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21/09/2023

New Jersey PATH train to Journal Square, then to Newark Penn Station, before getting the bus to Newark Liberty International Airport

[Journal Square, United States] To leave New York I would be taking the NJ PATH train and bus back to Newark Liberty Airport. First I had to take the metro from Times Square to 34th St to get to the PATH Train.  PATH Train Times Square Subway Escalators Platf...

20/09/2023

Porter Airlines Flight PD 2142 from Liberty Newark Airport Terminal B (EWR) to Toronto Centre Billy Bishop Airport (YTZ) with views of New Jersey, Manhattan, and Central Park by air, and Toronto Skyline on descent. Vlog (3 mins) -

Porter Airlines Flight PD 2142 from Liberty Newark Airport Terminal B (EWR) to Toronto Centre Billy Bishop Airport (YTZ) with views of New Jersey, Manhattan,...

15/09/2023

New York Subway N Line train to Coney Island crossing the Manhattan Bridge, then B Line subway back to Midtown Manhattan

[Manhattan Bridge, United States] Today I was going to continue to make use of my 7 day pass and would be taking the N Line train all the way to Coney Island across the Manhattan Bridge. Coney Island is another famous name from movies and tv shows.  Metro Station N Line ...

14/09/2023

Exploring more of the NY Rail Network. Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) from Central Islip to New York Grand Central Station, then S-Shuttle train to Times Square

[Ronkonkoma, United States] After my weekend in Long Island I took the hotel shuttle back to Ronkonkoma LIRR station. The train runs every 30 mins on weekends but alternates between Grand Central and Penn Stations in Manhattan. As I had left from Penn Station I wanted to arrive a...

13/09/2023

Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to Central Islip from Penn Station 34th St

[LIRR, United States] Leaving the New York Transit Museum in Brooklyn I now needed to get to Penn Station on 34th St Manhattan. The Blue Line A&C will take me directly there so I had to find the Jay St station, not Borough on the Yellow Line that I had come from. After a brief lu...

12/09/2023

The New York Subway is world famous along with London and Paris. While the network may seem baffling it is quite easy to use. I purchased a 7 Day Unlimited Metrocard to get the best use. I also used border transit on the New Jersey PATH train, Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), and S Shuttle to Times Square. There are stunning views crossing the Brooklyn Bridge. For subway enthusiasts the New York Metro Museum in Brooklyn is worth exploring too. Video compilation of all train rides (24 mins)

The New York Subway system is world famous along with London and Paris. While the network may seem baffling at first it is quite easy to use. As I was there ...

07/09/2023

For my second day of biking I'd arranged to rent a bike from Blazing Saddles in Lower Manhattan by Pier 17. After first taking the Governors Island ferry for views of Lower Manhattan and The Statue of Liberty I then took the East River ferry to Dumbo, Brooklyn. From there you can follow the signs to bike or walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. In lower Manhattan I explore City Hall, Chinatown, Wall Street, and the World Trade Centre Memorial. Vlog (8 mins) -

For my second day of biking I'd arranged to rent a bike from Blazing Saddles in Lower Manhattan by Pier 17. After first taking the Governors Island ferry for...

05/09/2023

The Staten Island ferry is free and a great way to get great skyline views of lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. I also make use of my 7 day Metro pass to ride different Subway lines there and back (Red Line 1 and Yellow Line R). Vlog compilation of Metro rides pending.

[Bar Staten Island Ferry Terminal, United States] Having finished Biking now I was going to take the Metro to the south end to get the free Staten Island Ferry. A 7 day Metro pass is $33 USD plus $1 for the card. I'd tried to look yesterday to buy the card but you have to goto th...

04/09/2023

Renting a bike in NYC is easy. There are lots of bike rental options at Columbus Circle Central Park or you can pre-book online. The city is flat and ideal for biking. There are many bike lanes and it is safe and easy to bike around Midtown NYC and visit all the sights. Vlog (4 mins) -

Renting a bike in NYC is easy. There are lots of bike rental options at Columbus Circle Central Park or you can pre-book online. The city is flat and ideal f...

