Interesting characters: The Kindness of Strangers
The kindness of strangers is one of the most rewarding things about travel. Realizing that there are good people all over the world, and that connections can be made no […]
Category Archives: Places
-Just Picture It- Aarhus, Denmark
Cool fountain in Den Gamle By (the Old Town) in Aarhus, Denmark. The Gamle by is an open-air village museum with around 70 buildings, giving a taste of what Denmark […]
Andong Mask Dance Festival-Just Picture it
The Andong Mask Dance Festival is a lively and colourful event highlighting the many traditional mask dances of South Korea. International groups are also invited, making it a multicultural affair […]
Bottoms up at the Calgary Stampede
To be sure, there are plenty of ‘bottoms up’ opportunities during Stampede fever in Calgary, Alberta, but none so entertaining as the ones in the rodeo arena. Skedaddle on over […]
Bang for your Buck at the Calgary Stampede
If you’re a little low on cash (or just cheap) but don’t want to miss out on this year’s Calgary Stampede Park action, check out these offers: Regular park admission […]
Calgary Stampede Parade 2014
I woke up bright and early on Friday to make the trip into Calgary to attend the 2014 Stampede Parade. Even though I grew up in Alberta and my dad […]
‘Z’ is for Zhujiajiao…Shanghai’s Venice
One of China’s many ‘water towns‘ the ancient city of Zhujiajiao is a short day trip from Shanghai (about 45 minutes). Over 1700 years old, Zhujiajiao has a well preserved […]
‘X’ is for Xilitla and Las Posas
Xilitla, a pueblo magico (magical town), is located in the Huasteca region of San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Xilitla (pronounced ‘he leet la’) has a large indigenous population and many of […]
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