On the 100th year anniversary of the Great War battles that defined…
To those who complain about the snow: this is Montréal!
For me, lots of snow is not new (I grew up in…
Escape from New York
The day started just like any other day on the busy streets…
A soldier, a bear, a boy, and a book
While researching a post and sifting through newspapers, letters, and photos from…
Behind the scenes glimpses of the Carlton Hotel
After a bedbug experience at the previous hotel, my team moved to…
The Joys of Travel: LaGuardia & Bedbugs
The most joyful part of the LaGuardia experience is the taxi queue.…
Foodie Adventures: Mouldy Cheese on an Airplane
The final travel day for Chicago was marked by meeting a ton…
Foodie Adventures: the Goddess, Wow Bao, and a Goat
If there is a theme for the day, it’s Google Home. It’s…
Foodie Adventures: Trump Tower, Two Zero Three and Union
Every morning of this week (so far), I’ve walked past the Trump…
Foodie Adventures: Gluten-Free Burgers!
Coming into Chicago this week was a test of patience. You’d think…
Foodie Adventures: The Protein Bar and Wicker Park
Day 4 is a travel day, which means I’m lucky if I’m…
Foodie Adventures: Intelligentsia Coffee, Tasteless Soup and Tapas
The evening meal on Day 3 involved taking the Chicago transit system…