World wonders. Niagara Falls is one, yet to a person from Toronto, Niagara Falls is like the Grand Canyon is to someone living in Flagstaff. When you grow up so close to one of the worlds most beautiful natural wonders, you see it often but seeing it so many times makes you take it for granted.
It’s a shame because much like the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls really never gets old. And for me, they’re more special as I have gotten older. I appreciate them more, love them more, stand there and look at them longer…even the American Falls.
I took a trip down to Niagara recently typically in late December, this part of the world is supposed to be snow covered and freezing ass cold. The Falls, icy, sparkly, pristine winter beauties. But these days, the temps are in the 50’s (10-15 degrees Celsius), there’s no snow on the ground and the Falls are flowing freely.
I got to Niagara at sunset, my favourite time of the day to see them and stayed into the evening. Enjoy!
Jim Bamboulis has held several posts over the past 12 years, including National Sportscaster, Food Host and Writer, Talk Show Host, Olympic Researcher and Travel Film-maker.
Born and raised in Toronto, Jim learned early on that the combination of travel and food meant ultimate living. Combining his insatiable creative spirit and desire to document his travels, Jim took his unshakable travel bug and set off to explore. Add the fact that Jim also grew up in a Greek household and he learned that not only does Mom always make the best meals, but as importantly learned the importance of understanding and appreciating the countless beautiful cultures and the integral role food plays in every corner of the World.
In August 2009, Jim founded Travel Mammal, a site that brings together his travels and experiences (both good and terrifying) with the hope that others are inspired to share their own. We are all storytellers, especially when it comes to travel and food. He urges everyone to be inspired, explore and love the world and the people that share it with us. Or in other words, Live to Travel and travel to live!
