This pandemic has been all sorts of things, we all know that. It has affected everyone in some way or another. For me, much of it has been a time of reflection and thought. And as it has progressed over time I have come to a few realizations. In regards to travel, there are two... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Fishing in Nunavut
Fishing as a recreational activity is enjoyed the world over. Canada is no exception. It's a popular pastime that brings travellers from all over to fish in our clear waters. The northernmost Canadian territory of Nunavut (capital city is Iqaluit) is a superb destination to cast a line and reel in some catches. The largest... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Samoa
About hafway between Hawaii and New Zealand you will find the mostly unspoilt Polynesian island country of Samoa. Made up of two larger islands and several smaller ones, it is a country that still retains much of its Polynesian culture. The capital of Apia is located on the island of Upolu, the second largest island,... Continue Reading →
The Last Little Bit of Jordan
Well I am back to regular life and right in the thick of it. It is my busy time at work so that is my main focus for the next several months (gotta fund my travels). I hope to get Sunday Special back on and also a few other posts as well. Please bear with... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Cape Verde (Cabo Verde)
Another island nation! And why not? Today we will check out Cape Verde (or Cabo Verde) which lies 570 km / 350 miles west of Africa in the central Atlantic Ocean and is made up of 9 inhabited volcanic islands and 8 islets. It had been isolated and uninhabited until the 1400s CE when it... Continue Reading →
Everything I Was Ever Told About Hong Kong Was A Lie!
Everything I was ever told about Hong Kong was a lie!!!! Yes you read that correctly. I was lied to! LIED TO! Alright, melodrama aside - I wasn't lied to, however, what I was told over the years by many is not the Hong Kong that I discovered through both research and on my recent... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Xalapa, Mexico
We are nearing the end of the alphabet and are up to the letter "X". Today we will go to the "birthplace" of the ever-popular jalapeño pepper: Xalapa(pronounced ha la pa) in the Mexican state of Veracruz. Yep, that spicy pepper has been cultivated in this highland state capital since the Aztecs. Used widely in... Continue Reading →
Monday Sessions – Nepal
Today's Monday Session is with Linda who I have known for a few years. In October of 2016 she travelled to Nepal and saw the top of the world. Linda shares with us her experiences seeing Everest from Base Camp and the people of Nepal. Thanks Linda! WTW: Â You traveled to Nepal in October 2016.... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Belize
Not long ago a couple friends spent some time in Belize and absolutely loved it. So I though I'd take a look at this small Central American country that does not have a Pacific Ocean coastline. Since it is on the eastern portion of Central America its shores are the Caribbean Sea with neighbouring countries... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Finland’s Saunas
'What an odd post to showcase on the Sunday Special?' you may be asking. Well it is an integral part of the Finnish culture. Also, you may be invited to experience this steamy little room on travels to Finland. Finally, I am of Finnish descent. In fact, I am a first generation Canadian as my... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Bali, Indonesia
The fall weather continues its descent here in Western Canada. Although this part of the country does not experience the frigid cold weather associated with Canada we do get dampness to our bones from the rain that accompanies this season. The yearly tradition of folks discussing getaways to warmer locales continues. With this tradition at... Continue Reading →