I love OATs: Outdoors, Art & Travel
Nature & Outdoors
Among the skyscrapers and the old Victorian houses of the big city of Toronto you’ll find many parks and gardens, many of them located right in the heart of the city. Below you’ll find a list (and a map), grouped by location, with the top choices that have become my favourites through the years I’ve …
Want to visit the most unique corner of Toronto? Take a short ferry ride to the Toronto Islands. Here, you’ll find the only truly car-free community in Canada and the largest in North America. An ideal environment for relaxing bike rides, long scenic walks, and much more. Everytime I come here I feel a world …
Puerto Morelos is a relaxing village that has escaped the proliferation of mega resorts in the Mayan Riviera. This small sleepy coastal town (there’s a not-so-pretty side inland, west of the highway) is located between the two busy tourist centres of Playa del Carmen and Cancun. It’s a far cry from party spots like Tulum. …
Playa del Carmen isn’t known as a cultural hub in the Mayan Riviera, what makes it popular is that you can walk everywhere, easy access to beautiful beaches, and its central location for visiting nearby archaeological sites. “Playa”, as locals call it, is a lively spot with tons of hotels and eateries for every taste. …
Dreaming of a turquoise sea with fine sand? Switch your pillow for a hat and go to Playa del Carmen. Even though you have many beach options along the Mayan Riviera in Mexico, what stands out about this small-ish town is that access to the beaches is simple and straightforward. Unlike Cancún or Tulum, you …
The Vrmac Massif resembles a giant, green-sprinkled Toblerone bar emerging from the sea, separating Kotor and Tivat with its rugged hillsides. You can explore this Montenegro natural beauty in different ways as there are several trailheads and interconnected trails with different levels of difficulty. You’ll enjoy scenic views of the bay and the surrounding mountains …
