Yesterday I was recalling my fond memories of my visit to Zurich, Switzerland back in 2010. On a similar note, I have also been remembering my time in stunning Florence, Italy. I am by no means alone in my love for Italy. The food, the architecture, the people and the language all fascinated me. So many aspects are [...]

Snapshot: Beautifully Peaceful Zurich, Switzerland
I was recently thinking about the few days I spent in Zurich, Switzerland during my around the world adventure in 2010. I distinctly recall how gentle the city felt with Lake Zurich and the Alps right next to it. From riding the bus, to walking through the downtown I quickly understood why its one of [...]

Snapshot: Spice Market in Nice, France
On my second and last day in Nice, France my friend Mindy and I made our way to a farmer’s market in the older part of town (though the whole city is pretty old if you ask me). We walked through the rows of tables, each one filled with a different item for sale. [...]

A Funny Toilet Sign in China
Asia, you and your signs are simply too much. I was sifting through my thousands upon thousands of photos from my travels when I came across this little bit of China goodness. Sorry to paint this visual but I recall being in the bathroom of a little book shop/cafe/pub in Beijing, China and the above [...]

Snapshot: A Vietnamese Marching Band of Children
I’m a sucker for a good ole marching band. Maybe it’s the loud instruments, the upbeat songs, or the fact that everything is in sync (I’m convinced I have a bit of OCD). So, when I was in Ho Chi Minh city in Vietnam and I heard this band playing their tunes from a few [...]

Snapshot: Sweatin’ Outside the Monte-Carlo Casino in Monaco
Oh Monaco, how I loathe thee. I remember it like it was yesterday. My friend Mindy and I had just wrapped up our stay in Nice, France and decided that enroute to Cinque Terre, Italy we would make a brief stop in Monaco. Located on the coast, sunny, wealthy – we had to see it. Leaving [...]

My 9 Best Photos Of Ireland
With St. Patrick’s Day just a night away, it seems only appropriate that today’s (and tomorrow’s) posts be dedicated to the land of green. I’ve never put together a photo story of sorts and I figured I’d give it a shot with some of my best pictures of Ireland. I only had 9 or 10 [...]

Snapshot: Black Market in Vietnam
A market in Vietnam. But not just any market, a black market! I recall snapping this photo like it was yesterday. After the incident in my first Hanoi hostel where the my fellow travellers, Suzie, Meghan and myself got locked in a room before heading out on one of those Vietnam tours that takes you to [...]

Snapshot: The Green Hills of Scotland
I distinctly remember the moment I took this photo. I was on a full day journey from Edinburgh, Scotland to Cork, Ireland. It was quite a distance to complete in one day by land (train, taxi & foot) & sea (ferry). The train I was on was making it’s way from Glasgow to the port [...]

Snapshot: The ‘That Was Tasty’ Lion Photo
This lion photo was taken while one of my looooong time dreams was coming true. Since I was a little kid I wanted to experience The Great Migration. In October 2010 – that hope became a reality. I set out on a 3 day safari through Kenya’s Maasai Mara. We saw most of the big [...]

A Mobile Hot Dog Vendor? – Photo Post
I’ve seen some pretty RANDOM things while travelling the world but this ‘Mobile’ Hot Dog Vendor, that I spotted in Berlin, Germany, is in a class all it’s own! Back in my home, Toronto, we have Street Meat. Essentially, they are hot dog stands that sell hot dogs, sausages and cold drinks. After a day of [...]

Snapshot: My Best Zebra Picture
My Best Zebra Picture From the Masai Mara A year ago today, I visited the Masai Mara in Kenya to experience The Great Migration and created this safari video of the experience. One of my favourite shots I took was this Zebra picture. We had been driving around all day seeing zebra after zebra (there [...]

Snapshot: Thai Monk Reading the Newspaper
I took so many photos in Thailand. Thousands in fact! Of all the temples, beaches, markets and people, one my favourite and best pictures of Thailand is of this Thai monk reading a Thai newspaper. With Bangkok busteling around him, he his taking a quiet moment to relax on a park bench and catch up [...]
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