"Friends Thought I Went to Europe—But I'm Still in North America!"

Just returned from Quebec City, now officially crowned as my #1 most European-style city in North America. With its charming architecture and artsy vibe, this place feels like a storybook come to life—honestly, even more European than Europe itself! ❤️ Why Quebec City Wins: ✅ Clean & safe streets (no stress over pickpockets or homeless hassles) ✅ Lively old-town vibes—live music, cafés, and nighttime strolls feel totally secure 😂 ✅ Every corner is Insta-worthy—even the same spot looks completely different at sunrise vs. sunset. 📸 Best Photo Spots (All Shot on Phone!) 1️⃣ Rue du Marché-Champlain Cover shot location! No fancy camera needed—just stand on the roadside island. 2️⃣ Funiculaire du Vieux-Québec $5 funicular ride with killer views 🚠. 3️⃣ Umbrella Alley A romantic canopy of hanging umbrellas. ☂️ 4️⃣ Dufferin Terrace Perfect frame of the iconic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac (aka the Goblin castle!). 5️⃣ Quebec City Mural A giant European-style mural with a tiny church—so whimsical! 6️⃣ The Citadelle of Québec Walk the fortress walls for epic skyline shots (see my pics 5, 9, 10!). 7️⃣ Fairmont Le Château Frontenac The most photographed hotel in the world—for good reason! 🌟 Bonus: Random old-town alleys = unplanned magic. 🍽️ Food & Seasons French cuisine here is NEXT-LEVEL 😭 Summer = perfect for cool-evening walks. Fall = mind-blowing foliage—already planning my return! 🍁 #SlowTravel #QuebecCity #MostEuropeanCityInNA #Wanderlust #CityPhotography #FairmontFrontenac #GoblinFilmingLocation