3-Day New York City Guide: Things you must do in NYC
byNew 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…
North America
Everything Canada & US, 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!
Dog-Friendly Terrasses in Montreal
byIf 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…
Best Places to have Ice Cream in Montreal
byMontreal 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…
Where to Find the Best Food in Montreal | A list of restaurants you can’t miss in Montreal
byDo 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…
Where to find Vegan Ice Cream in Montreal
byYou 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 Cruise line: An unique cruise experience you should try once in your life
byThere are some things in life that are so memorable that simple words do not do any justice. Seeing the Great Pyramids of Egypt for the first time or the…
How Disney World Orlando is a great trip for couples
byDisney 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…
Four Seasons Orlando: A friendly resort for the whole family
byOne 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…
How we spent 5 days in New York City
byThis 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…
The ultimate guide to San Francisco
bySan 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,…
Canada: Visiting the Montreal Canadiens Locker Room (NHL)
bySince 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…
Hockey Hall of Fame Experience in Toronto Canada
byAs 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…
33 meilleures citations du capitaine Charles Patenaude
byNe 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…
Hotel Omni Mont-Royal in Montreal
byMontreal 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…
USA: Where to stop on the Californian Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip
byWhile 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…
7 Things You Have To Do When Travelling America
byAs 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…
Relax in Montreal at Bota Bota Spa
byIn 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…
Things to do in Brooklyn, New York
byBrooklyn 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…
USA: Californian Coast Road trip in Instagram shots
byFollow 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…
The ultimate guide to Boston
byBoston 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…
Les incontournables de la Gaspésie
byLa 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…
Trois endroits méconnus à visiter en Gaspésie
byLe 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…
5 Bakery Cafés You Must Go in Downtown Vancouver
byThe 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…
Canada: 24 Hours in Quebec City
byOne 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)….
A taste of Hawaii, in our hometown city of Montreal
byFeeling 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…
Sunset paradise at Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
byOne 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…
How to go watch Jimmy Fallon Live in New York City
byThe 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…
A day with Montreal Canadiens’ farm team: The Laval Rockets (AHL)
byDo 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…
What is like to eat beavertails for the first time
byThere 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…
USA: Watching the San Francisco Giants Live (MLB)
byTake 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…
Sports Talk: Your Must-Know Numbers for the NBA Finals
byIf 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…
USA: Visiting the Freedom Tower in New York City
byOn 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…
Watching the New York Mets Live
byAdventureFaktory’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…
Attending the Superbowl in the USA
byAs 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…
Planning our USA-Canada Trip
byHere 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…