Last day in the Big Apple, last chance to burn through the CityPass. At some point before this trip, I … More
Tag: 5-Day City
New York City: Museum of Natural History and 9/11 Memorial
So day 4 of the trip and we’re still working through the CityPass. Definitely a testament to the system and … More
New York: The Met & Brooklyn Bridge at Sunset
It’s a question that you’ll inevitably ask when traveling, most often when you’re visiting a famous museum or gallery. You’re … More
New York City: FAO Schwarz and The Guggenheim
First off, an airport note. It’s easier to get through US Immigration at Pearson airport than it is to check … More
AC Italy 3 & 4: Rome
So, I’m covering two days of travel in one post here. Much like Rome, it’s kind of overwhelming. Let me … More
Turkey 40: Wrap Up from Istanbul
What a difference 40 days makes. When D and I first got here, Taksim square was a source of protests, … More
Turkey 29: Chora Church
With this being Daina’s last day of the trip, and with souvenirs that need buying, we decided to keep things … More
Turkey 28: Ramadan in Istanbul
Up early today, five am, in order to catch a flight to Istanbul. After finally seeking out a shuttle and … More
Turkey 4: Istanbul, Modern Palaces, Modern Art
After two big days (and a big opening evening, if you think about it), we went a little smaller today, … More
Turkey 3: Istanbul, Byzantines and Bosporus
We’re definitely not running out of things to do, but we seem to be running out of days to do … More
Turkey 2: Istanbul, Hot in Pants
First thing first, though not the first thing that happened today, I GOT MY LUGGAGE! Walked into the hotel lobby, … More
Turkey 1.1: Istanbul
This city is going to be epic. After checking in to the hotel and washing off the scent of airplane … More
Turkey 1: Istanbul via Rome
We almost made it without incident! Our past two summer trips have had some hiccups, one major (the mechanical problems … More
Cruising: Saint Petersberg, Russia
As is always the disclaimer with a “Cruising” post, 99 times out of a 100, you’re better off actually visiting … More
Seoul, South Korea: Seoul Olympic Park and Random Observations
So I don’t know how to say this without sounding like a travel douchebag. Olympic parks are kind of overrated. … More
Seoul, South Korea: Beer, Mountains and Guards
You can end up doing so many things in Seoul in a day, it’s almost impossible to come up for … More
Seoul, South Korea: Bukchon Hanok Village Area
So I actually debated about blogging while in South Korea. Not because I’m not enjoying it or anything, but I’m … More
Argentina 8: Wrap-Up
Well, I am no longer writing from South America. I’m sitting comfortably at my kitchen table in Toronto, typing on … More
Argentina 7: Buenos Aires
Well, still mildly exhausted and that’s not changing until I have some sleep at home, so whatever. Ended up going … More
Argentina 6: Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
I couldn´t be bothered to change the entry numbers yet again, so it´s Argentina from Uruguay today. Before I talk … More
Argentina 5: Buenos Aires
Well, I’m trying to cram a five day city into four days. This place is pretty darn awesome. I’m just … More
SA 6: Cuzco, Sexy Woman and a Guinea Pig
So as we sit exhausted back at our hostel, the only thing we know for sure is that we’re NOT … More
SA 5: Cusco
Well, the altitude can kick your ass a little bit. So can a crazy bus ride. Gotta say, I’ve been … More