That makes total sense! Most people get annoyed when they come across my travel vlogs because I'm not a huge foodie, I don't do expensive things etc but I think that's what makes travelling so unique- we all do what we love. I've always made it a mission to share that it's possible to travel on a budget and truly my favourite thing to do is just roam around new places and explore! At the end of the day, the things I love at home (coffee, books, thrifting etc) are what I love on trips too!! I think that's why I'm not a beach girl haha I love exploring! I'm so glad that how I feel comes across in the video, that makes me so happy. It can be so tricky sometimes to watch content and truly understand a person and so I love these comments, it really means a lot!
I love doing things alone as well. I started with just doing staycations where I would mostly stay in the hotel overnight. I would carry a good book and order room service. Then I started travelling to other cities and exploring them and it was so calming. I still don't step out alone at night but I go around and try local food and it's very relaxing!
I totally agree that it's always best to work your way up with solo travel! I kinda had to jump in off the deep end since I started travelling for my corporate job but I haven't ventured anywhere further than 5-6 hours away yet!! I feel the same, I'm a very weary person so I haven't built up the confidence to go out at night but I still have a great time none the less!!
Loved this vlog!! Your vlog style was perfectly balanced between showing us enough and being present to enjoy yourself! The crispy apple fritter was a hard pass for me but ciabatta looked amazing!!
You inspired me to consider traveling alone. Have never been to Canada, heard its a beautiful country. Thanks for the little bit of courage. So thanks for taking us along on your adventures!! Love bookstores and coffee shops too!! 💚
If you want to explore/stay in a different part of the city in the future you should try the Broadview Hotel in Leslieville. It’s a super cute neighbourhood in the east end that has a bit of a village feel
Love Liberty Village/Queen West/Roncesvalles (Ron-sez-veils/or just Roncy because it's spanish and even Torontonians say it wrong lol)! If you ever come back in the summer try and check out Shakespeare in High Park, it's a magical experience on a summer night!
Ah man it sounds so much fancier with the french flare to it hahahahah! I'm coming back in July for another work trip so I'll defintely add that to my list!
In the beginning, you mentioned that it felt as though you were giving off ‘Mom Vibes’, however my first thought when I saw your intro was ‘she looks beautiful’!! Your hair, makeup, and outfit were on point!!💞
Great video Carter!! I loved it! I agree 💯 percent about doing what you love on trips. I love to thrift and a good book store OMG lol. Thanks for sharing your trip it made my day.
You 1000% saved with the car rental and parking Ubers are ridiculous here! But yes I agree if you’re staying in the core or Toronto parking is through the roof however everything is pretty walkable.
I learned that the key is a last-minute car rental! I looked the week before I was coming. It was like $150 and then the day before I was coming I looked again and it was $47! And because I knew I was doing stuff, kind of a long the outskirts, and you would be more bang for my buck to get a car!! But like you said yeah, definitely if you're staying downtown core area everything is walkable, but I have course wanted to do everything that was all over the place in typical chaotic Carter fashion😂
This is truly so kind, wow thank you! I never knew how to describe my travel and this makes perfect sense- I love immersing myself in experiencing other cities environments so thank you!
Love your content especially the home Reno/thrifts. Just have to say as a mom of two littles you look better than I've ever looked picking up kiddo from school. 😊 I'm a hat and leggings girl, it's my uniform 🤣
I am currently flying back from my very first solo trip to nyc and I loved my experience!!! i already do soooo many things on my own and I wanted to visit the city as soon as possible so it was a sort of no brainer to go on my own this time
I also love to thrift but I said specifically in this video that vintage curated stores/flea markets have higher prices. I never said I paid that much for a shirt just saying those are the prices in Ottawa at these curated vintage markets!!
@@CarterSullivanYou're right! i think that i am just a cheapo. They are beautiful shirts too! also no hate, though my textual tone would suggest that! Again, i think i am just cheap!
