Chiang Mai, Thailand: Ladyboy Show
On my trip to Thailand, I was determined to visit Ladyboy Show. Whether you are part of the LGBT community or straight, whether you’re in “the scene” or not, a Ladyboy Show has become a big part of...
View ArticleSeoul, South Korea (November 2012)
Me at Gyeongbokgung Palace On my way back home from Thailand last November, I had a long layover (12 hours) in Seoul. As boring as layovers are, especially at the end of your trip, when all you want to...
View ArticlePlaya del Carmen, Mexico: Portal Maya Sculpture
In December 2012, in commemoration of the end of the Mayan Calendar, the city of Playa del Carmen unveiled a beautiful bronze monument to commemorate a new era of light and prosperity. The structure,...
View ArticlePlaya del Carmen, Mexico: Sand Sculpture
I saw this Mayan Calendar, sculpted out of sand, during my recent visit to Playa del Carmen, in April 2013. Mayan Calendar Sculpted out of Sand This sculpture was part of a new initiative by the city...
View ArticleDisneyland, USA (October 2012)
Sleeping Beauty’s Castle at Night Last October I finally crossed off my bucket list one of the places I’ve wanted to visit since I was a kid. Way before I cared for museums, food and culture, all I...
View ArticleDisney California Adventure, USA (October 2012)
Part of my visit last October to Disneyland included two days exploring Disney California’s second park: Disney California Adventure. The park is just as big as the original Disneyland Park, and...
View ArticleDisney California Adventure, USA: Cars Land
Me and Ryan with Lightning McQueen The new Cars Land world in Disney California Adventure park, is outstanding. Although I didn’t particularly love the Cars movie (it was ok, just not great), I loved...
View ArticleDisneyland’s 58th Anniversary
Celebrating the 58th anniversary of Disneyland in Anaheim, California, USA. The popular amusement park, known as The Happiest Place on Earth, opened its doors to the public on the 17th of July 1955....
View ArticleVancouver, Canada: English Bay Sunset
Sunset at English Bay – 19th of July 2013 We’ve had beautiful sunsets all week long in Vancouver. One of my favourite sunset-watching spots is at English Bay, in downtown’s West End. Yesterday I...
View ArticleHappy British Columbia Day 2013
The 5th of August 2013 is British Columbia Day, a celebration of the province I live in. It really is simply an excuse to have a holiday (there are no special celebrations for the day). However, how...
View ArticleVancouver, Canada: Pride 2013
Last weekend, Vancouver dressed up in rainbows to celebrate LGBT Pride once again. Vancouver’s Pride celebrated their 35th anniversary in the city, and this was by far the most incredible Pride I’ve...
View ArticleVancouver, Canada: Stanley Park
Stanley Park’s 125th Birthday Vancouver’s iconic urban Stanley Park turns 125 years. An oasis of calm bordering the downtown of the city, Stanley Park is bigger in area than New York City’s famous...
View ArticleVancouver, Canada: Theatre Under the Stars 2013
One of Vancouver’s coolest summer theatre experiences is the annual Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS), which is held at Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park every summer. Two different musicals are played on...
View ArticleSea to Sky Highway, BC, Canada (2013)
The Sea to Sky Highway, which connects Vancouver to the resort town of Whistler, is one of the most scenic highways I’ve ever traveled. The ride takes just over one hour since it was renovated for the...
View ArticleVancouver, Canada: Pacific National Exhibition
The Pacific National Exhibition fair is back in Vancouver at its usual home, in the grounds of Playland in East Vancouver. Welcome to the PNE! The fair experienced some cut backs this year (the one I...
View ArticleVancouver, Canada: Helicopter Tour
Last week my friend Samantha and I went on our first helicopter tour. The ride took us around Burrard Inlet, all the way along the coast of the North shore, before turning around and going all the way...
View ArticleAmsterdam, Netherlands: Dam Square
First day back in Europe after my last trip six and a half years ago! Spent all Day exploring Amsterdam after arriving this morning. Here’s a little peek of the gorgeous Dam Square! Filed under:...
View ArticleBelgium Through the Eyes of a Local (2013)
After a four-day visit to the Netherlands, I took the train down to Antwerp, Belgium, to visit my friend Timothy, a native Belgian born and raised in this Northern city. Enjoying Different Waffle...
View ArticleTurkey 2013
After my time in the Netherlands and Belgium, I landed in Istanbul 5 days ago to join a G Adventures tour around Turkey. Although my adventure in this country has just started, I can already say its...
View ArticleInternational Day of Peace – 21 September 2013
The 21st of September is the International Day of Peace. What better place to showcase the need for peace than the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, a beautiful park in downtown Hiroshima, Japan....
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