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Bangkok, Thailand This is just a quick post to say hello from Bangkok (once again). I’m not sure why so many people don’t like this city – I’m fascinated by its crazy…
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Macau, Macau Today I visited Macau, which is only an hour ferry ride from Hong Kong. Besides being another cool little stamp in my passport, it was a city much more than…
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(photo taken by D) Osaka, Japan Well, this is it. Those who have been reading this blog for a little while know that today is the day – today I leave for…
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(photo taken by my mum) Ulan-Ude, Russia “In short, I would not recommend the Trans-Siberian to everyone. But if you are looking for a great adventure, one that takes patience, determination, and…
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(photo taken by J.) Koyasan, Miyajima, Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo, Japan There are few phrases you hear over and over again when visiting Japan. “Sumimasen!” meaning excuse me, I’m sorry, thank you,…
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Toronto, Canada I lived in Toronto for less than a year, from 2006 to 2007. I lived in a little apartment in a brick building, close to parks and Vietnamese restaurants and…