I love OATs: Outdoors, Art & Travel
Being an island gives Montreal an edge in the form of long promenades with the river on one side, and gardens, cafes, and a mix of old and new buildings on the other side. Add the parks and squares where art displays and performances are a daily occurrence and you have a great backdrop for …
Lush gardens, an interesting architecture dressed in bright colours, and pretty squares surrounded by cafes are some of the attractions you’ll find in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, one of the capitals of the Canary Islands. After spending an entire day exploring the city I created this 1-day itinerary that you can easily do on foot, …
Ottawa isn’t known for its architecture. Although it has a rich cultural life, the city doesn’t have the coolest buildings, or the tallest, or the most unique. Of course, there are some notable exceptions that have been preserved to narrate the history of the city. But in general, you could say it’s rather…bland. But, there’s …
The city of Teotihuacan was the big kahuna of the old Mesoamerican world, to the point that the influence it exerted on the region lasted beyond its downfall. Visiting the archeological site of Teotihuacan (pronounced tey-oh-tee-wah-KAHN) is one of the most popular day trips from Mexico City. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for …
As soon as you make your way through the beautiful natural formations of the ATM cave in Belize, it’s crystal clear why it’s the most visited cave in the country. Beyond the scenic environment there’s history and adventure in this archeological site where you’ll find artefacts and human remains that were part of sacred Mayan …
Wow, what a view! That’s it, we’ve found our place… must have said the Zapotects when they stood at the top of “The Hill of the Jaguar”. A place that would be known later as the Monte Albán ruins. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was the first planned settlement in America (by the year 200 …
