Tuesday 14. of November 2006 The Alchemist

I just finished reading a book called The Alchemist. I  heard so much about this book from friends, family and colleagues - and yet  it took me a long time to finally pick it up (it was first published in 1988) Now that I have finished it - I must recommend it as well - to everyone and...

Monday 06. of November 2006 Veterans Week

This week as Canadians take a moment  to buy a poppy and wear it over their heart in honour of the thousands of Canadian soldiers who helped to carve out the freedom that we so much enjoy, take a moment to try something a little different - like actually remember.

As a Canadian who grew up...

Friday 03. of November 2006 New website - On the road travel

Recently, I met with a company just starting out in the travel website space. I find their technique and angle for travel fits right into my current mold. As a woman who has traveled extensively, I have done to backpack thing; the family Holiday Inn thing; I have done the closest restaurant...

Wednesday 25. of October 2006 Ireland entry one

I recently returned from a trip to Ireland... here is my first memoir entry...

Ireland -  entry one

The first time I visited Ireland I was 13 years old. The weather was grey; the taverns full of singing people; the Guinness free flowing; and all the men wore rugby shirts and eyed me with...

Wednesday 11. of October 2006 Hakodate Fish Market

Hakodate Fish MarketWhen I was 21 I went backpacking through Northern Japan in attempts to conquer some kind of “backpacking expectation”. When I reached the town of Hakodate, I had not spoken a word of English in over 14 days and had eaten enough hot noodle soups to last me a lifetime. Hakodate is...