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Toronto: The Canadian NYC

Toronto: The Canadian NYC

January 4, 2016January 5, 201620 Comments

Over the holidays I went to visit my friend Olivia in Toronto for New Years. Ottawa to Toronto is about a 4 hour train ride, which is a much more comfortable option than flying. For those of you familiar with my blog, you'll know that New York City has always been my dream city to … Continue reading Toronto: The Canadian NYC

What I Did In New York City (Summer 2015)

August 13, 2015January 5, 201631 Comments

A couple of weeks ago I went back to my favourite city and had an incredible time. This recap has more pictures than usual. The city is photogenic, what can I say? TRYP Times Square Hotel: This was another Travelzoo success. We found a boutique hotel (aka modern, stylish, and clean) at half the price. The location worked because we … Continue reading What I Did In New York City (Summer 2015)

Where Should I Move After Graduation?

August 6, 2015June 18, 201633 Comments

As of April 2016 I will have graduated university, completing my Bachelors Degree in Commerce, and will be ready to start my next adventure. The big question is ... Where? Now before you start commenting "Didn't you just write a whole love story about wanting to move to New York City??" well, moving there isn't as … Continue reading Where Should I Move After Graduation?

Top Canadian Cities To Visit

August 6, 2015January 6, 201622 Comments

As someone who loves to travel, I hardly show enough love for my home country. Many people dream of living in Canada and I'll admit I take it for granted. I've seen quite a bit of the country, but most of the trips were when I was younger. Though I enjoyed each of those trips, … Continue reading Top Canadian Cities To Visit

Broadway Calling

July 30, 2015August 5, 201521 Comments

As mentioned in Reasons I Want to Move to NYC, acting has always been a dream of mine. I love being on stage and seeing others do the same. I make sure to go to at least one Broadway show every time I'm in New York. Seeing a show on Broadway is an experience I … Continue reading Broadway Calling

Reasons I Want to Move to NYC

July 24, 2015December 29, 201521 Comments

And I'm off! Today I am heading back to the city I hold near and dear to my heart – New York City. Since I won't be posting during the trip, make sure to check out my New York adventures on Instagram and Twitter. This will be my 7th time going (including a month long internship) and I have … Continue reading Reasons I Want to Move to NYC

How To: Visit NYC on a Budget

July 3, 2015June 23, 20205 Comments

Theses tips come from two summers ago when I went to New York with my friend. It was the first trip without my parents, aka on my own budget. As I plan for another visit, I've been keeping the same things in mind, from getting there, to the hotel, to discounted Broadway tickets. Check out … Continue reading How To: Visit NYC on a Budget

New York City Bucketlist

July 1, 2015June 23, 202018 Comments

New York City is a place with endless possibilities. For someone who gets bored easily, this is the perfect city to stay entertained. Classic things stick around, but there's also something new to discover every day. I have a Bucketlist on this blog already, but I think NYC deserves its own! I've been to the … Continue reading New York City Bucketlist

10 Reasons to go to University in Halifax

May 13, 2014November 16, 20151 Comment

From nightlife to the ocean to the friendly people. Check out the top 10 reasons to study in Halifax! 1. Youthful City Halifax is the home of Dalhousie University, Saint Mary's University, Mount Saint Vincent, Kings College, NASCAD, and probably more schools than I even realize. Students run this town! According to Stats Canada, the … Continue reading 10 Reasons to go to University in Halifax

New York City – Week 4

July 26, 2011August 13, 2015Leave a comment

Right now, on July 23, I’m waiting in the LaGuardia Airport for my flight back home. This concludes my wonderful 4 weeks in New York. This last week has flown by - much like the other weeks. The realization hadn’t kicked in until people started leaving. Want to know how I spent week 4? Click … Continue reading New York City – Week 4

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Samantha Faloon

A Bridget Jones aspiring to be a Carrie Bradshaw.

Canadian girl living abroad. From studying in France, to living in London, and now living in Melbourne, I'm collecting stories along the way.

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