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Could you read a book from every country in one year?
That’s the task that British writer and blogger Ann Morgan set for herself back in 2012, inspired by the approaching 2012 London Olympics, to read a book from every country in a year. Just to be clear, that’s 196 books, … Continue reading
Posted in Just wondering
Tagged Ann Morgan, blogging, books, Canada, culture, inspiration, reading, Reading the World in a Year, TED talks
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Cuba: More than just sun and beaches, there’s the lure of Havana
We finally made Cuba our destination of choice for our March Break getaway week in 2009. We were definitely playing catch-up with vast numbers of Canadians and Europeans who had been availing themselves of a burgeoning tourist industry in Cuba … Continue reading
Posted in Sun destinations, Travel
Tagged Cuba, culture, Havana, history, photography, travel, Varadero, winter breaks
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Cambodia: Life along the Tonlé Sap and Mekong Rivers
The travel companies that have been so successful in building a thriving river cruising industry in Europe are now expanding their offerings to new destinations, including the Mekong River in Cambodia (and Vietnam). This is 1st world travel in a … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged Buddhism, Buddist temples, Cambodia, culture, fishing, history, Mekong River, photography, Tonle Sap River, travel
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Vietnam: moving past a legacy of occupation and repression
Back home from a fascinating trip to Vietnam and Cambodia and trying to wrap my head around all that we saw and learned. So many amazing things to see and experience: Halong Bay (Vietnam) and Angkor Wat (Cambodia) are just … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged agriculture, business, culture, farming, Halong Bay, history, manufacturing, photography, travel, Vietnam, Vietnam War
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Cancun and the Mayan Riviera: There’s more to sun destinations than sun and sand, there’s history
Labour Day. Everyone’s back to school tomorrow. So what should be next on the to-do list? Why, planning this year’s March Break, naturally! It’s never too early, especially when you live in a slightly out of the way place in … Continue reading
Posted in Sun destinations, Travel
Tagged beach, Cancun, chichen itza, coatis, Coba, culture, history, learning, lessons, Maya, Mayan Empire, Mayan Riviera, Mexico, new experiences, photography, sun, travel, Tulum, winter, winter breaks, Yucatan
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