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There was something very familiar about Boston and it wasn't just the Irish bars dotted all along the main street. It felt very European, a little less structured than other major American cities... and I liked it.

Ah New York, New York… The Big Apple, The City that Never Sleeps, The City So Nice They Named It Twice… I've been to New York a couple of times before. The first being at the end of my J1 work/travel back in 2000. I've never failed to be impressed by this city. It's a cocohophany of craziness with a loose scaffolding of order around it. One word to describe this place is vibrant. It's a vibrant hub of culture, nightlife, business and lifestyles.

Long overdue my first post is finally making its appearance! Toronto was my first stop and I loved it. It's a great city. It's got the best of everything. It has what's good about the USA wrapped up in what's great about Canada. It reminded me a lot of Chicago (minus the Canadians). The wide (and clean) downtown streets, the architecture and the friendly people. It was my first trip to Canada and a great way to get my feet wet.