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Going Home
... five." I looked at that guy and said, “Yeah you ain’t kidding. I was at that game. It was like the Super Bowl meets the Preakness Stakes until well the ninth inning. I never saw such a shocked and glum group of people leave a stadium.” He shook his head in real disbelief and said, “Yeah I’m a Philly fan and have seen my share of meltdowns.” The minute he said he was a Philly fan I wanted to punch him the ...
Fallin'
... deck which I dared not stand on even though I knew it was 100% safe. I cringed every time I saw someone jumping up and down on the glass. After the tower, I walked around Chinatown and the downtown area for a couple of hours before heading back to pack. I think Canadians are genuinely friendly people (except at the airport) because every time I looked lost, a random would ask if I needed directions and not the type of assistance ...
Are We Crazy?
... tough to choose just a few, though, and we are on somewhat of a budget). Anyway, we ended up booking our flights through AirTreks, based in San Francisco, who specialize in RTW and multi-destination itineraries, and so far they have been great to deal with--of course we haven't actually taken any flights yet, so hopefully everything remains that smooth. Anyway, under 2 weeks to takeoff on September ...
Tibet or Guizhou?
Everyone has heard of Tibet. Few outside China know Guizhou. Tibet was suppose to be one of those trips of a lifetime. One of our Top 5 destinations. Not really a bucket list, but close. It's a place both of us have wanted to go since we started traveling together in the late 1990s. Instead, Tibet closed down to foreigners on May 29 on the eve of or planned visit. Two episodes of extreme protesting (i.e., self-immolation), the ...
Time for redemption
... seats that often convert to flat beds, better quantity/quality of meals, amenity kits, etc...
This month, I hope to blog here regularly and describe my upcoming experiences and how I feel about travel and why I travel, and not necessarily where to go/what to see and the "touristy" stuff related to that. Travel is invigorating, it nourishes my body, mind, and soul and renews my faith in a world that I otherwise perceive too often with eyes of disdain. Travel not ...
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Centennial College Residence & Conference Centre
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