Mayssam Samaha
Mayssam Samaha is a Montreal-based food and travel writer who travels the world in search of the next culinary discovery, from Michelin-starred restaurants across the planet to the latest hole-in-the-wall down the street. She’s a frequent contributor for Tourisme Montréal, Essentialist, and several other publications.
Find out about things to do in El Salvador from coffee plantation, to taking a surf lesson, climbing a volcano and exploring the capital!
This is the season when the city truly shines. Montreal in the fall doesn’t just invite you to visit—it dares you to experience it in a way no other time of year allows.
The Yucatán Peninsula is filled with great adventures. Here are seven of our favourites that make great day-trips from Tulum.
Eat and drink your way around Île d’Orléans, a most wonderful fertile island just outside Québec City where agriculture flourishes.
Nestled between the deep emerald green of the majestic Escambray Mountains and the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, Trinidad has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988.
Poutine may be ubiquitous in Montreal but only a handful of restaurants make it right.
Brunch is the one meal Montrealers like to indulge in above all the rest and these are our 9 favourite Montreal brunch restaurants.
These four Montreal delis are some of the most iconic in the city. Check them out if you’re looking for places to eat typical Quebec dishes Montreal.
Whether you’re basking in the golden sun, dancing to the beat of island drums, or savoring the spice of Creole flavors, Guadeloupe offers a symphony of experiences that will warm your soul.
Discover Peru’s culinary gems with this list of restaurants in Lima! Discover and indulge in local delights, from ceviche to Lomo Saltado.
Where to find the most authentic Italian coffee in Rome, and most importantly, how to order coffee in Italy like a local.
For a truly quirky escapade, Mount Tibidabo is where the magic happens, especially at the whimsical amusement park perched at its peak.
If you go to Paris and don’t binge on pastries… have you really visited Paris? We’ve rounded up some of the best bakeries in Paris for you to try.
There’s a reason this is one of the most visited spots in Italy. Find out what you need to see with this curated Amalfi Coast itinerary.
Follow along on our suggested itinerary for your 24 hours in Athens packed with history and great culinary and cultural experiences!
Top things to do in Fort Lauderdale from museums and tours of the Everglades to nightlife and shopping.
Ottawa celebrates Canada’s history, art and culture through its many monuments and museums and hosts a multitude of festivals and sports activities.
Nova Scotia’s beaches are plentiful, and you could drive the province’s 7,400 kilometres of shoreline and never have time to visit them all. From rugged cliffs to rocky outcroppings to fine white sand, there’s bound to be a nearby beach for everyone!
Whether you choose the beach, a vineyard or a medieval village, there are several excellent day trips from Rome to consider.
Who among us doesn’t have “eating a gelato in Rome” on their bucket list? But how do you pick the tourist traps from the authentic shops? Here are 9 great gelaterias to try on your next visit.
What exactly are tapas and whis is dinner time 10 p.m. in Barcelona?
The best way to explore Southern Spain, is by car; hop on as we detail the highlights a road trip in Andalusia.
San Juan is a delightful city to explore, from Old San Juan’s colourful architecture and historic forts to the best beaches in Puerto Rico.
The old joke was that when asked where one should eat in Ottawa, the answer would be: Montreal. That’s not the case anymore since Ottawa has a very respectable food scene these days. Below are some of our favourite spots to eat, drink and snack in Canada’s capital city.
Explore 11 of Puerto Rico’s best beaches, from wild and untamed stretches of sand to the urban beaches of San Juan.
From swimming with sea turtles to kayaking in bioluminescent bays to zip lining through the only tropical forest in the USA, explore everything Puerto Rico has to offer.
9 breakfast pastries you must try across Europe from the classic croissant in Paris to the decadent brioche and gelato in Palermo.
If you wish to visit Cuba away from its all-inclusive experience, here are great road trip itineraries around Cuba, the Caribbean’s largest island.
A list of interesting and can’t-miss things to do in Santiago de Cuba, one of the most significant cities in the country.
Although we don’t think about it often, it’s actually easy enough to do some island hopping in the Caribbean among some of the clusters of islands.
Cuba–and more specifically, Havana–is going through a gastronomic renaissance of sorts. Here are 10 spots to eat and drink in Havana.
The only place in the world you can stand 100 feet below the path of a landing plane: everything you need to know about plane spotting in St. Maarten!
A list of thrilling adventures in Saint Lucia including scuba diving, UNESCO World Heritage hiking and even driving through a volcano. Only in Saint Lucia!
24 hours in Prague might not be enough to get your fill but this itinerary that will allow you to see and taste as much of the Czech capital as possible.
Romantic Rome is the perfect place to experience a truly perfect day of food.
Far from being scary, this Havana cemetery is full of beautiful architecture and fascinating history just waiting to be explored.
