I love OATs: Outdoors, Art & Travel
Picture the typical postcard image of the South, the ones with beautiful antebellum mansions on streets where Spanish Moss swings from live oak trees like chandeliers in an earthquake. Maybe Charleston is the first destination you think of if you’re in South Carolina. But Beaufort (pronounced BEW-fert, unlike the one in NC), a smaller coastal …
Step on the cobblestone streets of the Old and Historic District of Charleston, in South Carolina, to see a sample of American architecture from the 17th century to the early 20th century in a variety of styles. Over 2000 historic buildings tell the story of Charleston as you peek through artistic iron gates and as …
Small city, big art scene. Some of the art collections in its museums are quite remarkable, thanks to the patronage of a big name plastered all over the place (hint: Carnegie). If you want to see art beyond four walls you’ll find sculptures and art installations across parks, squares, and walkways. One of my favourite …
Toronto is like a giant pot of soup where a variety of spices blend in a rich broth infusing the cultural life with a unique flavour, making it one of the most multicultural cities in the world. I know how diverse and lively it is since I lived there for years and although I’m a …
The Laurentians Mountains (Les Laurentides) in Quebec are a dream for nature lovers. With streams running through pine-covered mountains, pristine lakes, and waterfalls surrounded by trees stretching to the sky, my short trip to this region left me wanting more. As an added bonus you’ll find enchanting towns bursting with art galleries and studios with …
“You’ll die of boredom, what are you going to do there?”, I heard the minute I told my friend I was moving to Ottawa. Canada’s capital has -unfairly- carried this sticker on its back. Maybe because you won’t find the endless rows of bars and nightclubs you’ll see in bigger cities like Toronto or Montreal. What …
