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Named Best Trips 2013 – National Geographic

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Experiencing new countries, cultures, and adventures has become just as much a part of my life as family and friends. When National Geographic releases their “Best Trips” publication, I’m inspired to explore the possibilities. They brag, “Got wanderlust? We’ve got your ticket. The National Geographic Traveler editors present the new year’s 20 must-see places”, and I can’t stop dreaming about each picture,…

The Best of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Lesley | 8 Comments

You can drink up the culture and natural beauty of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada, by exploring some of its top destinations, restaurants, and events, but much of the charm of Cape Breton comes from its people. Just interacting with Cape Bretoners is a worthwhile event in itself. While this list will give you a glimpse of the best “spots”…

Highland Village in Iona, Cape Breton Hosts a Milling Frolic

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Lesley | 1 Comments

I hail from a Gaelic area (Cape Breton, Nova Scotia) but that doesn’t exactly make me Gaelic. I’m ignorant when it comes to my heritage and my culture. I wish I could say otherwise, but it would be untrue. This week, I’ve been learning about my roots and my “Celtic Colours”; I’ve become a tourist in my hometown and I’m catching…

Our Gaelic Kids: Ar Clann Ghàidhealach

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Gaelic wasn’t offered in the Cape Breton school system when I attended, but after years of effort in homes, communities, and organizations, it is on the rise again. Today, in Christmas Island, I witnessed the evidence of a thriving Gaelic culture and community. Three generations of Gaelic signers performed at the Christmas Island Fire Hall. There wasn’t a seat left in the house as…

What Happened to My Gaelic?

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Jumping right into the Celtic Colours Festival, I drove to Cape Breton this morning and arrived at the Gaelic College in enough time to experience The Cape Breton Fiddlers. I was instantly inspired by fiddlers of all ages and already felt an overwhelming desire to learn how to play an instrument. They moved in unison and harmoniously performed island songs from local…

Mountain Biking Adventure Difficult Trails Nova Scotia

The Whopper Dropper – Biking Adventures in Nova Scotia

Posted on September 15, 2012 by The Local Traveler NS | 1 Comments

Featured writer: The Local Traveler NS As a kid growing up in New Glasgow, my friends and I biked everywhere all the time. Streets, fields, trails, power lines, dry river beds and trailblazing, nothing was off limits. To us, it wasn’t so much about finding a challenging ride as it was to find a good secluded place to build a…

Reeling in a Perfect Dinner at Five Fishermen Restaurant

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Lesley | 3 Comments

The bustling and popular Five Fishermen Restaurant in Halifax, Nova Scotia has an unsinkable history; it was once Snow’s Funeral Home and housed bodies recovered from the Titanic. The reviews for the restaurant are equally unsinkable, though, so I thought I would give it a try. On my last night in Canada, accompanied by my sister and her boyfriend, I reeled in a…

Dachaigh mo Chridhe, Ceap Breatann – Home of my Heart, Cape Breton

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Cape Breton is famous for its hospitality – a musical welcome that has you up and dancing or at least tapping your foot before you know what hit you. Cape Breton is home, no matter where you have lived, it will always call you back. It’s finding family in unexpected places, friends all around, and music to wear out your dancing shoes and…