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Travel Memories: Decorating the Tree
Monday, Dec 24, 2012
Many people collect souvenirs, little tokens to place about your home to remind you of your travels. One of the best parts of any trip is the memories made along the way. When we travel, our tradition is to find a new Christmas ornament to add to the mish-mash of memorabilia gathered over the years. Though we don’t have a designer tree, I think it’… Read more...
Finding a Treasure in Alexandria
Monday, Dec 17, 2012
When people find out that I’ve been to Egypt, the question I get asked most is “Are the pyramids really that impressive?” In a word…yes. The pyramids are HUGE, as are the stones from which they are constructed. However, when I think about our visits to Egypt, I find myself remembering the people we met more than the impressive structures we visi… Read more...
Turning 85 in Bangkok
Monday, Dec 10, 2012
Lights, check. Balloons, check. Firecrackers, check. I must say the Thais are very thorough in their birthday preparations. Larger than life portraits in the streets, check. Wait, did I mention that this party wasn't for me? (I still have a few decades to go before hitting 85.) On Wednesday December 5th, 2012, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world'… Read more...
Vancouver... finally
Monday, Dec 3, 2012
During the 12 years I’ve lived in Canada I have traveled to many different places in North America, but there was one comment I heard over and over again, “I can’t believe you haven’t been to Vancouver!”. So this year I finally went. Vancouver Vancouver is British Columbia's largest city and was in the world's spotlight in 2010 when it hosted the… Read more...
Bangkok Basics - Getting Around
Monday, Nov 26, 2012
Neil has a lot of great info to share from the time he's spent living and working in Bangkok. His second installment in the Bangkok Basics series focuses on getting around. All major cities suffer from traffic congestion and Bangkok is certainly no exception. From the Airport into Bangkok If you are arriving in Bangkok by air and don’t have m… Read more...
Destination Toronto: How to top Zurich
Monday, Nov 19, 2012
Sometimes it takes a visit from an out of town guest to realize all the great things in your own backyard. This summer, I was treated to a week long visit from a very good friend of mine who lives in Switzerland. My 16 year old daughter and I had spent a week with her in Zurich the previous March, so we were looking forward to returning the favour… Read more...