Sleepless in India – It’s Real Now
It’s 4:11 am and I’m awake. This wouldn’t be horrible except I went to bed at 1 am. Jetlag is something that comes with traveling,…
Take a Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Adventure in Maui
“Makaukau?” (are you ready?) Tim yelled from the back of the canoe. I was ready I thought to myself. In fact, I was feeling pretty…
Local Experiences Along the Tourist Trail in Hue
There is a well worn tourist trail in Vietnam, and yes, the Vietnamese can be quite aggressive when it come to tourism and selling you…
Finding our Stride in Hanoi
Jet lag was wearing off, and now we were rapidly adjusting to a new culture and environment. After 4 years of being away from Vietnam,…
The Halifax Citadel is Serious Business and Seriously Fun
He stared off into the distance with a stern look on his face. I wondered if I did something to upset him? What was going…
It’s a Man’s World
As I was marveling at the bright colors of the watermelon, eggplant, and tomatoes against the typical Omani cream-colored backdrop of souq buildings – I…
Argentina Food Tour for Meat Lovers
It’s 11:30PM, you are drinking Malbec and socializing with friends across a long table. The noise is deafening – but it’s the noise of joy,…
Mate Manners
The Cebador hands me the cuia; I pause for a moment and think about everything I have learned. I slowly extend my right hand, look…
You Don’t Need to Tango To Visit a Milonga
You don’t have to be able to dance tango to go to a Milonga in Buenos Aires. And if you are letting a little thing…
Hawaiian Lei Culture
While in New York City for a month, I’m dreaming about my next destination, the Hawaiian island of Lanai. One of the things that struck…