Happy Canada Day!
Watching part of the parade for the Canada Day festivities in Halifax, followed by food, drinks, and fireworks at the Farmer’s Market.
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Eating Through Halifax
A taste of Halifax, Canada, with stops at Economy Shoe Shop, Maxwell’s Plum, and Boneheads BBQ for crab cakes, a pulled pork sandwich, and mussels.
Customs of Canada
I’ve never had a problem with airport security or customs (I probably just jinxed myself). I’ve even had a couple of amusing encounters, like when I came back from studying abroad in London and the customs officer at JFK waved me through because I was wearing a Devils jersey–apparently he took a lot for being …
From Farm to Halifax
On my first morning, my Airbnb hosts showed me the way to the farmer’s market–showing me the way to some wonderful coffee and a beautiful rooftop view.
Airbnb Experiment
After searching for reasonably-priced accommodations in Halifax and coming up empty, I decided to give Airbnb a try. For my readers who don’t know, Airbnb is a service that connects travelers with locals who rent out rooms or enter apartments and houses around the world. There are some interesting listings on the website, including three …
Double the Independence
A trip to Halifax to enjoy Canada Day on July 1 before returning to the US to enjoy American Independence Day on July 4.