toronto

• graffiti alley; sketchy, vibrant, best photographed on a cloudy day
• subway - only 2 main lines; humid underground
• lakeshore - pretty, closer than i realize, always forget it's there

old québec

• europe away from europe
• alleyway of artists

paris

• louvre; quiet, massive, very very massive, will stun you into profound moments of silence, never want to leave, labyrinth, amazing
• eiffel tower; unbelievably large, unbelievably beautiful, better than the pictures, takes ages to climb (take the elevator), view from the top - wind in your ears - stunning
• champ de mars & that general area; overpriced everything, explore a bit more

versailles

• palace - golden, elaborate ceilings, hall of mirrors, glass chandeliers, so much gold and red, big on the outside, massive on the inside

madrid

• hot beyond belief, will melt in the summer
• puerta del sol; busy square, tourists, bustle, crowds, music

lisbon

• fish
• beware of overcharging restaurant owners
• egg tarts
• strong coffee

rome

• vatican city
• history bursting at the seams
• friendly italians
• pizza nothing like north america

nice

• 5-6 hr train ride from paris
• small streets
• small hotel, beautiful view from the window

chicago

• windy, rainy, nyc but quieter
• hilton hotel - great location, lovely & old
• peaceful morning walk through millenium park
• deep dish pizza is a staple; pizza places everywhere