Gallipoli - ANZAC Identity and the Birth of Turkey.
"Off you go to your death..." -Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (or at least a quote attributed to him) The World War 1 battle of Gallipoli...
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- Aug 22, 2021
- 2 min
Our Food (one step towards healing)
Dinner at an Indigenous restaurant in Vancouver - it remains shocking this is not more common.
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2me Tours
- Apr 3, 2021
- 4 min
The Mayan Triangle - time for an apology and understanding
Protecting the border, caravans, criminals and sovereignty. Most of this obtuse rhetoric targets people from three countries; Guatemala,...
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2me Tours
- Feb 14, 2021
- 4 min
The Threat of the Far Left (and false equivalencies)
When you step out your door, you step into socialism
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2me Tours
- Jul 1, 2020
- 6 min
Canada Day 2020… eh?*
Canada’s complicated history July 1 – Canada’s birthday. Appropriately, there are no parades this year. We are hiding covidly. Not just...
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2me Tours
- May 3, 2020
- 3 min
Hiding Covidly
A 17-point guide to the new game of Hiding Covidly This is a historic game. You are a virus. Survive. This game requires stealth,...
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2me Tours
- Apr 3, 2020
- 9 min
Cultural Mexico
The largest Spanish speaking country in the world, Mexico is an economic and cultural powerhouse. Located in Monte Alban, this was a...
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2me Tours
- Jan 9, 2020
- 6 min
Thailand – second impressions
Climbing and jumping – beautiful tropical waters! It had been 20+ years since I travelled through Thailand with a backpack and (very)...
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2me Tours
- Jan 9, 2020
- 5 min
Sawadee-krap – from Thailand!
Golden Buddha Rather than a cold, snowy Christmas break, I managed to sneak out of school a few days early to experience an entirely...
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2me Tours
- Dec 1, 2019
- 3 min
I May Cry For You … Argentina
Central Buenos Aires – French Inspired Architecture I have been on record a few times contemplating moving to Argentina. Despite its...
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2me Tours
- Oct 27, 2019
- 4 min
What’s Happening in Chile
Chile is under a state of emergency A 30 pesos (4 cent) rise in the price of a Metro (Subway) ticket has unleashed a level of anger few...
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2me Tours
- Apr 22, 2019
- 4 min
Hong Kong – Sensory Overload
New, meets old, meets busy, meets shopping, etc This ‘Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China’ is the fourth most...
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2me Tours
- Apr 14, 2019
- 7 min
Japan Revealed – Sakura Included
Japan tour April 2019 Make sure to check out our gallery at the bottom of the post! Everyone celebrates blossoms Spotting Cherry Blossoms...
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2me Tours
- Apr 12, 2019
- 2 min
Alberta Election – a positive future
2019 Provincial General Election Election day is Tuesday April 16, 2019 I have deep Alberta roots. Genuinely – but this does not preclude...
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2me Tours
- Apr 1, 2019
- 4 min
Guayaquil, Ecuador; Bananas, Heat & Urban Renewal – A New, New Destination
Guayaquil – Ecuador’s largest city is hot and humid. The sprawling city boasts a tropical, savanna climate. I have always visited during...
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2me Tours
- Mar 24, 2019
- 6 min
Ecuador & Galapagos – a Tour!
Make sure to check out the photo gallery at the bottom of the page! Ecuador Lunch at 3100 meters, before flying to sea level the...
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2me Tours
- Mar 1, 2019
- 5 min
Chile in February – Summer in the South
Just to clarify – that is the Chilean flag, not Texan! February is high summer in Chile. Our planet’s longest, thinnest country is...
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2me Tours
- Feb 9, 2019
- 5 min
Venezuela and False Political Narratives – Updated
Yesterday I sat on a street corner in Cuenca, Ecuador and talked with Cesar from Maracaibo, Venezuela. He was sitting with his 5 year old...
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2me Tours
- Feb 5, 2019
- 5 min
Banff today: Visiting the heart of the Canadian Rockies
Banff and Region Today The actual Townsite of Banff – as differentiated from the National Park - is one of a few rare municipalities...
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2me Tours
- Feb 3, 2019
- 5 min
Banff – the birthplace of Canada’s Parks & Modern Tourism
“If we can’t export the scenery, we’ll have to import the tourists.” William Cornelius Van Horne, General Manager and subsequent...
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