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High Park – Cherry Blossoms

High Park – Cherry Blossoms

In Toronto one of the symbols of Spring is the Cherry Blossoms in High Park . Cherry Blossoms are these white/pink flowers that blooms first on the trees before leaves . Entire trees are covered in these pink and white flowers . When a cluster of such trees are together they make for a stunning sight ! All of Toronto waits eagerly for this Season and High Park is usually very crowded at this time . Definitely find the time…

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Folly Beach – Folly Island

Folly Beach – Folly Island

On my last evening in Charleston I drove 30 minuets to visit Folly Island . I simply wanted to visit a beach before heading back to my landlocked province ! I love all the islands along the coast of South Carolina. Folly Island did not disappoint! It’s a charming beach town with a beautiful beach , surf shops and restaurants! Since I only had about two hours, so I walked along the beach , checked out the pier and watched…

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Magnolia Plantation and Garden

Magnolia Plantation and Garden

I was only in Charleston for a short time period and most of that time I spend at Magnolia Plantation and Garden. I fell in love with this Garden. It has been open to the public since 1870 as a garden . Oldest public garden in America. Selected as one of America’s most beautiful gardens! Combines nature with human touches! Hard not to be in awe of it ! The Garden is large and you can spend an entire day…

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Charleston – Restaurant Reviews

Charleston – Restaurant Reviews

I was in Charleston for less than two days and had a chance to eat at multiple places. The good and the bad from the places I ate at : Husk This is a five star restaurant! One of the best restaurants I have eaten in . No details is left out and the food is phenomenal! It is my top recommendation for Charleston and is in my top 10 restaurants of all time . The service was also exceptional….

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Magnolia Gardens and Plantation – History

Magnolia Gardens and Plantation – History

I was in Charleston for the weekend and I had a chance to visit the Magnolia Gardens and Plantation . It is the oldest public garden in America and is stunningly beautiful. It is also filled with History . I took the “Slavery to Freedom Tour ” and learned about the history of slavery in Charleston and specific to Magnolia Plantations. It was heart breaking to listen to how the slaves were treated. Had a chance to see the cabins…

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Iceland In The Summer

Iceland In The Summer

Today I received a question from a friend of mine on what my recommendations are for visiting Iceland in the summer. I have been to Iceland in Winter time and have written about it extensively here. However, I plan to visit Iceland in June 2018 so I have put some thought into what I might do in the summer. See below for my summer visiting ideas.Iceland is a beautiful place.  I visited there in Winter – mainly to see the…

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My Favorite Travel Videos

My Favorite Travel Videos

One of my favorite things to do when I am feeling down is watch travel videos . If you can’t be there in person the next best thing is to watch travel videos. Here are some of my favorite Travel Videos : Places to go : Cusco & Machu Picchu Vacation Travel Guide Venice Vacation Travel Guide London Vacation Travel Guide Amalfi Coast Travel Guide   Places I have been to : Paris Vacation Travel Guide Santorini Vacation Travel Guide…

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Peter Luger Steak House Review – New York

Peter Luger Steak House Review – New York

On One of my recent trips to New York we ended up at Peter Luger in Brooklyn. Peter Luger is a legendary steak house in New York. One of my friends is a big fan of steak. Being the kind soul that I am, I agreed to go along.  I dont eat steak – but I usually tag along with my friends to steak houses. I have had some really great non steak dishes in such places. Peter Luger was…

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Empire State Building Or Rockefeller Center ( Top Of The Rock ) ?

Empire State Building Or Rockefeller Center ( Top Of The Rock ) ?

Empire State building is the third tallest building in New York and is world Famous. It is also taller than Rockefeller Center.  I have been to both buildings. If I had to choose only one to visit in New York it would be the Rockefeller Center. The view of the Central Park from this building is unreal ! I found the views from Rockefeller Center to be prettier than Empire State building.  If you can only choose one and want…

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Canada Stock Exchanges

Canada Stock Exchanges

Six Stock exchanges registered in Canada. TSX –  Toronto Stock Exchange – 9th largest Stock Exchange in the World. Large companies TSX Venture Exchange – Emerging companies CSE Canadian Security Exchange . Alternative Stock Exchange – similar to TSX MX Montreal Exchange . Derivative Exchange NASDAQ Canada – Canadian Arm of NASDAQ US Aequitas Neo Exchange – One of the newer exchanges with a mandate of embracing competition and innovation Exchanges are where companies go to raise capital and where investors…

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