@@kna.atlast I am also cheap hahaha I prefer thrifting > vintage stores but I take what I can get when I'm travelling! But back home I am a cheap thrifter😂
That was probably my biggest concern at first! However, I found that finding a safe area, spending a bit more on a hotel that is a bit smaller and boutique so they kind of know who's coming in and out etc helped me! It's also why I get a rental car even though it is a City because I just feel safe driving places and I don't go out at night by myself!
Solo travel is the best. Trip I took to Italy alone was one of the best most relaxing times of my life.
That sounds amazing!
Your hair looks so nice at the beginning I couldnt look away from it. Love all your videos. You inspire me to travel more ❤
This is so kind🥹❤️ Thank you!!
I love traveling alone, it gives you the chance to chose your itinerary or explore at your own leisure
I love this vlog because you aren't trying to travel in luxury, you are doing things that make YOU happy.. not just for the trend if that makes sense.
That makes total sense! Most people get annoyed when they come across my travel vlogs because I'm not a huge foodie, I don't do expensive things etc but I think that's what makes travelling so unique- we all do what we love. I've always made it a mission to share that it's possible to travel on a budget and truly my favourite thing to do is just roam around new places and explore! At the end of the day, the things I love at home (coffee, books, thrifting etc) are what I love on trips too!! I think that's why I'm not a beach girl haha I love exploring!
I'm so glad that how I feel comes across in the video, that makes me so happy. It can be so tricky sometimes to watch content and truly understand a person and so I love these comments, it really means a lot!
I love doing things alone as well. I started with just doing staycations where I would mostly stay in the hotel overnight. I would carry a good book and order room service. Then I started travelling to other cities and exploring them and it was so calming. I still don't step out alone at night but I go around and try local food and it's very relaxing!
I totally agree that it's always best to work your way up with solo travel! I kinda had to jump in off the deep end since I started travelling for my corporate job but I haven't ventured anywhere further than 5-6 hours away yet!! I feel the same, I'm a very weary person so I haven't built up the confidence to go out at night but I still have a great time none the less!!
Glad you had a good time! The Drake isn’t in Liberty Village though, that area is just Queen West. LV is Dufferin/King to Strachan/Gardiner :)
Yes I know- I realized that afterwards. Still new to Toronto so it was an honest mistake!
Loved this vlog!! Your vlog style was perfectly balanced between showing us enough and being present to enjoy yourself! The crispy apple fritter was a hard pass for me but ciabatta looked amazing!!
summer is the best time to explore the city trails and parks.
Love this vlog🤗!! Also like others have said, hair is looking FABULOUS
Thank you so much🥹❤️
You inspired me to consider traveling alone. Have never been to Canada, heard its a beautiful country. Thanks for the little bit of courage. So thanks for taking us along on your adventures!! Love bookstores and coffee shops too!! 💚
If you want to explore/stay in a different part of the city in the future you should try the Broadview Hotel in Leslieville. It’s a super cute neighbourhood in the east end that has a bit of a village feel
Ou thank you so much for this! Definitely going to look into this one on my next trip!
I love that you went to some of the places that I love in Roncy!
Toronto has been my favourite place to visit and love watching this
For the last 3 yrs I have traveled to NY alone, I am from CA. It’s so nice to travel alone.
Love Liberty Village/Queen West/Roncesvalles (Ron-sez-veils/or just Roncy because it's spanish and even Torontonians say it wrong lol)! If you ever come back in the summer try and check out Shakespeare in High Park, it's a magical experience on a summer night!
Ah man it sounds so much fancier with the french flare to it hahahahah! I'm coming back in July for another work trip so I'll defintely add that to my list!
What a perfect timing Carter and I am so so so excited to watch this vlog you are my truly inspiration♥️🥹😁
Hope you enjoyed it!
