Making the decision to fly to Canada for the holidays was a hard one. In some ways I worried about letting my readers down. I wasn’t ‘traveling’ constantly as others were and some of my original plans changed after I made the choice to travel … [Read more...]
Through My Lens • Snoqualmie Falls
December 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Snoqualmie Falls • Washington State, USAI was introduced to Snoqualmie Falls by Peter West Carey during a trip to Seattle. Peter had offered to take me hiking, which I managed to survive with little complaint, and then drove me out to … [Read more...]
2012 Travel Tech Gear
December 27, 2011 By 3 Comments
2012 will be an epic year of travel for me (I’m sure you’re sick of me saying this by now). I have two rather large adventure trips planned (plus a few smaller trips). To say that I am excited would be an understatement (hmmm...I think I’ve … [Read more...]
Looking for Quirky Fun in 2012
December 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
So, I’ve been sitting here, in Canada, thinking about what I can do in 2012 that is funky, quirky, odd, spunky...I think you get the picture. I’ve already signed on to do the Mongol Rally in July and then travel the Silk Road from China to Turkey … [Read more...]
The Lotus Children’s Charitable Trust, 2012 Mongol Rally Charity
December 26, 2011 By 2 Comments
“In 1993 Didi Kalika, an Australian yoga teacher living in UB was moved by the plight of the children living on the streets and founded the Lotus Children’s Center. She started simply by giving food and basic medical care, and soon realized that … [Read more...]
New York, I’m Coming Back!!
December 25, 2011 By 4 Comments
Yes, it's true. I'm returning to New York City!!I've traveled to New York City three times. My first trip was in 1994, on one of my Dad's business trips. My second trip was in 2008 with Moose Travel Network (I received a pretty good deal as I … [Read more...]
Through My Lens • Islamic Quarter • Xi’an, China
December 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Islamic Quarter • Xi'an, ChinaXi'an is one of my favourite cities in China. This is the city where I learned to relax in 2008. This is the city that made me cry when I had to leave it to return to Canada. This is where I met 2 awesome … [Read more...]
