Welcome to our travel inspirations in the Americas. Read about hidden gems, beautiful hotels and eateries you should not miss. For more specific country guides, make sure to select in our menu your country of preference!
Willemstad doesn’t need much dressing up. Its candy-colored waterfront and UNESCO-listed old town do most of the work. Moreover, Renaissance Curaçao adds to it rather than competing with it. Built…
Renaissance Aruba isn’t trying to be the flashiest resort on the island, and it doesn’t need to be: it does the basics well and then hands you the one experience…
What is Reconnexion Thursday at Bota Bota? Bota Bota is one of Montreal’s most unique spas, set on a converted ferry in the Old Port. Normally, the spa is a…
This iconic resort, built from over 10,000 red cedar logs, boasts a unique architectural heritage and stunning natural surroundings for over 93 years. Often described as the quintessential Canadian experience,…
Nestled in the picturesque Charlevoix region, Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu offers a luxurious escape surrounded by mountains, forests, and the stunning St. Lawrence River. This historic French-chateau style hotel, built…
There is a stunning historic building in Old Montreal that used to be wine bar Accords, which is now the new home of a chic Italian restaurant 212. The owners…
LOV is an acronym for “local, organic, vegetarian”. It is a beautiful upscale vegetarian restaurant in Montreal that has become quickly locals’ favourite to have a delicious and affordable vegan…
One of the main reasons why people come to Orlando is to pay a visit to the incredible world of Disney. With several theme parks and resorts, there are plenty…
June is National Indigenous History Month and June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day. Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC) is encouraging communities across British Columbia to get creative with this year’s celebrations. Due to ongoing travel…
Do you love lavender fields? Are you in Montreal and looking for local travel opportunities? Search no more and head over to Maison Lavande. Maison Lavande is a family owned…
New York City is one of the best cities in the world to travel to. From food to landmarks, it has everything to offer for a great couple, family or…
If you are a dog owner in Montreal, you know what I mean when I say more places should accept dogs. After travelling in Scandinavia, we couldn’t believe how many…
Montreal is known for its incredibly diverse range of food and dining options. With a plethora of cultural influences, every night you can be eating from somewhere different around the…
Do you know why food in Montreal is great? Because that’s pretty much ALL WE’VE GOT! No beaches, no mountains (NO, the Mont-Royal doesn’t count) and we have a terrible…
You are looking for the Best ice cream in Montreal but you are looking for vegan options? No problem, we have the places you can go eat a ton of…
Disney World? It must be for kids and families, right? Well, we had it all wrong. We were invited to join and discover the Disney experience in the USA at…
The newly established Kempinski is in the best location in all of Havana. Originally built in the early 1900’s as a shopping centre, it has also previously been a school…
This article is not an itinerary for you. It’s not the ideal itinerary either to spend 5 days in New York City but it is our blog about how we…
San Francisco is such a lively city, we could totally live there! We would define it as an eclectic city, home of stylish people, hipsters, liberals, hippies, techies, immigrants, homeless people,…
Since meeting my AdventureFaktory partner in crime, I have adopted a new sporting team – the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League (NHL). Thuymi’s passion for the organization combined…
As a sport nut, I need to see where the best of the best are recognized for every sport – in the Hall of Fame! So when I was in…
Ne pas être au Québec présentement me brise le coeur. L’autre fois je pensais à des proverbes en Français et je me suis dit, coudonc, je me souviens de rien…
As logic suggests, the higher in altitude you go, the less oxygen there is in the air. So we were a little worried when we booked La Paz, Bolivia about…
Montreal in the summer is one of the best cities you can visit. A stunning European city in Canada, French being spoken everywhere with some of the best foods you…
While planning how many days you should take to drive along the Californian Coast, you might be asking yourself which cities you should stop by and how long. This planning…