31/08/2023

Is it "fun to stay at the YMCA"? It was on booking.com. How could I not resist a historical cultural building taken over by Tourists now. You also have full use of the gym and pool facilities. Vlog (2 mins) https://youtu.be/efQ_RriCJbM

The New York West Side YMCA was made famous in the late 1970s by the Village People song and dance. What was a historical building served as a place to stay ...

28/08/2023

First trip to NYC since the 80s! Porter Airlines has amazing Toronto skyline views on take off from the Island Airport (YTZ) but goes to Newark Airport (EWR) in New Jersey. There are various options to get to Manhattan. This is the CHEAPEST option by taking the PATH train from Newark Penn Station to 33rd St Midtown.

My first trip to New York City since a family road trip in 1988. Porter Airlines flies to Newark Airport (EWR) in New Jersey. There are various travel option...

14/08/2023

The first Sunday each June the Gardiner and DVP highways are closed for a charity bike ride. Formerly the Ride for Heart with the Heart and Stroke Foundation it has now been taken over by Baycrest Foundation as the Bike for Brain. There are 25km, 50km, and 75km routes from the CNE Grounds to York Mills and the 401 and back. I have participated almost anually since 2004. Vlog (7 mins) -

The first Sunday each June the Gardiner and DVP highways are closed for a charity bike ride. Formerly the Ride for Heart with the Heart and Stroke Foundation...

07/08/2023

Rideau Hall is home to the Governor General of Canada. My last two attempts to visit it was closed for renovations or for a State visit. It is free to visit but you must pre-book a tour. Other sights to see in Ottawa are the Notre Dame Cathedral, Bank of Canada Museum, Royal Canadian Mint. I then took the Ottawa O-Train to get the VIA Rail train #45 back to Toronto. Vlog (6 mins) -

Rideau Hall is home to the Governer General of Canada. My last two attempts to visit it was closed for renovations or for a State visit. It is free to visit ...

01/08/2023

The House of Commons and Senate of Canada can be visited daily with free guided tours in French and English. Make sure to book online. Due to renovations the Senate is located to the former VIA Rail station and the House of Commons is in the West Block. Haven't been for 20 yrs. Vlog (5 mins)

The House of Commons and Senate of Canada can be visited daily with free guided tours in French and English. Make sure to book online. Due to renovations the...

25/07/2023

The City of Ottawa is flat and made for biking with the Rideau Canal and bike paths. You can also cross into Hull Quebec to see the views from both sides. Tourists will goto Parliament Hill but there are many other scenic spots nearby such as the Chaudiere Falls, Belverdere Rapids, or Dows Lake. I broke my camera biking thru a pothole so focus stops working towards the end. Vlog (13 mins)

The City of Ottawa is flat and made for biking with the Rideau Canal and bike paths. You can also cross into Hull Quebec to see the views from both sides. To...

18/07/2023

Ottawa O-Train Confederation Line linking the Via Rail station to downtown. Politicians can build nice things for themselves while the rest of Canada has second rate transit. Also Best Western Gatineau hotel overlooking Parliament. Vlog (7 mins)

The Ottawa O-Train Confederation Line connects the Via Rail Station to downtown Ottawa and Parliament in a few minutes. There is a second line in the west al...

13/07/2023

Mid week break back in May taking the train to Ottawa to go biking. Have not taken Via Rail since 2006. Seriously lacks behind trains in other countries. Vlog (7 mins)

Via Rail Canada, Toronto to Ottawa Train #40 in 4.5 hours. Thought I would try something different then driving and took a mid week break to Ottawa to go bik...

10/07/2023

The UP Express Airport train from Toronto Pearson Airport to Downtown with connections to Bloor Subway and future Eglinton line. Vlog (5 mins)

The UP Express Train at Toronto Pearson Airport will take you to downtown Union Station every 15 mins. Short video shows you how to take the internal airport...

