My wild adventures in a nutshell
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turning my travel stories into a blog
Hi, y’all! Welcome to Samantha in a nutshell!
I’m Sam, the writer. I’m a French girl currently living in Toronto, Canada.
New country means new culture to discover, new habits to adopt, new people to meet and lots of new stories to share!
Here you will find places to be, travel tips, must-sees, unmissable restaurants and other discoveries from my own (sometimes hilarious) experiences, in a nutshell.
Sit back and enjoy this journey with me.
Let the adventure begin
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Discovering the best tacos in Toronto at Añejo restaurant
Are you in search of a dining experience that will knock your socks off? Look no further than Añejo restaurant at Don Mills, the Mexican restaurant that's taking Toronto by storm.Table of content Should you make reservations for restaurants in NYC? Best streetfood...
Eating your way through New York City: tested and approved restaurants!
Are you looking for places to eat in New York? Here are the best restaurants that I have tried and approved during my stays!Feel free to share your favorite places in the comments or your opinion on the addresses I mention. There are never enough restaurants to...
Exploring the Big Apple on a budget: A guide to New York City
New York City under the snow: a dream come true! After discovering New York in autumn, I was eager to discover the city that never sleeps in winter. Here is my detailed itinerary to explore the Big Apple on a budget! If you're looking for good places to eat in New...
Mont-Royal: The most stunning view of Montreal
After Niagara Falls, let's go to Montreal to continue our Canadian journey. Every time I travel to Sin City I go to my favourite place: Mont-Royal or "the mountain" as it is called by the locals. Not only is it beautiful in any season, but it also offers you the most...
Best activities to do in Niagara Falls during winter
Let's cut to the chase, shall we? Niagara Falls is a must-see in Canada, no doubt about it. So if you're here, it's probably because you're looking for the best activities to do in Niagara Falls during winter. Whether it's for a day or a weekend, with friends or with...
Moving to Toronto Canada checklist: 5 things you need to know
"Canada in winter... But why?" That's the question all my relatives asked me before I moved to Toronto. But the real question was: why not? When I chose to study abroad, the snow and the cold were the least of my problems. This is how I ended up in Toronto in early...
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a step.”
– Lao Tzu