Canadian Expatriate

Canadian Expatriate in NYC

Welcome to expat life on Manhattan’s Upper West Side! I moved to NYC with my family of three nearly two years ago and am excited to share my experiences with you!

Governor’s Island Part II – Glamping

July 20, 2018

That view. That unbelievably gorgeous (surreal, incredible) view of Manhattan from your luxury tent on Governor’s Island. Imagine yourself sitting in a slingback chair on a grassy lawn watching the sun set behind Lady Liberty; snuggling by a bonfire making s’mores; falling asleep knowing the lights of Manhattan are twinkling for you alone. You can pinch … More Governor’s Island Part II – Glamping

Weekend Off-Grid: Stony Creek Farmstead 2018

June 17, 2018

Life in New York City is Go, Go, Go: people are rushing, deadlines are looming, noise pollution is everywhere. Unsurprisingly, New Yorkers love their weekends and the chance to relax and get away from it all. Actual unplugging is very difficult though: not only are we tethered to our various devices, but there is also … More Weekend Off-Grid: Stony Creek Farmstead 2018

Governor’s Island – Part I: Urban Gardening with GrowNYC

June 5, 2018

Governor’s Island is NYC’s favorite car-free oasis. Just a 7 minute ferry ride from Manhattan you find yourself on an uninhabited island with million dollar views of the Statue of Liberty, Lower Manhattan, Brooklyn Bridge and Jersey City. The excitement for our upcoming family glamping adventure on the island (see Part II of this post coming … More Governor’s Island – Part I: Urban Gardening with GrowNYC