travel announcement // and to our great white north…

As a brief break from our regularly scheduled Costa Rican recaps, I’d like to make an announcement. The hubs and I, after careful deliberation, have set our sights upon our next destination. As you may have guessed, we’re heading north… to the Great White North, in fact!:

Montreal!

Ok, so is Canada stilled called the Great White North even if you don’t go when it’s snowing? I actually don’t know the reference, I just know it’s a thing people say.

ANNNYWAY. That’s right, the hubs and I will be spending a long weekend with our neighbors to the north. It’s our second anniversary in September, so what better way to celebrate?? Let me tell you, I am absurdly excited. Why, you ask? Let’s review:

1. Vieux Montreal!

Cobblestones & fancy old buildings & outdoor cafes? Come on. It’s like Vieux Montreal was made for two lovebirds. You know, from what I read. I’ll let you know if it’s true.

2. French! 

As you may have noticed, France has played a pretty big role in our relationship for a few reasons. Because of this, we’re excited to pay hommage to one of our favorite countries in this little North American version. Though they speak English in the majority of Canada, I won’t lie to you: one of the biggest draws of Quebec was the chance to spend a weekend practicing my bonjours & bonsoirs.

3. POUTINE!

I have yet to try this Canadian delicacy, and it’s perfect that my first time will be in its birthplace. There is a very real chance that I will find La Banquise on the first day and not leave until Sunday. Can’t say I didn’t warn everyone.

Ok, so the real reason for this post? Advice-seeking. It’s our first time in Montreal (my first time in Canada!) and we have three days to do it right. This is only a guess, but I have hopes that Montreal is a place to get lost. There’s nothing better than exploring a city with no plan, but still feeling like we saw everything. Obviously, this is our first tirp, so I also don’t want to risk it.

What are our must-sees?

xo!

the romantic

P.S. A special thanks to RoomKey! I won a gift card to any Hyatt at TBEX! It seems like a great option, so the hubs and I are pretty pumped to stay here.