“Why are you going to Liechtenstein? There’s nothing there!” That was the response my family got when we told our relatives in Zurich we were going to Liechtenstein for a day. We were only in Switzerland for a few days, and after exploring the Swiss countryside my sister had the idea to go to the nearby principality of Liechtenstein, a small country between Switzerland and … [Read more...]
Eating Our Way Through Vancouver
When two of my friends were visiting from out of town, I took it as an excuse to eat everything Vancouver had to offer. I was eager to show my friends to Vancouver's diverse cuisine, though I'm not talking your typical sushi or dim sum. While we ate that too, I also wanted to introduce my friends to some of Vancouver's more unconventional delicacies. We got started as soon … [Read more...]
An Evening in Cairo, Egypt ~ December 17th, 2011
Had you been watching the Western News on the evening of December 17th, 2011, you'd assume things were looking pretty grim in Cairo, Egypt from images coming out of Tahrir Square, or so the tweets I received suggested. Me? Being on the ground in Cairo, I was completely oblivious to all, but the wonderful night air, half way around the World, in a land full of mystery, … [Read more...]
Booze and Travel: Three Drinks For Three Trips
For every place I've been, I've got a clear memory of a magical glass, flagon, vessel, grail, tankard, whatever, that is specific to that place. I suppose that's not really surprising, since enjoying a leisurely bevvie or two (or more!) is par for the traveler's course. With that in mind, I'd like to talk about three trips I've taken, and the wonderful beverages that marked … [Read more...]
