Tripping my way through life in the 21st century.
After our short stop in Hamilton, we headed a little ways further south to Taupō. This town and lake were recommended to us by a work colleague and it did not disappoint. Growing weary of our multiple one night stays, we opted to plant ourselves here for two nights to give us time to explore... Continue Reading →
Well, it's been a long time since my last post. March was a crazy month and I'd be lying if I said it didn't get away from me. Time flies when you're having fun they say! Without further ado, let's get back into it! Halfway through our trip it was time to drive down from... Continue Reading →
"I'm a big believer in winging it. I'm a big believer that you're never going to find perfect city travel experience or the perfect meal without a constant willingness to experience a bad one. Letting the happy accident happen is what a lot of vacation itineraries miss, I think, and I'm always trying to push... Continue Reading →
“Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime.” - Ernest Hemmingway Our first full day in Auckland we visited the Auckland War memorial Museum. As someone who takes a special interest in history there are two things that I will always try to hit depending on availability are... Continue Reading →
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.” - Mark Twain It's been a long 4 years sitting in one place.... Continue Reading →
This past weekend I had the absolute pleasure of seeing one of my favourite bands in concert. With Calgary not having sorted out their arena issues just yet, Edmonton was the nearest city they found themselves in. This meant that my friend and I got to do something that we haven't done in two years.... Continue Reading →
I don't think I need to say this again, but if I could eat brunch every day for the rest of my life, I would die happy. This means that you all will get to see a lot of breakfast and brunch locations around town. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Especially... Continue Reading →
“Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness.”― Maya Angelou Music, especially live music, has an incredible power to bring people together. Music crosses all borders, languages, races, classes, and every society. It's a truly universal language that can be understood by everyone. There's not... Continue Reading →
“Do we really want to travel in hermetically sealed popemobiles through the rural provinces of France, Mexico and the Far East, eating only in Hard Rock Cafes and McDonald’s? Or do we want to eat without fear, tearing into the local stew, the humble taqueria’s mystery meat, the sincerely offered gift of a lightly grilled... Continue Reading →
Sometimes the simple things in life are the ones that leave the most lasting impressions on you. The same could be said for food. Bro'kin Yolk is an excellent example of this. They opened their doors in 2015 with a location up in Symons valley but their farm to table inspired menu has allowed them... Continue Reading →
My Avocado Toasts 