05/07/2023

Leaving England first I travel by Elizabeth Line from Stratford to Heathrow Terminal 5. Then take British Airways flight BA93 from LHR to YYZ (Toronto). There were good views on take off but too overcast for Toronto landing. Vlog (4 mins)

Leaving England first I travel by Elizabeth Line from Stratford to Heathrow Terminal 5. Then take British Airways flight BA93 from LHR to YYZ (Toronto). Ther...

30/11/2022

Blog of the visit to the Egyptian and Coptic Christian Museum of Mississauga, Ontario http://v2.travelark.org/travel-blog-entry/londone7/28/1669594074?fbclid=IwAR2aPRsGW_1VreoDc_I_szH3GWfqDznM4L-AJugK3kD07r2Cwoa-F2Uu9nU

[Egyptian Museum Mississauga by appointment, Canada] Casket Art I recently found out there was an Egyptian Museum in Mississauga, a Toronto western suburb. The Mississauga News online page

29/11/2022

The Egyptian Museum of Mississauga is an unknown treasure with exact replicas created by the Egyptian Dept of Antiquities of King Tuts (Tutankhamun) Tomb. There are three sarcophagus that fit inside each other and into a larger box. There is also a replica of the burial room with lifesize wall paintings. This is a multi use building and also houses a Coptic Church and Museum of Coptic Christian art.

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20/09/2022

Blog Ukrainian Festival Parade. An estimated 1 million people attended over 3 days. http://v2.travelark.org/travel-blog-entry/londone7/28/1663615170?fbclid=IwAR0Iy0R7qrS2aT7m5Z5je8pwB8QYnmLdlEAxHQCGqlJYVimhwz8wV6tabI4

[Bloor West Village, Canada] Flags The Bloor West Ukrainian Festival takes place every September at Bloor St West between Jane and Runnymede Subways. It is a two day event with music and vendors. For me it brings memories of my trip to Ukraine in 2017 (click for blog)....

19/09/2022

Annual Bloor West Village Ukrainian Festival Parade with Latvians, Crimean Tatars, and Chinese Dragon Dance https://youtu.be/oyRtFvrSAac

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13/09/2022

Toronto International Air Show 2022 taken from the unique perspective of a Kayak on Lake Ontario https://youtu.be/ZlgeTEhzzdc

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05/09/2022

Toronto Chinatown Festival, Dragon Dance, KPop Dancing, Traditional Chinese Music, Uyghar Cuisine https://youtu.be/IHYQIoe67uk

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05/09/2022

Halton County Radial Museum Blog http://v2.travelark.org/travel-blog-entry/londone7/46/1661278471?fbclid=IwAR38wtX95R1aSgK03uw1SAmJoaTmTrq8xH2lBlkmPz5mIaZp2nhZezpvVJw

[Halton County Radial Railway Museum, Canada] Vintage Streetcar The Halton County Radium Museum is located west of Toronto on Highway 401 and Guelph Line. It is the largest collection of historical streetcars and subway trains going back a century.You have to check the...

23/08/2022

The Halton County Radial Railway Museum located between Guelph and Toronto is the largest collection of Subway Trains, Trams, and Streetcars going back a century. They also have 2km of track where you can ride the first Electric Streetcar https://youtu.be/LbbpxH0BjhM

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15/08/2022

Bike Blog : Biking Toronto Islands - Hanlans Point to Ward Island http://v2.travelark.org/travel-blog-entry/londone7/38/1659995030?fbclid=IwAR19gtF2-CRpa4J4PH60fQ16jikooHnRTU_SPcE9XWY-fbrQ_tVlLtpNjlM

[Toronto Islands, Canada] Skyline View Toronto Island is a popular recreational escape for city dwellers and can see a surge in weekend population. There are also a cluster of homes at the eastern end held by a coveted few. I haven't been on the Island for a few years ...

09/08/2022

Have not been to Centre Island in more than 5 years. The homes on Ward Island and Algonquin Island have been renovated to high standard, no longer wood shacks, more reminiscent of Norway with coloured siding. Also option to buy now with wait list capped at 500 people annually https://youtu.be/9hf0qpSVDNM

The Toronto Island is a waterfront landmark and popular city getaway destination. While weekend crowds can surge there are many parts of the island to explor...

