As my front desk friend used my map to show me where to go see the things he was recommending, he circled one big section to the north east, and told me not to go there. "It's the poor section." He then went on to say no one would bother me, there just wasn't anything … Continue reading 6 Foodie Stops in St. Roch Quebec City
Quebec City's Morrin Centre has a history nearly as varied and long as Quebec itself. Touring this one building will walk you through periods of history and significant changes in the life of the city.
Manoir de la Terrasse was my first solo travel, which was in Quebec City, Canada. Here's all you need to know about the hotel:
Quebec City guide to shopping for artisan souvenirs: information, photos & locations for shops that provide unique souvenirs made in Quebec and Canada.
Yep. That's right, Mom goes away, and first thing out of the gate was a food. That I didn't prepare. That people just brought to me, on trays! 😀 What a wonderful idea.
Momcation in today's connected world makes it really hard to disconnect from home. It takes a purposeful act of will to leave it behind. Momcation Starts off Strong At home, I walk. I walk almost every day of the week, out my front door, walking at least 7000 steps before coming home and making breakfast. … Continue reading Momcation: 21st Century Means You’re Not Really Away
I've been asked a lot why I chose Quebec City for my first Solo-MOM-Travel. It's really something I debated about a lot, and let me tell why I'm glad I chose QC!
And, like clockwork, the husband got a call. No! No! No! STOP right there! We said, once I booked the flight, that was it, there could be no-take-backsies! He had to throw down the wife card and refuse any travel. I never pull that card. But we said we were using it here.
The main fears I have have nothing to do with traveling alone. How about "How to Guilt Friends into Driving Carpool" and "Defending That Calendar Spot with Blood and Verbal Abuse 101." Where are these postings people??
I am considering a 'Momcation' but... there's a lot of guilt and questions that go along with trying that. The Me Before Husband and Kids Many, many moons ago, before I met my husband, I moved to a city in another state based on a phone discussion with one friend I had who had moved … Continue reading Momcation: Considering Solo Travel… As a Mom
