Meet the Seine River: it’s 776km long, the second largest river in…
The Sick Children of Alijn’s Hofje
It seems that in Dutch, there are dozens of words that can…
Wandering through Yorkville and Learning about Cholera
It’s easy to do a tour of Yorkville by simply walking from…
Where Angels Wear Gas Masks and Monks Make Beer
The monks of the Augustijnen Monastery in Ghent (Sint Stefanus) are poly-skilled;…
Lace, Paper Mache Angels, and Grass Flip Flops
As part of the Peculiar Things theme, I’ll periodically share forgotten surprises…
Marché aux puces, Paris
On one rainy Saturday morning, we stepped out on our balcony in…
Bagpipes, a Whale’s Tail, and an Old Chapel
As part of the Peculiar Things theme, I’ll periodically share forgotten surprises…
Je suis Charlie: 1-Year Anniversary
January 7th marks the 1-year anniversary of the attack on the Charlie…
Musée Rodin and Le Penseur
Yet again another gallery experience from Paris, with a story… We were…
Dead Roosters, Ancient Tea, and a Schoolhouse Restaurant
As part of the Peculiar Things theme, I’ll periodically share forgotten surprises…
2015: A Year of Travel
Los Angeles/Hollywood 2015 started with Los Angeles, Hollywood to be precise. It’s…
Victorian Toronto: Cabbagetown & Corktown
Prior to the crowning of Queen Victoria, Toronto’s population was largely British…