I needed a getaway, a short escape to clear my head and refocus, when just by happenstance, my friend Jacques called and told me he was just about to complete his 3-month stint working at the Fairmount Jasper Park Lodge (JPL) in Jasper, Alberta. You don’t get what you don’t ask for, so I madeContinue reading “On Travel: Jasper, Alberta, Canada”
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SUV Camping – Manitoba to South Western Ontario
I’ve driven this stretch of road a couple times now and in all honesty, it’s a long haul and I wasn’t much looking forward to it. Driving straight it is about 26 hours, give or take, especially that due to COVID-19 travel restrictions we cannot cross the US border. That way would shave off aboutContinue reading “SUV Camping – Manitoba to South Western Ontario”
Amazing Feat of Flying: Visiting the Gimli Glider!
Gimli is the cultural heartland of Icelanders in Manitoba and the country as a whole. Gimli’s first European settlers were Icelanders who were part of the New Iceland settlement in Manitoba. In Norse mythology Gimli is known as the most beautiful place in the after life, where only the worthy will be transported after death.Continue reading “Amazing Feat of Flying: Visiting the Gimli Glider!”
On Travel: Churchill Good Eats
There were few staples in Churchill that I stuck to in addition to eating in, mainly because they were conveniently located close to my B&B … and they were open. It’s a small town, things close early also capacity and hours vary due to the current COVID-19 state. So without further ado, let’s check out theContinue reading “On Travel: Churchill Good Eats”
On Travel: Exploring The Marvels of Churchill, Manitoba!
Are you ever in for REAL treat! There are so many adventures to be had in this little town of less than 1,000 …. take in as many as you POSSIBLY CAN … you don’t wanna miss a thing. I stayed for 5 nights and I still had things I wasn’t able to do thatContinue reading “On Travel: Exploring The Marvels of Churchill, Manitoba!”
On Travel: Where I Stayed in Churchill is a Must Stay!
I can’t speak directly to other hotels, inns or B&Bs. However, I can say with absolute certainty that my experience in Churchill was greatly enhanced because of my B&B hosts. I couldn’t imagine my trip without them being part of it. I want to share as much as I can about where I stayed becauseContinue reading “On Travel: Where I Stayed in Churchill is a Must Stay!”
On Travel: Last Stop, Churchill – My Journey to the Far North
Churchill, Manitoba is as close to a frontier town as there is in Canada. Churchill is Manitoba’s northernmost community, and is located where the boreal forest meets the tundra, on the shores of Hudson Bay, bordering the newest Canadian territory of Nunavut. The town sits on a narrow point of land bound by the oceanContinue reading “On Travel: Last Stop, Churchill – My Journey to the Far North”
On Travel: Awesome Day Trip! Big White, BC to Greenwood, BC
A couple of days ago, I posted a blog on my exploration of the abandoned 102 year old smelter in Greenwood (Anaconda) BC – what a cool experience! If you haven’t had a chance to read that blog – click here. This blog will document our journey from Big White, BC to Greenwood, BC –Continue reading “On Travel: Awesome Day Trip! Big White, BC to Greenwood, BC”
Exploring the 102 Year Old Abandoned BC Copper Company Smelter Ruins
DID THE COOLEST THING YESTERDAY!!! I explored the BC Copper Company Smelter Ruins in Greenwood, British Columbia (BC). IT’S BEEN ABANDONED FOR 102 YEARS! The weather on Big White (Mountain) called for rain all day, that was the perfect opportunity for a day trip! Initially planned to head to Penticton, BC and the weather wasContinue reading “Exploring the 102 Year Old Abandoned BC Copper Company Smelter Ruins”
Monster Hunt: My Search for the Ogopogo Lake Monster
COVID-19 social distancing walk and I’m out and about in the great city of Kelowna, British Columbia (BC). Whilst living up on Big White, a trip down to Kelowna would not be complete without taking the time to search for the legendary Ogopogo who reputedly resides in Okanagan Lake. Lake Okanagan is about 400 kms east ofContinue reading “Monster Hunt: My Search for the Ogopogo Lake Monster”
COVID-19: My 12 Month Trip of a Life Time Was Canceled, I Quit My Job, Sold My Car & Rented Out My Condo !
In the words of sexy hotness, Matthew McConaughey, “alright alright alright”. It’s been a hot minute since I’ve posted … so I just want to bring you all up to date on the current lay of the land -> the status of my year long adventure to South East Asia, the COVID-19 pandemic and theContinue reading “COVID-19: My 12 Month Trip of a Life Time Was Canceled, I Quit My Job, Sold My Car & Rented Out My Condo !”
Only 4.5 Months Til I Leave for SEAsia!
