Welcome back to the Sunday Special. I hope you are all keeping safe during this pandemic. To be honest, I am ready to go off to an intriguing destination. How sweet it will be when that does happen! In the meantime, I will do my best to stay safe and do my part to keep... Continue Reading →
50 Movies That Will Keep Your Wanderlust Alive
Ah wanderlust! My familiar friend that spurs on my travel flames and sends me seeking inspiration. The Sunday Specials that I post are one way to find travel inspiration. Another way is through movies set in various distant locales, fanning those flames of wanderlust — even more so during this pandemic. As I watch (and... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – The Great Trail, Canada
HAPPY CANADA DAY! Today, July 1st, is Canada's birthday. This nation is relatively young and though we do have some interesting historical sites much of the allure of this country comes from it's vast and varied natural beauty. Canada has rugged coastlines, serene beaches, vibrant cities, quaint towns, majestic mountains, and incredible wildlife. Really it's... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Mexico City Centro Histórico (Historical Centre)
I have been to Mexico 5 times. All of those have been to resort destinations. I enjoyed all my vacations as I was able to unwind and get a tan. That being said, I do claim that I have never really seen Mexico as I have only encountered that one particular aspect out of all... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Dude Chilling Park, Vancouver
How often does a prank end up becoming an official art installation? Well at least once. Here in my city of Vancouver that exact thing happened. It was just a bit fun that ended up becoming permanent after the locals in the neighbourhood thought it fitting to the area. Back in 2012 a then mystery... Continue Reading →
SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – LAFAYETTE CEMETARY
Personally, I find cemeteries to be peaceful, quiet places. A time to meander through the past, taking a glimpse of lives now elapsed. I have visited cemeteries in my hometown, my current town, Sweden and the famed Pere Lachaise in Paris. When I finally make my way to New Orleans, Louisiana (USA) I will visit... Continue Reading →
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA!
Just a quick post to wish Canada a Happy Birthday and Happy Canada Day to all my readers. As a lover of birthdays (mine included) this is a favourite holiday of mine! The celebration the moderately young nation that I love so much! May all Canadians worldwide have wonderful day celebrating all things Canada. To... Continue Reading →