What to Wear in Toronto - meganotravels
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Description: Toronto in the summer can get very hot, but temperatures can also plummet at night. It's best to wear light-weight clothes all day, but pack a sweater!
Date: 2013-06-10T13:00:31+00:00

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# What to Wear in a Toronto Heatwave

I expected Toronto to have milder weather than Austin. Sadly, when I was there it was the same temperature, with about 50% more humidity. Do you know what that’s like? It’s like the difference between being baked and broiled.

To beat the heat, dress in lightweight fabrics that breathe easily. I think summertime dresses are a perfect idea so you can catch a bit of the breeze and cool down a little. Also, because it gets a bit chilly at night or when popping into restaurants or attractions, pack a compact cardigan or oversized scarf to wrap up in when you need to. Comfortable walking shoes are essential, and a crossbody bag is perfect to free up your hands to snap photos or carry a cool beverage.

What kinds of things do you prefer to wear when it’s unbearably hot outside?

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Megan is an ordinary girl who outgrew her small town and decided to try the world on for size. She's on a mission to travel, photograph, and write about the world.

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- I was surprised at the heat over a couple of days we were there, too! I was wishing I had brought one of my summer dresses! :) I did have some cute shorts, though.
  Lindsay recently posted..The Business of Travel Blogging: Reflections from TBEX in Toronto

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  - I know what you mean, Lindsay! I was melting! And it gets hot in Texas–so I don’t know why it felt so horrible up there. I guess just because I was expecting a cooler climate.

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- LOL!! The difference between being baked & broiled <3 <3 <3

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  - I’m glad you liked that, Shawna. I thought long and hard about that line. ;)

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- Toronto was as hot and humid as Memphis the first couple of days and I was not happy. I actually carried paper towels in my pocket to wipe the sweat before arriving at TBEX each morning. Thankfully by my last couple of days it was back into the 60s.
  Lance recently posted..In Search of the Beach on the Toronto Islands (Clothing Optional)

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  - That’s a pretty good idea, Lance. I was practically sweating off my makeup when we were there. It was awful!

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- When I visited Toronto last year I bitched so hard about the heat and humidity. My local boyfriend didn’t seem to know what I was talking about! So uncomfortable.
  Jill recently posted..From the Hip Friday

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  - Hahaha, I’m glad I’m not the only one! I just hated feeling sweat dripping down my back after a 10-minute walk. Ugh!

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- I never the difference humidity percentages make until I moved to Taiwan. Everyone here thinks Hawaii is exactly as hot as it is here. It is NOT. Because of the humidity.
  JR Riel recently posted..Chat With an Expat – How a Gypsy Girl From Oz Ended Up Living in Taiwan

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  - Exactly! Humidity is torture! The heat is at least bearable in that you don’t feel like you’re drowning every time you inhale.

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### Who is Meganotravels?

Hey, I’m Megan! I’m a full-time consultant and run
a non-profit on the side. And when I’m not doing those
things—I’m traveling! I’m on a mission to travel,
photograph, and write about the world.

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### What is “Megano?”

An “Italian” name (rhymes with “Figaro”) given to me
by a friend before I studied abroad in Rome. I had to be
more Italian, you see. It’s stuck ever since.

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