2me ToursDec 15, 20213 minGallipoli - 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...
2me ToursAug 22, 20212 minOur Food (one step towards healing)Dinner at an Indigenous restaurant in Vancouver - it remains shocking this is not more common.
2me ToursApr 3, 20214 minThe Mayan Triangle - time for an apology and understandingProtecting the border, caravans, criminals and sovereignty. Most of this obtuse rhetoric targets people from three countries; Guatemala,...
2me ToursFeb 14, 20214 minThe Threat of the Far Left (and false equivalencies)When you step out your door, you step into socialism
2me ToursJul 1, 20206 minCanada 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...
2me ToursMay 3, 20203 minHiding CovidlyA 17-point guide to the new game of Hiding Covidly This is a historic game. You are a virus. Survive. This game requires stealth,...
2me ToursApr 3, 20209 minCultural MexicoThe largest Spanish speaking country in the world, Mexico is an economic and cultural powerhouse. Located in Monte Alban, this was a...
2me ToursJan 10, 20206 minThailand – second impressionsClimbing and jumping – beautiful tropical waters! It had been 20+ years since I travelled through Thailand with a backpack and (very)...
2me ToursJan 9, 20205 minSawadee-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...
2me ToursDec 1, 20193 minI May Cry For You … ArgentinaCentral Buenos Aires – French Inspired Architecture I have been on record a few times contemplating moving to Argentina. Despite its...
2me ToursOct 27, 20194 minWhat’s Happening in ChileChile 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...
2me ToursApr 22, 20194 minHong Kong – Sensory OverloadNew, meets old, meets busy, meets shopping, etc This ‘Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China’ is the fourth most...
2me ToursApr 14, 20197 minJapan Revealed – Sakura IncludedJapan tour April 2019 Make sure to check out our gallery at the bottom of the post! Everyone celebrates blossoms Spotting Cherry Blossoms...
2me ToursApr 12, 20192 minAlberta Election – a positive future2019 Provincial General Election Election day is Tuesday April 16, 2019 I have deep Alberta roots. Genuinely – but this does not preclude...
2me ToursApr 1, 20194 minGuayaquil, Ecuador; Bananas, Heat & Urban Renewal – A New, New DestinationGuayaquil – Ecuador’s largest city is hot and humid. The sprawling city boasts a tropical, savanna climate. I have always visited during...
2me ToursMar 24, 20196 minEcuador & 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...
2me ToursMar 1, 20195 minChile 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...
2me ToursFeb 9, 20195 minVenezuela and False Political Narratives – UpdatedYesterday I sat on a street corner in Cuenca, Ecuador and talked with Cesar from Maracaibo, Venezuela. He was sitting with his 5 year old...
2me ToursFeb 5, 20195 minBanff today: Visiting the heart of the Canadian RockiesBanff and Region Today The actual Townsite of Banff – as differentiated from the National Park - is one of a few rare municipalities...
2me ToursFeb 3, 20195 minBanff – 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...