02/08/2022

Little Canada Miniature World at Yonge & Dundas Square, Toronto has Little Niagara Falls, Little Toronto, Little Golden Horseshoe, Little Ottawa, and Petit Quebec. Opening in 2023 will be Little East Coast, Little Montreal, Little Prairies, Little Rockies, Little West Coast. Little Arctic will open in 2025.

You can even visit their Littlization Station, make your own miniature, and become an extra in a location of your choosing. This is my third Miniature World after Hamburg, Germany and Victoria, BC. Slides are included to compare all three https://youtu.be/BwksajBpLo0

Little Canada is a newly opened Miniature World at Yonge & Dundas Square, Toronto. You can explore Little Niagara Falls, Little Toronto, Little Golden Horses...

26/07/2022

Little Canada miniature world at Dundas Square with links to Miniature World's in Hamburg and Victoria I also visited http://v2.travelark.org/travel-blog-entry/londone7/28/1658869749

[Little Canada, Canada] Marathon Little Canada is a newly opened miniature world located at Yonge Dundas Square Toronto. Similar to outdoor miniature worlds in other countries, this is an indoor version. Entry is $36 with tax. If you purchase online you can save $3. Th...

20/06/2022

After an 8 month wait my folding kayak arrived this spring and I have finally been able to take it to water. Short video shows how it is easy to transport across streets, assemble on the water, and fold back for storage using my unique skateboard dolly system! https://youtu.be/BDwNBIPiPEg

16/06/2022

Blog Historic Fort York and Visitor Centre http://v2.travelark.org/travel-blog-entry/londone7/28/1654631136?fbclid=IwAR2KQ7MyhWyUJSd8COTvbvvxVL-OooOh1J0DKwME84zeX1GhLG8P3XL4vQo

15/06/2022

Blog Entry - Zoomerplex Tv studios tour and Museum of Television http://v2.travelark.org/travel-blog-entry/londone7/28/1654027893?fbclid=IwAR2UuL4T-PYimtusgTIRlCUjT3c7ukpopxCgMEBvAHraZrDKEEWawBvuMDE

14/06/2022

The Fu Sien Tong Buddhist Temple is a hidden gem in the King West / Niagara St area of Toronto just west of Bathurst St and close to Liberty Village. There are two floors and the upper has the more impressive giant gold pagodas. https://youtu.be/dPX9IshN9gs

07/06/2022

I used to live overlooking historic Fort York in the King West district, an overlooked historical landmark in the heart of downtown. They have a new interactive exhibition centre to explain the War of 1812 when US troops attacked. As well there is a Military Museum, Soldiers Barracks, and Officers Quarters inside the Fort https://youtu.be/m_xqZd7pEIM

Fort York at the foot of Bathurst St Toronto is an overlooked historical site in the heart of downtown. As part of the original shoreline it was instrumental...

31/05/2022

Doors Open Toronto - The Zoomerplex complex located just west of Liberty Village is home to several television and radio stations as well as the Museum of Television. They allowed guided tours as well as free admission to the Museum of Television. https://youtu.be/r3xgb224oqw

The Zoomerplex complex located just west of Liberty Village is home to several television and radio stations as well as the Museum of Television. During Door...

03/11/2021

My top 5 videos on my channel. The St Pierre & Miquelon ferry video from 2019 has reached 21k views. Two older videos from Inner Mongolia China are at 62k and 31k views with another 4th place at 12k views

29/10/2021

Another older video from 2019 crept up to 1000 views. How to save money on hotels by staying in university campuses during summer months and have access to cafeteria and all gym facilities https://youtu.be/i885QXgep_I

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27/10/2021

My one trip from last summer aside from biking videos has crept up to 1000 views. Very historical and halfway to Niagara, an easy half day trip https://youtu.be/QxnRrcVF2IQ

Hamilton's Dundurn Castle was built 1835 to Sir Allan Napier a wealthy lawyer and land speculator. Probably the most elaborate surviving Victorian Mansion in...