Most of us find ourselves living fast-paced lives. Everything needs to happen now, real-time, instantaneously. Emails need to be sent and received now. Food has to be prepared quickly and ingested before it gets cold. The computer needs to compute…
So you’ve been running around Bangkok visiting Buddhist temples for a few days and you’d like a change of scenery. You’re looking to do something unique and maybe get some shopping done at the same time? Look no further than…
On a tour of Junagarh Fort in Bikaner, India, I noticed a group locals in front of us. Amongst them was a woman carrying a little girl in her arms. After a few minutes, I deducted that she was the…
There are a lot of places around the world where it just doesn’t feel right to be out on the streets after sunset. You probably know some of those places. Japan however, is at the extreme opposite of that. The…
Osaka. You are the city that welcomed me to Japan on my first visit and you are also part of the reason I came back twice more. Here’s glimpse of our first time together. This is but the beginning of…
Any Canadian knows the concept of an all-inclusive trip “down South”. It’s a vacation package where you pay a single fee that includes your flight, hotel, transportation and unlimited food and drinks. Yes, that includes all the alcoholic beverages you…
Thailand has its fair share of temples. The most well known ones are of course always on every traveller’s bucket list. I’m talking about temples such as Wat Pho, Wat Rong Khun (White Temple), Wat Arun and Wat Phra That…
Every year, the streets of downtown Montreal are taken over by the Caribbean fever as Montrealers and tourists alike participate in the Carifiesta parade. The highlights are of course the music, the dancing and the extravagant costumes. The energy is…
I first learned about Hozenji Yokocho whilst watching YouTube videos about Osaka before my first trip to Japan. I instantly knew it was going to be one of my favorite places in Osaka and sure enough, it was. In Japanese,…
The Taj Mahal was definitely a highlight during my visit to India. Its ivory-white marble construction was impressive, as was the story behind it. There’s a reason why the Taj Mahal is one of the most visited places in India.
On my way to South Africa, I had a layover in Istanbul and got to spend a few hours exploring the area around the spice bazaar. It was my first time in Turkey and I was pleasantly surprised by how…
If you’re ever in Nice, do yourself a favour and schedule yourself a day in Monaco. The bus ride alone will be worth it. You could take the train but it will only save you maybe 15 minutes compared to…