As many of you may know by now, I am currently on a study exchange in Canada. There have been a lot of things that I have had to adapt to that I am not used to back in Ireland. This post is for anyone who is planning on moving, visiting or coming on a study … Continue reading Surviving a Canadian Winter
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Igloofest Montréal – What to expect
Planning a trip to Montréal's Igloofest but don't know what to expect? That's exactly how I felt last week before I went. I didn't know what to bring, what to wear or what it would be like. So I decided to share my newly found 'Igloofest Wisdom' with you guys! Here is a list of … Continue reading Igloofest Montréal – What to expect
Study Exchange/ Erasmus – Where to go?
If you are reading this you are probably one of the lucky few that have been given the amazing opportunity to go on a study exchange or an Erasmus. I hope this post can help you understand how lucky you are and hopefully help you to decide where the best place for you to study … Continue reading Study Exchange/ Erasmus – Where to go?
Vittoria Trattoria, Ottawa
Hands down my favourite restaurant in Ottawa so far, and going one time isn't enough! There was too much on the menu that I wanted to try that I'm going to have to go back. The staff were so genuinely friendly and would come over regularly to check up on things (massive brownie points in … Continue reading Vittoria Trattoria, Ottawa
La Bottega, Ottawa
I recently visited 'La Bottega' in Ottawa's buzzy Byward market. Most people would simply walk by it as it looks like an Italian food market. However, in the back, there is a little restaurant that seats no more than 20 people and a build your own sandwich bar. Not to mention lots of fresh authentic cheeses, … Continue reading La Bottega, Ottawa
Good Eats, Ottawa
The reviews on TripAdvisor made this little place hard to ignore, with 4.5 stars I decided to make my way across town in the freezing January weather. I am so glad to inform you all that it was most definitely worth it - however next time I would consider the bus option (close to Kent bus stop), … Continue reading Good Eats, Ottawa