After much planning, my newest travel companion Mindy joins the Backpack with Brock adventure. In this episode we check out some Gaudi architecture, eat yummy Tapas, visit a peculiar park and join the shenanigans of a bachelor party!
A Spanish Victory – The FIFA World Cup 2010 Final Game
Before I came to Europe, I didn’t even know what the World Cup was. Canada doesn’t even make it to the competition, let alone have a chance of winning it. (Hockey is our sport). As I spent more and more time in Europe however, I quickly learned that this sport is huge! I was in [...]
Madrid, Spain – Cerveza (beer), Football Fever and Toledo
Since my meeting Fran, Blanca, Esther and Macarena in Halong Bay, Vietnam – I have been looking forward to my visit to Madrid, Spain. As expected, seeing them again and experiencing their city was phenomenal. Fran takes me to drink cerveza and eat cured ham, I make a day trip to medieval Toledo and I [...]
Spain Wins the World Cup 2010!!
It’s truly a once in a lifetime experience. Coming from a country that doesn’t even make it into the World Cup, the chance I would be in the country that wins is pretty slim. But, on this crazy adventure all things are possible and I was fortunate enough to experience Spain winning their first ever [...]
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Zorb Globe Riding in Rotorua, New Zealand
January 13, 2010
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Want to Place a Bet?
October 30, 2009
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‘Bet Brock’ – Eat a Cobra
April 21, 2010
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‘The Backpack With Brock Food Byte’ – Australian Veggimite & Tim Tam’s
February 8, 2010
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The Great Ocean Road Trip
February 4, 2010
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Five Things To Do And See In The Newcastle, UK Region
January 12, 2012
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Escape The Busy London And Find Calm in Cumbria – England’s Lake District
January 4, 2012
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Happy New Year – Here’s to 2012!
January 2, 2012
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