Tag Archives: North America

A celebration of Queens: my ten top picks

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Paul Chibeba

Often considered the poor cousin to glitzy Manhattan, Queens is New York City’s largest borough and the most ethnically-diverse urban area in the world. It was my home for eight years. From favourite diners brimming with locals to unique open … Continue reading →

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Northernmost town accessible by train and sea: Churchill, Manitoba

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Paul Chibeba

Alternative title: help, help; here come the bears! While the train journey from Churchill south to Winnipeg clocked in at more than 46 hours, it didn’t feel too much like an endurance test. Be sure, though, to snag a sleeper berth … Continue reading →

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Ten sleeps to the “Polar Bear Capital of the World”

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Paul Chibeba

I’ve always been fascinated by “comfortable extremes.” I’ll happily trek a challenging mountain route but, come evening, I’ll opt for a homey inn or warm bed and breakfast. I love snowboarding in the Laurentians, begrudgingly bearing the lows of -20ºC … Continue reading →

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