https://sebblog.com/en/ A bilingual field journal of hikes, trips, restaurants and gear, logged from Québec. en-CA https://sebblog.com/en/haunt-manor-in-niagara-falls-live-scare-actors-a-hayride-and-real-jump-scares/ https://sebblog.com/en/haunt-manor-in-niagara-falls-live-scare-actors-a-hayride-and-real-jump-scares/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Haunt Manor in Niagara Falls kicks off with a hayride, then delivers great scare actors, no animatronics and a couple of solid jump scares. https://sebblog.com/en/amelie-s-french-bakery-cafe-uptown-charlotte-fresh-croissant-sandwiches-and-a-not-so-petit-chocolate-cake/ https://sebblog.com/en/amelie-s-french-bakery-cafe-uptown-charlotte-fresh-croissant-sandwiches-and-a-not-so-petit-chocolate-cake/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT A French bakery and café in Charlotte with great decor, a fresh chicken salad croissant, and a thick, rich chocolate petit gâteau that was far from petit https://sebblog.com/en/3-hikes-near-las-vegas/ https://sebblog.com/en/3-hikes-near-las-vegas/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vegas isn't just neon and casinos, some of the best desert scenery in the Southwest is under an hour away. These three trails split between two parks: Valley… https://sebblog.com/en/sweet-lew-s-bbq-in-charlotte-melt-in-your-mouth-brisket-and-tender-ribs/ https://sebblog.com/en/sweet-lew-s-bbq-in-charlotte-melt-in-your-mouth-brisket-and-tender-ribs/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT North Carolina barbecue in Charlotte: melt-in-your-mouth brisket, ribs that fall off the bone, great mac and cheese, and plenty of sauces to try. https://sebblog.com/en/fall-color-around-montreal-5-parks-worth-the-trip/ https://sebblog.com/en/fall-color-around-montreal-5-parks-worth-the-trip/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Five places to chase fall color around Montreal, from Parc La Fontaine to the beach at Oka National Park, all within about an hour's drive. https://sebblog.com/en/brunch-with-a-view-malibu-farm-at-seaport-village-san-diego/ https://sebblog.com/en/brunch-with-a-view-malibu-farm-at-seaport-village-san-diego/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT A quiet brunch spot in Seaport Village, San Diego, with bay views and a green scramble packed with spinach, ricotta and broccoli puree. https://sebblog.com/en/dia-de-los-muertos-at-fiesta-de-reyes-color-music-and-marigolds-in-old-town-san-diego/ https://sebblog.com/en/dia-de-los-muertos-at-fiesta-de-reyes-color-music-and-marigolds-in-old-town-san-diego/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Free marigolds, altars and larger-than-life Catrinas fill the plaza at Fiesta de Reyes in Old Town San Diego. We stumbled on it after dinner. https://sebblog.com/en/a-sope-benedict-brunch-at-broken-yolk-cafe-in-downtown-san-diego/ https://sebblog.com/en/a-sope-benedict-brunch-at-broken-yolk-cafe-in-downtown-san-diego/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Brunch at Broken Yolk Cafe in Downtown San Diego: a sope Benedict with shredded beef, poached eggs and ranchero sauce, plus a menu big enough for everyone. https://sebblog.com/en/24-hours-in-zurich-chocolate-a-lake-cruise-and-a-century-old-brasserie/ https://sebblog.com/en/24-hours-in-zurich-chocolate-a-lake-cruise-and-a-century-old-brasserie/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT A chocolate fountain in Kilchberg, a 90-minute lake cruise, and a century-old brasserie: how to spend a full day exploring Zurich, Switzerland. https://sebblog.com/en/old-town-mexican-cafe-mini-molcajete-and-homemade-tortillas-in-san-diego/ https://sebblog.com/en/old-town-mexican-cafe-mini-molcajete-and-homemade-tortillas-in-san-diego/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Mini molcajete, roasted tomatillo sauce, and homemade flour tortillas at this Old Town San Diego institution serving Mexican food since 1977. https://sebblog.com/en/a-90-minute-cruise-on-lake-zurich-views-lunch-and-an-aperol-spritz/ https://sebblog.com/en/a-90-minute-cruise-on-lake-zurich-views-lunch-and-an-aperol-spritz/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT A slow 90‑minute loop from Bürkliplatz, past villas, vineyards, and lakeside towns. Zurich’s easiest scenic escape. https://sebblog.com/en/restaurant-brasserie-johanniter-old-school-zurich-since-1901/ https://sebblog.com/en/restaurant-brasserie-johanniter-old-school-zurich-since-1901/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT A timeless stop on Niederdorfstrasse 70, where Johanniter keeps Swiss comfort food exactly the way locals still love it. https://sebblog.com/en/prince-s-hot-chicken-at-assembly-food-hall-nashville-s-original-and-it-means-business/ https://sebblog.com/en/prince-s-hot-chicken-at-assembly-food-hall-nashville-s-original-and-it-means-business/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Nashville's original hot chicken at Assembly Food Hall. I went with the jumbo tenders and fries, and medium heat still hit hard. https://sebblog.com/en/nashville-nightmare-a-regional-haunt-worth-the-trip/ https://sebblog.com/en/nashville-nightmare-a-regional-haunt-worth-the-trip/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT High production value haunts with committed actors and real jump scares. Creature Feature and Fairy Tale Hell were our top picks this year. https://sebblog.com/en/lindt-home-of-chocolate-kilchberg-s-nine-meter-chocolate-fountain/ https://sebblog.com/en/lindt-home-of-chocolate-kilchberg-s-nine-meter-chocolate-fountain/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Inside Lindt Home of Chocolate in Kilchberg: a nine-meter chocolate fountain, an interactive museum, a chocolate café, and the world's biggest Lindt https://sebblog.com/en/cuisine-philippine-fernando-the-ribs-that-taste-like-bar-b-barn/ https://sebblog.com/en/cuisine-philippine-fernando-the-ribs-that-taste-like-bar-b-barn/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT The chef at Cuisine Philippine Fernando in DDO worked at Bar-B-Barn for years. He brought the ribs and tomato sauce rice with him. Here's the verdict. https://sebblog.com/en/hikes-in-death-valley/ https://sebblog.com/en/hikes-in-death-valley/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Two very different ways to explore Death Valley National Park, a badlands canyon loop and a walk into the dunes, both easy day trips from Furnace Creek. https://sebblog.com/en/ruby-cafe-at-doggieville-brunch-for-you-and-your-best-friend/ https://sebblog.com/en/ruby-cafe-at-doggieville-brunch-for-you-and-your-best-friend/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Brunch at Ruby Café inside Doggieville MTL: smoked salmon bagel, grilled cheese with prosciutto, and a private heated pool for the dog. https://sebblog.com/en/halloween-horror-nights-hollywood-2026-complete-guide-to-every-haunted-house-the-ticket-trick-food-and-merch/ https://sebblog.com/en/halloween-horror-nights-hollywood-2026-complete-guide-to-every-haunted-house-the-ticket-trick-food-and-merch/ Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Eight haunted houses and a Terror Tram takeover. The ticket move that gets you to the Lower Lot first, plus our top 3 picks. https://sebblog.com/en/3-hikes-in-the-laurentians/ https://sebblog.com/en/3-hikes-in-the-laurentians/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Three trails in Mont-Tremblant National Park, Quebec cover every fitness level: easy, moderate, and hard, including the trek up the range’s highest summit. https://sebblog.com/en/wayback-burgers-kirkland-a-double-bacon-burger-worth-your-next-craving/ https://sebblog.com/en/wayback-burgers-kirkland-a-double-bacon-burger-worth-your-next-craving/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Wayback Burgers brings old-school American burgers to Kirkland: juicy Double Bacon Burger, crisp onion rings, quick West Island service. https://sebblog.com/en/3-hikes-in-lanaudiere/ https://sebblog.com/en/3-hikes-in-lanaudiere/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT A summit view near St-Donat, a forested loop in Forêt Ouareau, and a rope-assisted climb past seven waterfalls, three very different days out in Lanaudière. https://sebblog.com/en/martin-s-bar-b-que-joint-downtown-the-real-whole-hog-nashville-experience/ https://sebblog.com/en/martin-s-bar-b-que-joint-downtown-the-real-whole-hog-nashville-experience/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Whole-hog Nashville barbecue done the West Tennessee way: smoky ribs, scratch-made sides, and a Jack’s Creek sauce worth asking for extra https://sebblog.com/en/3-hikes-in-monteregie/ https://sebblog.com/en/3-hikes-in-monteregie/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT If you want a real hike without giving up your whole day, Montérégie is the move. All three of these are under an hour and a half from Montreal, and none of… https://sebblog.com/en/bruncho-the-brunch-spot-that-fuels-a-full-day-in-athens/ https://sebblog.com/en/bruncho-the-brunch-spot-that-fuels-a-full-day-in-athens/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT A brunch stop in the Mets neighborhood of Athens with pancakes big enough to split and a menu built for a day of walking. https://sebblog.com/en/3-hikes-in-gaspesie/ https://sebblog.com/en/3-hikes-in-gaspesie/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT From a short glacial-lake walk to two of the region's toughest summit climbs, three trails that show off why Gaspésie is a hiker's peninsula. https://sebblog.com/en/3-days-in-munich-no-tourist-traps/ https://sebblog.com/en/3-days-in-munich-no-tourist-traps/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Munich like a local: slow mornings, real neighborhoods, beer gardens that matter, and transit that gets you everywhere. A 3‑day guide to the city’s true rhythm. https://sebblog.com/en/hochreiter-biergarten-the-actual-heart-of-munich-s-beer-culture/ https://sebblog.com/en/hochreiter-biergarten-the-actual-heart-of-munich-s-beer-culture/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Authentic Munich beer garden at Viktualienmarkt with rotating breweries, Bavarian classics, and true local market atmosphere https://sebblog.com/en/3-hikes-in-charlevoix/ https://sebblog.com/en/3-hikes-in-charlevoix/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Three trails in Hautes‑Gorges and Grands‑Jardins, from a calm riverside walk to two of the region’s most demanding summit climbs. https://sebblog.com/en/herrschaftszeiten-modern-bavarian-in-the-heart-of-munich-s-old-town/ https://sebblog.com/en/herrschaftszeiten-modern-bavarian-in-the-heart-of-munich-s-old-town/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT A historic tavern reborn with modern Bavarian cuisine, Paulaner from wooden barrels, and an inviting vibe for both tourists and locals.