In the beginning, you mentioned that it felt as though you were giving off ‘Mom Vibes’, however my first thought when I saw your intro was ‘she looks beautiful’!! Your hair, makeup, and outfit were on point!!💞
This is so sweet! I don't think the mom vibes are a bad thing at all haha if anything I love the vibe
Thank you very much for this video! Amazing work. It helps me a lot since I will be on my solo trip to Toronto from EU next year :)
Great video Carter!! I loved it! I agree 💯 percent about doing what you love on trips. I love to thrift and a good book store OMG lol. Thanks for sharing your trip it made my day.
Love these vibes Carter, you do a great job at storytelling through your vlogs 💕
Thanks so much Krista!!! xo
Love solo travelling!
YAY!!!
I love to travel solo, they are the best. Also, your hair looks so beautiful. Love your videos!
Thank you so much🫶🏻
You look so dreamy in this video ☁️ I love it 🤍
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I just did a solitary retreat 2 weeks ago and it helped my Mental health a lot.
Love that for you!! so glad it helped
As a fellow introvert, I looovvvveeeeeee my solo days and trips
You and I both🥰🥰
You 1000% saved with the car rental and parking Ubers are ridiculous here!
But yes I agree if you’re staying in the core or Toronto parking is through the roof however everything is pretty walkable.
I learned that the key is a last-minute car rental! I looked the week before I was coming. It was like $150 and then the day before I was coming I looked again and it was $47! And because I knew I was doing stuff, kind of a long the outskirts, and you would be more bang for my buck to get a car!! But like you said yeah, definitely if you're staying downtown core area everything is walkable, but I have course wanted to do everything that was all over the place in typical chaotic Carter fashion😂
um Carter… YOUR HAIR looks amazing! (and Morgan’s!)
Thank you so much!!
Love Toronto I lived there for 6 months. ❤
Love that for you!
LOVE the graphic tee 💖
A lot of ppl travel for Insta pics ur the only one I’ve seen that travels for experience of environments
This is truly so kind, wow thank you! I never knew how to describe my travel and this makes perfect sense- I love immersing myself in experiencing other cities environments so thank you!
Do you happen to know the name of your Ray Bans ive been eyeing them but cant find the exact style
They are from Amazon, not my real Ray Bans (I never travel with my nice sunglasses)! They are called the "SOJOS Retro Round Double Bridge"
@@CarterSullivan omg thanks for replying ❤️ I really like the look of them
Looks cool
The Drake hotel there looks lovely.
go toronto!
Love your content especially the home Reno/thrifts. Just have to say as a mom of two littles you look better than I've ever looked picking up kiddo from school. 😊 I'm a hat and leggings girl, it's my uniform 🤣
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I am currently flying back from my very first solo trip to nyc and I loved my experience!!! i already do soooo many things on my own and I wanted to visit the city as soon as possible so it was a sort of no brainer to go on my own this time
Ah love that so much for you!!
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dude, i love thrifting! but heloooo what do you mean thirty dollars??????????? 10 max !
I also love to thrift but I said specifically in this video that vintage curated stores/flea markets have higher prices. I never said I paid that much for a shirt just saying those are the prices in Ottawa at these curated vintage markets!!
@@CarterSullivanYou're right! i think that i am just a cheapo. They are beautiful shirts too! also no hate, though my textual tone would suggest that! Again, i think i am just cheap!
@@kna.atlast I am also cheap hahaha I prefer thrifting > vintage stores but I take what I can get when I'm travelling! But back home I am a cheap thrifter😂
@@CarterSullivan also, i mean what do you mean like you the shop and not you the person!
I'd like to travel alone, but thought of unsafety worries me. Gonna try to prepare more to build the confidence to do so.
That was probably my biggest concern at first! However, I found that finding a safe area, spending a bit more on a hotel that is a bit smaller and boutique so they kind of know who's coming in and out etc helped me! It's also why I get a rental car even though it is a City because I just feel safe driving places and I don't go out at night by myself!
@@CarterSullivan Great advice I never thought of smaller hotels being safer, but I see it!