So, what are Ottawa’s living conditions and entertainment options? Is the city as boring as the rest of the country seems to think?
I don’t know for you, but I tend to learn from experience… and from my mistakes. Maybe I can save you time!
So, what are Ottawa’s living conditions and entertainment options? Is the city as boring as the rest of the country seems to think?
One million people chose Ottawa as their home. So, what are the perks and drawbacks of living in the national capital?
Take this list with a grain of salt because it is based on my observations only. I’m sure plenty of Canadians will (politely) disagree.
My poor dry hands are a constant reminder that winter is here, and that the season is tough on the body and the mind. I can’t do much for my spirits but eating Lindt chocolates and taking long walks...
I’m not sure how many words there are in English, but after having a quick meeting with myself, we decided that whatever the magic number was, it was not enough.
Every culture has expressions that shouldn’t be taken literally. So, what do Canadians really mean when they say the following?
Many people do get by without a car but really, whether you like it or not, having your own vehicle—and a driver’s licence—will make your life in Canada much easier.
Many prospective immigrants and local English speakers ask me what I think of “Québécois”, aka “Quebec French”.
It took me a long time to overcome my French way of dealing with personal finance, which was basically “don’t even mention it”.
In Canada, there are three main ways to pay for goods and services: cash, debit or credit. But which one is the best payment method? That’s the question I asked myself recently, when queuing at the...
I hadn’t really studied Canadian etiquette before coming here, and I naively thought traditional European etiquette would apply.
I was wrong.
Here are three more faux pas I committed.
The term “faux pas” comes originally from French (it literally means "misstep")—I guess the French are so prone to cultural awkwardness they needed a word for it. I like to think my parents raised me...
Christmas shopping is underway in most parts of North America and a lot of consumers took advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. So, how to not become poor in Canada? How to manage your...