For me, there’s nothing more satisfying than eating locally-sourced foods and chatting with local vendors about their produce and procuring procedures. I love seeing how excited people get about food, and how proud they are about their local suppliers. When we let it slip that we’re huge fans of goat cheese, John, the cheesemonger at … Continue reading »
I think we got really lucky. Six years ago, my best friend and I found ourselves in Nice at the same time as the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix. Needless to say, I was ridiculously excited, being a fan of film and F1 (I have an English dad, so I’ve grown up … Continue reading »
There’s an ongoing discussion / debate here in Toronto with regards to the graffiti and street art that peppers the city. It’s a discussion that polarises some, and unites others, dividing those that believe it’s art and those that believe it’s graffiti. To get even more complex, many, like me, believe there’s a distinction between … Continue reading »
The skyline of Panama City is almost unbelievable. Modern to the extreme, it feels more like Miami than Central America. The towers are sky-high, gleaming, and covered in glass. The skyline is at once inspiring, fascinating, and inconsistent with life on the ground. Regardless, an instant favourite building emerged from the skyline. “That twirly building” … Continue reading »
When I imagined Savannah, I pictured beautiful old homes, charming southern belles, and lots of Paula Deen-style fried food. What I found wasn’t too far off. We arrived in Savannah just before lunch, ditched the car at our hotel (the AVIA, which I highly recommend), and grabbed a delicious (and not fried) bite to eat … Continue reading »
All cities have them; urban sanctuaries that insulate you against the chaos and movement of the surrounding city. For me, in Paris, that place is le Cimetière du Père-Lachaise. The Pere Lachaise Cemetery, in Paris’ 20me arrondissement, is an enormous plot in the middle of Paris. Not only is it the final resting place of … Continue reading »
I’ve never felt as isolated as I did in the Peruvian desert. In “To the ends of the earth in Peru“, an article I recently did for Travel and Escape, I talk about my crazy dune buggy journey from the desert outside Nazca to the Pacific coast. We were in a desolate place – it … Continue reading »
With the upcoming 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, London is even higher than normal on people’s travel radar. Although the British capital usually tops travellers’ must-see lists, this year is likely to be busier than normal in big, bad London town. But consider this. When you’re in town for the festivities, would you consider a … Continue reading »
Air travel is becoming increasingly accessible and affordable, with more flights to more destinations available to more people for less money. As such, the impact of air travel on the environment is one of tourism’s biggest environmental challenges. While some travellers have the time to travel slower, or access to more carbon neutral modes of … Continue reading »
I love a good beer. I love it even more if it’s a local brew. Bonus points if it was brewed in the same place I’m drinking it. In Philadelphia, my beer stars aligned. A number of the local partners for Urban Adventures (the company I work with…full disclaimer) have local beer tours, but Philadelphia has … Continue reading »
