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June 4, 2012

Travel Photography: Montreal, Quebec

Ok. I admit it. I loved Montreal. Montrealers are known for their pride of their hometown. I think they deserve to be. Montreal is a great city and their ability to hold on to two cultures and languages for generations is something I greatly admire and even envy. Coming from NYC, I respect and understand cultural, hometown pride and Montrealers have much to be proud about, including all t[...]

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June 4, 2012

Montreal with Kids

Recently I wrote about Montreal as a romantic destination. But it turns out that this beautiful, historic city is also very family friendly offering up tons to do for those traveling with kids in tow. Visiting Montreal is a wonderful way to expose your children to a foreign language (French) and different cultures without having to travel too far. It makes for a wonderful road trip, with o[...]

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May 31, 2012

A Day in The Bronx Zoo

We have visited the Bronx Zoo many times and enjoy it because of how easy it is to spend the entire day there, as well as because of all the things to see and do. This time of the year, especially around noon, is a wonderful time to visit as the animals have had their off springs, and these have grown enough to be fun to watch. Another reason we love the zoo so much is because if its work[...]

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May 26, 2012

Americans Live to Work…And How That Fails Us

A news story released on CBS This Morning of an interview Dr. Ian Smith, author of the book "Happy: Simple Steps for Getting The Most Out of Life" over a survey linking wellness and happiness as a result of vacation.  Dr. Smith points out that Americans get the least vacation time, about 14 days on average compared to France and the UK which get about 30 days. Yet still, despite our con[...]

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May 24, 2012

Summer in NYC with Kids in Tow

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One of our greatest fortunes as a curious, adventurous family is that we live in one of the best cities in the world: New York City. The list of things to do with kids here is endless, so much so that I never run out of things to share and things to explore with my little ones. In the summer especially, the city just comes alive with possibilities. So many activities, many of them free, ta[...]

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May 24, 2012

Romantic Montreal, Quebec, Canada

I love traveling with my family. My boys are at that perfect age where they get along much better and are more patient with longer travels. Yes, I adore them. But every so often I crave a romantic trip alone with my husband, no kids in tow. Only a short trip out of NYC (a 50 minute plane ride) makes Montreal a prefect romantic escape from everyday life. The city is walkable and very simple[...]

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May 19, 2012

Best Bagels in Montreal, Quebec

For the past two days I've been touring Montreal, Quebec, Canada with my husband and learning so much about this vibrant, family-friendly (as well as romantic) destination. I have a lot to share on both those angles, but before I did that, I needed to sit down and share one of the most important discoveries I have made to date during my time here: Montreal bagels. Now, it turns out that a[...]

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May 19, 2012

NYC Landmark: City Island Nautical Museum

City Island in the Bronx is a favorite destination for many New Yorkers looking for a beach-side escape where delicious seafood fair can be found. The traffic on the one road into this small neighborhood is not for the faint of heart, or the impatient, but a beautiful summer afternoon spent in City Island is a tradition most New Yorkers can’t go without. We've loved visiting the area for[...]

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May 16, 2012

NYC Landmark: Snug Harbor, Staten Island, NY

I first discovered the Snug Harbor Cultural Center in 2009 when I ventured into Staten Island via the State Island Ferry  with my young children. Our goal was to find the Staten Island Children’s Museum but in the process came across a beautiful area past an arch stone entry that united the tall iron fences on both sides in which it was enclosed.read more[...]

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May 14, 2012

NYC Landmark: Queens County Farm

One of my happiest summer adventure was at the Queens County Farm with my children, during their annual Children's Carnival. The carnival has since passed for this year, but they are still hosting some great events well into October. I invite you to read about how the farm was able to bring joy to me family at the Queens County Farm's Children's Carnival since we first discovered it in 20[...]

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Hi! I'm Carol! I am an award-winning travel blogger, a keynote speaker, and the Principal and owner of Brave World Media, a social media marketing, communications, and branding agency. I a wife to a handsome Irish/Scot and a mom to 3 sons. Welcome to my blog where I share stories of my travels and professional public relations insights and advice. Thank you for reading and for your support!

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