The Holidays for me have never been about presents, but rather family, at least that is since I became an adult and moved …
Deer Lake Park: An Awesome Outdoor Music Venue & Burnaby, BC Local Treasure
Among many other benefits of traveling anywhere and making connections while you do it is gaining a sense of perspective that …
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Exploring The Natural History Museum Los Angeles
Being that my kids are in high school, it has been ages since we've been to any sort of museum, science centre or art gallery. I …
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Springing into Summer Shape in Ottawa
One of my favourite Canadian cities is Ottawa! I love that Ottawa has a certain European charm to it, with it's historic …
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Mexican Dishes and Drinks in Sinaloa
I've got one thing to shout out here ... Chiiilooooorrrrrio!!!! (Pronounced Chilorio, but must be said in an excited holler type …
Rediscovering Egypt in 2014, Post the Revolution
“Egypt? You’re kidding”“Isn’t it dangerous?”“You had better cover your head.” These were the reactions I got when I told people …
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Crossing the Otay Mesa Border to Fly Out of the Tijuana Airport
We recently made plans to visit friends in Mexico, which had us flying out of Tijuana. "Why on earth would we do that?!'" you …
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Dining: As Seen On TV at The Brats Brothers in San Fernando Valley
I am someone who enjoys salivating over food related television shows, occasionally getting inspired to try and up the level of my …
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Falling in Love with Hostels, Thanks to Freehand Miami!
After one terrible hostel experience in Banff during the Banff Television Festival, I made a judgement call on hostels ... …
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Ottawa Ghost Stories and a Chilling Late Night Walk Through the Old Carleton Jail
What better way to spend Halloween night, after the Trick or Treaters have long disappeared from the streets then by returning to …