Grownup Travels Blog

Château-Hopping Stop #3: Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

Sep 15, 2017 | Accommodations, Architecture, Quebec

It is the crown jewel on a piece of prestigious real estate named after another jewel – Cap Diamant (the 'diamond cape') – and its unmistakable turrets with their verdigris copper roofs have made it one of the most photographed hotels in the world. This is Québec...

Street Art for Good: Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour in Medellin

Sep 6, 2017 | Art, Colombia

Urban street art is everywhere these days, and the subject of plenty of articles and Instagram feeds from around the world. But nowhere has this art form done more to transform a neighbourhood than in the streets of Comuna 13, in Medellin Colombia, an area once so...

4 Places to Eat in Montréal, Québec

Aug 30, 2017 | Food & Drink, Quebec

Where to Eat in Montréal Some posts are harder to write than others, but this one is a no-brainer. Montréal is known for its food scene, and when Henk and I were there a few weeks ago, we got a chance to try out some of the 'old' and new restaurants around the city,...

Toronto The Egg-cellent: For When You’re Feeling Brunchy

Aug 29, 2017 | Food & Drink, Ontario, Toronto

*Post Updated August 2017 with new additions!* I've said it before, I'm no foodie. But I do love brunch (well, and gnocchi if you've been following along with the blog). And judging by the lineups at many Toronto restaurants on a Saturday or Sunday, I'm not alone in...