Do it Like a Local Blog
The Highlight of my Trip to Panama
Monday, Apr 1, 2013
You must visit the Panama Canal when traveling to Panama. It truly is a marvel, especially when you consider that the construction, which began in 1904, was plagued by malaria and yellow fever and was completed (almost 10 years later) without the benefit of heavy equipment. Though impressive, the canal wasn’t the highlight of my trip. Rather, a si… Read more...
Voluntouring in Cambodia: An Interview - Part 1
Monday, Mar 25, 2013
A note from the Editor: I came across a great quote while preparing to post this interview. I thought that I’d share it here since it seems quite fitting. “You have never really lived until you've done somethingfor someone who can never repay you.” Voluntourism Defined as volunteer travel, volunteer vacations or travel which includes volun… Read more...
Europe by Train - My Top 5 Reasons
Monday, Mar 18, 2013
Living and working in Amsterdam had its advantages, especially when your apartment was just steps from Centraal Station. I would spend the week in the city and the weekends exploring anywhere and everywhere I could get to on the train. Here are my top 5 reasons to ride the train in Europe. 5. The spontaneity and flexibility offered by a… Read more...
Montreal in the Snow
Monday, Mar 11, 2013
Canada in the winter - by default you think of snow. Montréal is no exception. In fact, Christmas 2012 turned out to be the largest snowstorm in Montréal since 1971. With a total accumulation of 45 cm, this was a true Canadian winter experience. While walking around Old Montréal, there were times when we could barely see 5m ahead of us. At the… Read more...
What I Learned on the First Roadtrip of 2013 - Day 2
Monday, Mar 4, 2013
Essential Trip Stats Days driven:3Time zones crossed:2Distance:3715 kmTemperature range:30Clow -15C, high 15C Always have your camera ready (and why you need a better camera than the one in your phone) I missed Pocohontas, the Home of James Dean sign, Canadian County, and some great silhouettes of grain elevators and farmhouses. This was … Read more...
San Francisco Experience - Take 2
Monday, Feb 25, 2013
Many years ago I remember thinking to myself ‘This is a city I’m sure I’ll love’ while watching the thriller Pacific Heights with Michael Keaton and Melanie Griffith. I wasn’t mistaken. If you are like me and appreciate architectural details in buildings facades and architecture, in general, San Francisco does not disappoint. From the famous ‘Paint… Read more...