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Niagara-on-the-Lake in Photos

June 20, 2013 in Canada • Ontario | 3

I know the cliched terms: quiant, idllyic, sleepy so I won’t use any of those. I will, however, say that Niagara-on-the-Lake is pretty. Tourism is important here so everything about the main strip looks manicured and well-kept. People are drawn to the area for theatre and wine. The town is also known for its gardens, art galleries, antique shops, and golf courses. The visitors are older. The pace is slower. It’s the kind of town I would like to visit for a quiet, low-key, sunny long weekend.

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Sunday Snap: Still Dancing

North America, Travel Photography

June 16, 2013 in Canada • Ontario • Toronto | 0

The name of the huge art installation in the middle of Toronto’s Distillery District is “Still Dancing” and, depending on who you talk to, it resembles a whiskey still and a droplet of liquid or a man and woman dancing. I’m in the former camp since I just can’t make that leap from abstract shapes to people dancing. But I can get on board with a stylized still and droplet, especially considering the location.

Foodie Friday: Kimchi Fries

Food, North America

June 14, 2013 in Canada • Ontario • Toronto | 6

I’m still a bit of a n00b when it comes to world cuisine but I was pretty sure that banh mi was a Vietnamese sandwich, so I was confused when my friend insisted we go to Bahn Mi Boys for kimchi fries. “But kimchi is Korean,” I thought. I just chaulked it all up to both being Asian countries and off we went in search of fries. I both praise and curse her now for that invitation.

Three Way Thursday: St. John’s

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February 21, 2013 in Canada • Newfoundland • St. John's | 2

St. John’s, Newfoundland has long known hard times and with our developing oil industry we’re starting to know some good times. So it makes sense that St. John’s is a city that can cater to any budget. Here’s how you can balance your budget in the far east of the Western world.

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Sunday Snap: Korean War Veterans Memorial

North America, Travel Photography

February 10, 2013 in USA • washington | 0

Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington DC. What struck me here was the photo that someone had hung on a post. I can only assume it was a friend or family member who served in the army during the war. It added a personal, human touch to the larger than life, stainless steel soldiers forever on patrol.

This is My Canada

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February 7, 2013 in Canada | 6

Canadian bloggers are getting together in a giant game of tag to tell you about our Canada and what you shouldn’t miss when you come visit us. Canada is a pretty awesome country and I consider myself to be very lucky to call it my home. There’s a reason backpackers stitch the maple leaf to their packs. We’re generally known as a polite, funny folk with a fondness for hockey and Tim’s double-doubles but I’ve picked out a few of my own reasons why I think Canada rocks.

Reflections on Cloud Gate

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January 15, 2013 in art • Chicago • USA | 7

Cloud Gate, aka “The Bean”, in Chicago is one of the world’s most popular pieces of public art. It has more visitors than anything else in Chicago aside from Navy Pier. At first blush it seems too simple to really be called art, just a giant mirrored bean-like shape. But there’s more to the Bean than meets the eye.

Photo of the Week: Cloud Gate

North America, Travel Photography

January 13, 2013 in art • Chicago • USA | 1

Cloud Gate, aka “The Bean”, in Chicago is one of the city’s most visited attractions, second only to Navy Pier. It was high on my own priority list when I visited the Windy City. In fact, I made two visits. Once just wasn’t enough.

2012: A Year in Travel

Asia, Central America, Europe, North America, Stories

December 28, 2012 in Bosnia and Herzegovina • Canada • Costa Rica • Croatia • Japan • South Korea • Toronto • USA | 2

2012 was another year full of travel. I visited five new countries and even circumnavigated the globe like a boss. I pushed my limits and had some incredible experiences. I worked on learning some new languages and tried lots of great new foods. I can’t wait to see what 2013 will have in store for me.

Ghosts in the City of Legends – The St. John’s Haunted Hike

Home Town Tourist, North America

August 29, 2012 in Canada • Newfoundland | 1

Poltergeists… spirits… apparitions… shades… whatever you want to call them, St. John’s is full of ghosts. Probably not too surprising for a city that’s over 500 years old with a healthy dose of dark stories in her past. If you’ve ever wanted to hear about a few of these hauntings while standing on the spots where they occurred, the St. John’s Haunted Hike is happy to oblige. Dubbed an “Ambulatory Theatrical Exploration of the Macabre”, the hike brings to life ghoulish tales of hangings, murders and other deeds most foul.

Photo of the Week: Santa Monica, CA

North America, Travel Photography

August 21, 2012 in California • santa monica • USA | 1

The ferris wheel on the Santa Monica Pier wasn’t the best idea as a solo traveler since you can’t ride alone. Luckily, a couple let me ride in the 4-person gondola with them. I loved the higher up view of the stretch of beach and the ocean. It was fairly busy for a Monday in early May.

Home Town Tourist: Up the Pond

Home Town Tourist, North America

August 9, 2012 in Canada • Newfoundland | 0

It’s been years since I’ve been to the Regatta. Instead I usually spend my holiday Wednesday at home. Wednesday you say? Who has a holiday on a Wednesday? Well, we do…but sometimes it’s Thursday. The odd time it’s on Friday. This year I decided to go down to the pond to remind myself what all the fuss is about.

Popping Your “Big Apple” Cherry

North America, Travel Tips

July 6, 2012 in New York • USA | 3

Every now and then someone says to me “I’m going to New York for the first time, do you have any tips?”. Do I have tips? Does my cat like scratching leather? Yes, yes he does (RIP my red “rock star” jacket). New York can definitely be overwhelming so I thought I’d compile my own personal tips and suggestions for the first time visitor.

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