I was born and raised in Montreal, Canada. My parents immigrated to Canada from Israel in the early 80s right before I was born. Their initial plan was to move to New York City but they couldn’t get the paperwork, so my father decided to move to Montreal instead. My aunt was there and there […]
A Quick Guide to Toronto
When most people go on vacation in January, they think of going to a warm, tropical place. Instead, my friend Leslie and I decided to go somewhere even COLDER than New Jersey – Toronto, Canada. Less than two hours away by plane, this bustling city is one of the most multicultural places in the world […]
ChicpeaJC Travels | Your Guide To Montreal
This past month, we decided to take a last minute trip to Montreal and get out of Jersey City for a little while. We loved our stay and all left with a little bit of Montreal in our hearts. Below, we’ve compiled a list of all things Montreal – where to go, what to do, […]
Toboggan Canada
My best friend Corinne, who I grew up with in Montreal, works for an awesome winter apparel company called Toboggan Canada. Corinne is highly knowledgeable when it comes to winter gear, as she’s been in the industry forever (literally born into it). I was looking for a new winter coat and boots, and she recommended […]