It feels just not too long ago I had posted that I was traveling all over South East Asia and here it is ONLY 4.5 months away! I can hardly believe it! I have changed my departure date so many times – it was originally end of February and then I had postponed it toContinue reading “Only 4.5 Months Til I Leave for SEAsia!”
I’d Rather Have a Passport Full of Stamps
I never used to think this way. I used to be of the belief that I wanted the great house, the awesome vehicle, a closet full of name brand clothes – have a Louis Vuitton on my shoulder and Louboutin’s on my feet … I have all that and more. And, guess what? …. itContinue reading “I’d Rather Have a Passport Full of Stamps”
On Travel: Vietnam – What I Loved and Didn’t Love
I’ve been back from Vietnam for about 2 weeks now. I have to admit it’s been tough being back – to the cold, the snow, back to working 9-5, not traveling … Today I want to share a little about my overall experience in Vietnam. What I loved, things I wished I had done andContinue reading “On Travel: Vietnam – What I Loved and Didn’t Love”
On Travel: 24-hour Transit Into Guangzhou, China Without Visa
As I write this, I’m home, in bed, it’s 3:00 AM and I cannot sleep. My body still thinks it’s 3:00 PM, jet lag sucks! So I thought, what better time than to start my layover in China 🇨🇳 blog. The process was a lot easier than I imagined, so I thought I’d share inContinue reading “On Travel: 24-hour Transit Into Guangzhou, China Without Visa”
On Travel: Vung Tau and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
lời chào hỏi! I’m into my third week traveling through Vietnam. It has been such an experience – one that I am so glad I decided to undertake – I’ve learned so much about myself during this trip. I’ve learned to push myself outside of my comfort zone by: 1) traveling solo for the firstContinue reading “On Travel: Vung Tau and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam”
On Travel: Da Nang and Hoi An, Vietnam
Xin chào! I hope all is WELL with all of you —- I’m continuing my travels through Vietnam this week – in Đà Nẵng and the ancient city of Hội An. I am more than pleased with my trip to Vietnam to date. It’s truly a beautiful country, steeped in a long difficult historyContinue reading “On Travel: Da Nang and Hoi An, Vietnam”
On Travel: chúc mừng năm mới from Vietnam!
I’d been planning this trip for months -> months of research, watching YouTube vlogs, booking hotels, finding places to sightsee- which cities to visit? What to see while I was there? Did I want to start in the North and travel South or vice versa? I decided to fly into Ha Noi and travel SouthContinue reading “On Travel: chúc mừng năm mới from Vietnam!”
On Travel: Beautiful Vancouver, BC and Area
Good afternoon, good morning or good evening folks, wherever you’re reading this from. I’m writing this today from beautiful British Columbia (BC) – it’s so true that they immortalize it on their license plates. I’m out here visiting my youngest daughter and her boyfriend who moved here a few months ago to enjoy aContinue reading “On Travel: Beautiful Vancouver, BC and Area”
On Dreams: my plans to move to south east asia
If you’re new to following my blog (thank you for supporting my journey, I do truly appreciate each of my followers -and please feel free to tell a friend, I try to keep my topics relevant and authentic to me as a person and life), then you likely know that I am …. wait for itContinue reading “On Dreams: my plans to move to south east asia”
On Travel: Cuba, Authentico!
It’s miserable out as I write this – it’s cold and snowing. To think, just yesterday I was in Cuba and today … back to reality. I hadn’t been to Cuba in about 17 years, but my best memory is that of an aqua blue ocean, sugar-white beaches and mojitos, so, I was anxious toContinue reading “On Travel: Cuba, Authentico!”
On Travel: Philadelphia, The City of Brotherly Love
🎶 “In West Philadelphia not born nor raised, in Kdub is where I spent most of my days 🎶” which is why I decided to take my next trip to Philly. I love to travel, I love history – all kinds of history and Philadelphia is steeped deep in American history. The primary reason for our trip toContinue reading “On Travel: Philadelphia, The City of Brotherly Love”
On Travel: My Tokyo Experience
こんにちは – Kon’nichiwa Life can be so complicated at times can’t it? My life in particular has been nutty as of late … and at the spur of the moment, I made a decision – we all have choices and decisions to make each day of our lives in the betterment of ourselves, our lives, ourContinue reading “On Travel: My Tokyo Experience”
Monster Hunt: My Search for the Manipogo Monster
Pseudoscience: The study of and search for animals and especially legendary animals usually in order to evaluate the possibility of their existence. I’ve always been intrigued with folkloric creatures like Loch Ness, Sasquatch, Chupacabra, Abominable Snowman, Kraken, Sea Serpents, The Mothman, Thunderbirds and Jersey Devil, just to name a few. Today I am an acting cryptozoologist!Continue reading “Monster Hunt: My Search for the Manipogo Monster”
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