I apologize for the delay and hope that this will not become a habit in the future. Please enjoy it on this MondayThe city of Petra, located in Jordan is an ancient city that is home to some of the world’s most incredible archaeological sites. Not only are they of historical and cultural importance they hold a…

In the first-world nations, where spending money, acquiring goods and instant gratification is blindly accepted as a way off life, some may find it a daunting task to (gasp) put money aside to purchase something. Consumerism is rampant in our society. Glossy ads, slick commercials and stunning models inundate our lives by the minute boldly…

Sulawesi is one of the larger islands that make up the country of Indonesia and is the eleventh largest in the world.  In south Sulawesi one may come across the traditional Tongkonan ancestral houses of the Toraja people.   Traditional Tongkonan Houses of the Toraja people in south Sulawesi, Indonesia These marvelous houses, built with up…

I originally complied this list and posted it on Couchsurfing at the beginning of the spring (and received some info from other members too). Seeing as there is a plethora of fun events around town I decided to share it here as well. Summer in Vancouver is fantastic. Generally the weather is agreeable, outdoor activities…

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NATIONAL QUESTIONER HEADLINE: Sources confirm that there has been a recent Sasquatch sighting in the Vancouver vicinity. In the late morning hours of Friday April 26, 2013 a civilian came across the furry, blue earmuff wearing creature. She was surprised to say the least. She was quoted describing her alarm: “Well I knew there was…

Since I ain’t going anywhere for the next bit I will wander Vancouver, finding bites of pleasure around town. Food and drink bites that is! Listed below are a few of foodie finds happening now or in the near future around Greater Vancouver. Some I have or will take part in. Alas, I can not…

A dark industrial area on a gloomy, rainy Vancouver night. Nervous bodies walk down a dimly lit back street. Sounds of screams pierce the dark while creatures of the night sneak about, seeking their next victim. Around the corner you are welcomed to the dankness of “The Daily Grime”, a place where souls are lined…