Statue (세종대왕 동상) and Admiral Yi Sun-Shin (충무공 이순신 동상) - 00:46
2) Gyeongbokgung Royal Guard Changing Ceremony - 01:14
3) Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁 - 景福宮) - 01:26
4) Bukchon Hanok Village (북촌한옥마을 - 北村韓屋) - 01:41
5) Galbi (갈비) Korean Barbecue - 02:26
6) Namsan Hiking in Seoul (남산) - 04:53
7) N Seoul Tower views of Seoul (N서울타워) - 05:24
8) Hongdae neighborhood for shopping and nightlife in Seoul (홍대 - 弘大) - 05:53
9) Noraebang Korean Singing Room (노래방) - 06:10
10) Jjimjilbang Korean Bathhouse and Sauna (찜질방) - 06:39
11) Insadong for souvenir shopping in Seoul (인사동 - 仁寺洞) - 07:35
12) Korean tea at traditional Teahouse (차) - 07:55
13) Samcheong-Dong for Hanok houses and shopping (삼청동 - 三淸洞) - 09:29
14) Samgyeopsal (삼겹살) Korean Barbecue - 09:44
15) Nightlife in Seoul, Korea (밤의 유흥) - 11:52
16) National Hangeul Museum (국립한글박물관) - 12:49
17) National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관) - 13:00
18) The War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관) - 13:10
19) Jogyesa Temple for Zen Buddhism (조계사) - 13:22
20) Korean Street Food in Seoul, South Korea (한국 거리 음식) - 13:46
21) Korean Baseball game at Jamsil Stadium (야구) - 14:26
22) Dongdaemun History & Culture Park (동대문역사문화공원) - 15:32
23) Dongdaemun Market (동대문시장 - 東大門市場) - 15:53
24) Gwangjang Market for Korean Street Food in Seoul (광장시장 - 廣藏市場) - 16:04
25) Bukhansan National Park for hiking in Seoul, South Korea (북한산국립공원 - 北漢山國立公園) - 16:20
26) Soondubu jjigae - Korean tofu stew (순두부찌개) - 16:39
27) Hanhwa 63 Building for views of Seoul on Yeouido island (63 빌딩 - 육삼 빌딩) - 17:25
28) Myeongdong for shopping and entertainment in Seoul (명동 - 明洞) - 17:38
29) Rent a Korean Hanbok to wear around the palaces in Seoul (한복 - 韓服) - 17:53
30) Changdeokgung Palace (창덕궁 - 昌德宮) - 19:07
31) Changgyeonggung Palace (창경궁 - 昌慶宮) - 19:24
32) Jongmyo Confucian Shrine (종묘 - 宗廟) - 19:27
33) Namsangol Hanok Village (남산골한옥마을) - 19:31
34) Cat Cafe in Seoul (고양이 카페) - 19:51
35) Dog Cafe in Seoul, Korea (개 카페) - 20:14
36) Raccoon Cafe in Seoul, South Korea (너구리 카페) - 20:50
37) Cheonggyecheon stream for walking and recreation (청계천 - 淸溪川) - 21:16
38) Namdaemun Market for shopping and street food in Seoul (남대문시장 - 南大門市場) - 21:33
39) National Folk Museum of Korea (국립민속박물관 - 國立民俗博物館) - 22:07
40) Ewha Womans University (이화여자대학교 - 梨花女子大學校) - 22:25
41) Han River Park for sports and recreation (한강) - 22:42
42) Seonyudo Park for walking in Seoul (선유도 공원) - 22:58
43) Seoul Forest for leisurely recreation (서울숲) - 23:07
44) Gangnam neighborhood for restaurants, shopping and nightlife in Seoul (강남 - 江南) - 23:15
45) Itaewon for international food, shopping and nightlife (이태원 - 梨泰院) - 23:28
46) Bulgogi - Korean grilled marinated beef (불고기) - 23:39
47) Olympic Park in Seoul for recreation and leisure (올림픽공원) - 24:08
48) Noryangjin Fish Market to eat Korean fish (노량진수산시장 - 鷺梁津水産市場) - 24:18
49) Lotte World indoor theme park for children (롯데월드) - 28:02
50) Korean Poop Cafe (또옹카페) - 28:15
50 Things to do in Seoul, Korea Travel Guide Video Transcript:
Welcome to Seoul, South Korea! With this video we wanted to take you on a tour of one of our favourite cities in Asia. Seoul is a place where street food abounds, where cafe culture is taken to a whole different level, where ancient palaces sit next to towering glass constructions, and where pockets of art and creativity give the city its pulse. In short, it’s a place you have to see for yourself!
In this video we’ll be showing you 50 things to do in Seoul. We realize this is a pretty long travel guide, so we’ve listed all of the sights, attractions, and foods to try in the description box. Enjoy this tour of Seoul!
And that’s a wrap for this massive video guide to Seoul. We hope that you enjoyed watching along and that you picked up a few ideas of things to do on your upcoming visit. As always, if you’ve been to Seoul before and are familiar with the city, we’d love to hear some of your suggestions of fun things to do, see, and eat around there, so feel free to share those in the comments below.
Music in this video courtesy of Audio Network.