Sarah's travels, genuine interest and understanding of international cultures have taken her full circle, back to her roots in Montreal.

This section is dedicated to sharing stories of people or places of interest to her. At the moment, the spotlight on her hometown's impact on the arts, and in particular, the music industry, is noteworthy.

Oh! Canada

" ... Spend one weekend in Montreal, and all that Quebecois separatism talk starts making sense. The music is solid, the hipsters are laid-back, and the loonie goes a long way... "

Global Fast Cities

" ... Multicultural, tolerant, hip, and tech-oriented, it features both Old World European charm and modern high-rises. Among international cities, Montreal boasts the fifth-largest creative-class workforce ... "

Is Montreal the new Seattle?

" ... Forget London, Manchester, New York and LA. In 2005 the hottest city on the musical map isn't in the UK or the USA, but a French Canadian city undergoing a huge cultural renaissance. ... "

The Montreal Sound? Rock et Roulez

" ... When articles in trend-setting publications -- Spin, The New York Times -- focused on the Montreal "music scene," many locals cringed. ... "