As a Canadian, Thuymi frequently grew up on family road-trips to the USA. It is one of the most versatile countries in the world, with the nation encompassing a wide selection…
In all my time living in Montreal, I never took the time to pay a visit to the famous Bota Bota Spa. Now that I’m living abroad, when I visit…
Brooklyn is a hip place to be. Walking around Williamsburg, enjoying great coffee and eating delicious breakfasts. So many things to do. Enjoy my recent pictures of our day in Brooklyn…
Follow our journey driving from San Francisco down to San Diego through our Instagram pictures @thuymi @mitchhyde7 San Francisco After seing it on @caseyneistat #vlog, I finally try it at…
Boston is only a 4 hour drive from Montreal, perfect for a road trip if you are based there. If you are not, Boston is still an American city you…
Don’t you dream of having one of those beautiful pictures on the perfect white floor and with crazy mirror reflections from the floor? That’s at the famous Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia…
La Gaspésie est un petit coin du Québec où la nature est à l’honneur. La région vit principalement du tourisme et on comprend très vite les raisons. La Gaspésie est…
Le Québec est un endroit incontournable. Si tu visites, surtout en été, il est un incontournable de faire un tour en Gaspésie et je te conseille trois endroits un peu…
The city of Vancouver, Canada, is one of those charming cities that attract tourists from all over that world. Heading there in the summer is by far the best season…
One of our favourite places in the world is Thuymi’s home state, Quebec. From Montreal, a drive to Quebec City takes only 3 hours (2,5 hours if you drive fast)….
Travelling for sports is a great luxury for the AdventureFaktory team. If you love your Water sports and are willing to travel, then doing some Kitesurfing in Brazil is for…
Feeling like escaping Montreal? Stuck at work and have no vacation anytime soon? We got you covered. Snowbird Tiki Bar is a trendy spot in Montreal with an Instagram worthy…
One of the places we had dreamed about going to for years was the US island of Hawaii. We were so worried that we were getting too excited and it…
If you never have seen this location before, it’s neither you have been living under a rock or you don’t like to travel! Meet the beautiful natural beauty of Salar de…
There is no better adrenaline rush than to bike down the 53 most dangerous Km’s of your life! In Bolivia, you will be able to the this adrenaline rush by…
After spending 4 amazing days in the capital of Cuba, we could have given you a list of 100 different things that you can try here. However, we have compiled…
The AdventureFaktory duo don’t have too much downtime, but when we do, we love to watch a good tv show. One of our absolute favorites is the Tonight Show starring Jimmy…
Do you like to watch professional sport? May it be NHL, NFL, NBA, or other international leagues? So what ticks your clock? As for us, we always try to seize…
Costa Rica is a beautiful country that needs to be visited as soon as possible! It has been a long trend for the youth in Canada and for vacationeers to…
Try the Stairway to Heaven: The 16km hike to “Janela do Céu” (Window of the Sky), in Ibitipoca, Brazil. Most people who think of booking a trip to Brazil immediately…
I first went to the island of Barbados in September 2016, and have been there 7 times since then. That’s right 7 times and I love it as much every…
There are certain things Canadians miss and crave for when they’re away from the motherland. Poutine, Squeaky Cheese Curds, Maple Syrup, Clamato Juice and of course, BEAVERTAILS PASTRY! As an…
Take me out to the ball game One of my Bucket list goals was to see my San Francisco Giants baseball team play a home game. The goal was ticked…
If you are anything like me, I am absolutely obsessed with Basketball! Especially the NBA (National Basketball Association)! But if there is one thing I love more, it is the…
On April 4, 1973, the original World Trade Center opened in NYC’s Financial District. I never got the chance to see it as my first visit in NYC was in…
AdventureFaktory’s USA/Canada trip has been full of amazing sites and great memories. One thing that will stick with me is the way sport is sold over here. It is an…
As a sport lover, one of the main events on my Bucket List is to see the SuperBowl. Of course, there are many variables to make this happen, so when…
Here we go, in less than 2 weeks we are GONE! We finally booked our hotels for Vegas, Monte Carlo & The Caesars, yup, we are out very soon. Key…
