Hostelworld Travel Blog » October 2010

1. Arriving in beautiful Niagara Falls

   posted by Rebecca Keenan | 0 Comments

   

   Oct112010

   I left Toronto early this morning to catch a train to Niagara Falls, my last destination in Canada. I’m staying at the ACBB Hostel, and when I arrived I met all the staff here. They graciously provided me with much-needed coffee along with some great recommendations.

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2. Photo of the day: The rocky beach front in Naples, Italy

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   Oct112010

   Our photo of the day of the Day was taken on a sunny day in Naples, Italy. It shows rocky yet popular beach front overlooking the Gulf of Naples, Italy.

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3. Top Toronto attractions – Ontario Science Centre

   posted by Rebecca Keenan | 0 Comments

   

   Oct102010

   One of the things I wanted to check out on my last day here in Toronto was the Ontario Science Centre because I’d heard great things about the exhibits. I am so glad I made the trip out to visit because it really was one of the highlights of my stay.

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4. Enjoying hockey, a much-loved Canadian institution

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   Oct092010

   This evening I headed down to the Air Canada Centre here in Toronto to go to an ice hockey game. The Toronto Maple Leafs were playing the Ottawa Senators and the Leafs won 5-1.

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5. Things to do in Toronto – Visit the Toronto Islands

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   Oct092010

   One of the best things to do during a visit to this city is to take a trip out to the Toronto Islands like I did today. This small chain of islands is only about 10 minutes by ferry from downtown Toronto.

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6. Top Toronto neighbourhood – The Beach

   posted by Rebecca Keenan | 0 Comments

   

   Oct082010

   If you head to Toronto you’ll soon learn that it’s a city of neighbourhoods, from Greektown to Yorkville and many more besides. One area you should really try to check out during your stay is simply called The Beach.

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7. Peameal bacon sandwiches, a Toronto favourite

   posted by Rebecca Keenan | 0 Comments

   

   Oct082010

   Today I recorded a ‘What not to miss’ podcast for Toronto with Michele Simpson from Tourism Toronto. Afterwards, Michele introduced me to a Torontonian favourite – the peameal bacon sandwich.

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8. Today’s Photo: The city's famous 'Floralis Generica', BuenosAires

   posted by Rebecca Keenan | 0 Comments

   

   Oct082010

   Today’s Photo of the Day shows the 'Floralis Generica', one of the most photographed monument in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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9. Nightlife in Toronto – Dundas Square & John Street

   posted by Rebecca Keenan | 0 Comments

   

   Oct072010

   My first trip on one of Toronto’s streetcars was an interesting affair. As we neared Dundas Square, which is this city’s version of Times Square, traffic slowed to a crawl. After I hopped off the car, I realised why.

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10. Checking out the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto

    posted by Rebecca Keenan | 0 Comments

    

    Oct072010

    I recorded my second podcast of the day at the Royal Ontario Museum or ROM as it’s known locally after having a look around some of the interesting galleries to be found across the museum’s various levels.

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