Monthly Archives: September 2008

More packing tips

Posted on September 24, 2008 by vivian is virtual

Ahhh, fall. For Canadians, those brisk mornings, falling leaves and fleeing geese scream… wait for me! If you’re planning a trip, follow my packing checklist for (almost) stress-free preparations: SECURE THE ESSENTIALS Passport, visas, birth certificate, ID cards, drivers license, … Continue reading →

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Top 5 activities – Thousand Islands

Posted on September 21, 2008 by vivian is virtual

Before surrendering to winter, take one last trip to the Thousand Islands. Why? This “scenic archipelago of almost 1,800 islands” offers limitless opportunities for just switching off your brain and enjoying the beauty of the thing. These are my top … Continue reading →

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En ville sans ma voiture : un geste pour l’environnement?

Posted on September 19, 2008 by vivian is virtual

À l’occasion de la journée En ville sans ma voiture, le lundi 22 septembre, allez-vous poser un geste spécial pour l’environnement? De mon côté, c’est clair que j’utiliserai mon vélo! Et vous, irez-vous au travail à pied, en métro, en … Continue reading →

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Car Free Day – September 22

Posted on September 17, 2008 by vivian is virtual

How will you make your environmentally-friendly statement this September 22? Leave your car at home! Walk or cycle! Carpool! Take public transit! Work from home! Whatever you do, VIA wants to reward you for being green with a 50% discount … Continue reading →

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My new fan page on Facebook

Posted on September 15, 2008 by vivian is virtual

Due to technical difficulties, my Facebook profile was lost But that won’t keep a virtual girl like me down Visit my new Facebook page and become a fan! It’s a great way to keep up to date with new offers … Continue reading →

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Where would you go with $2,000? Où iriez-vous avec 2 000$?

Posted on September 11, 2008 by vivian is virtual

VIA Rail has just launched a contest for a chance to win a $2,000 travel voucher. If you win the voucher for travel anywhere in Canada, where will you go? Vancouver? Halifax? Montréal? Churchill? Leave me a comment to share … Continue reading →

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How to pack like a pro

Posted on September 11, 2008 by vivian is virtual

I travel. A lot. Between work and play I’m hitting the rails so often that “home” needs to fit in 2 bags! Years of forehead-smacking moments (Jan ’06’s exploding sunscreen!) have taught me how to pack fast and famously ready … Continue reading →

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Top five Toronto activities for fall

Posted on September 9, 2008 by vivian is virtual

My two best friends are in TO next week, and I came up with these Toronto must-sees to keep them entertained morning, noon, and night. And now for something completely… Toronto! I promised to make my world-famous ratatouille over crispy … Continue reading →

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