Jokes and pranks can easily be lost in translation, so how can a tradition built on them survive on a global scale? As it turns out, the idea of playing light-hearted practical jokes to ring in...
10 Facts You Didn’t Know About the Eiffel Tower
When you hear the word Paris, what’s the first image that pops in your head? For some it may be a french baguette or a delicious macaroon, but for most it’s the famous architectural icon: the...
Heard it on the Grapevine: Wine in Europe
Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay - of course, these are your standard go-to wines. But what happens when you open a wine list at the little taverna on your dreamy, well-earned Mediterranean escape, and how awkward!...
Why I Love Toronto: Top 5 Places to Visit
There are many reasons to love Toronto. It has a diverse bar, food, arts, sports and outdoor culture that speaks to every citizen residing here. Documenting my narrative through Toronto for the last five years...
Humbled By Whistler
The legend of Whistler Blackcomb stands tall. Even in Colorado. I had heard stories of countless chutes and so much alpine terrain that it would take weeks to even get a basic feel for it....
Easter Around the World
Like all great things in life, Easter traditions have been influenced by countless voices and perspectives over the years. Religious or not, Easter has always been about coming together to enjoy an amazing homemade meal...
How to Save for Retirement Travel
If you ask people over the age of 55 what they want to do with their life after they retire you’ll get a large range of similar answers. Some folks plan on writing a book...
Oslo in 72 Hours for $73
It can be done; I’m living proof. You can see Norway’s fabulous capital city and absorb a smorgasbord of Scandinavian culture – old and new – in 72 hours with the Oslo Pass for a...
How Working and Living in Skagway, Alaska Changes You
On a mildly warm evening in early October, we were ordering craft beer, seated on a patio in Portland, Oregon. The waiter asked for our I.D.s. There were six of us. After reading Florida, New...
Discover Paradise: Hawaii’s Kauai Island
While there are many breathtaking travel destinations around the world, one of the most serene is Kauai, also known as the ‘Garden Isle.’ Kauai is Hawaii’s 4th largest island, yet it remains quite remote. Most...