Tom Mehra

Tom Mehra, an Ottawa-based Software Engineer with a Masters in Information Systems from the University of Texas at Dallas, shares insights on local food spots and top attractions in Canada and the US. He's also a former resident of the US, UK, and India, and in 2023, his blog was nominated for an Ottawa Award by Faces Magazine. He is also a cat sitter.

A Visit To Battures Green Beach in Gatineau

Battures Green - Gatineau, QC J8P 7C2 Known only among the locals, Battures Green is a beach consisting of coarse…

4 months ago

Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Live In Toronto!

You might have often heard in the news how Toronto ranks as one of the most livable cities in the…

4 months ago

Do You Really Need Know French To Live In Canada?

Many people outside Canada, don't really realize that Canada is actually a bilingual country where both French and English are…

4 months ago

Ottawa’s Hottest Spots for Authentic Nigerian Cuisine

Close your eyes and imagine the sizzle of Suya skewers charring over an open flame, the intoxicating aroma of ginger…

4 months ago

Get Your Canadian Passport Faster Than You Think

While normally it can take weeks for the Canadian Passport to be issued, you can actually get it faster if…

4 months ago

4 Convenient Baby Passport Photos Services In Ottawa

Not all photo businesses take baby passport photos which can make it a little tricky to find a business that…

4 months ago

What Does An Apartment In Bucaramanga Colombia Looks Like?

I was surprised when I entered an apartment complex in Bucaramanga. Considering that Colombia is still considered a developing country,…

4 months ago

Pub Italia: Ottawa’s Church-Themed Pub

I have found a place in Ottawa that ticks all of the boxes that you might be looking for when…

4 months ago

My Hotpot Adventure at Liuyishou Ottawa

Unlike other restaurants where you get a cooked meal served to you, at a HotPot restaurant you choose what vegetables/meat…

4 months ago

Free Private Party Room At Pub 101 In Ottawa

A lot of places in Ottawa ask you to put a deposit; and sometimes even ask you to pay in…

4 months ago