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
- Jun 6, 2021
- 3 min
Canada's Shame (& the Catholic Church) - this is time for action.
"... holding the spirits of the little ones, and I have been doing that, I did that through the rest of the days of commission, ... I've...
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2me Tours
- Mar 9, 2021
- 3 min
Canadian Independence - the time has come
It would seem Julie Payette is a really unpleasant person. Incredibly impressive on paper, the former astronaut seemed like a good choice...
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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
- Feb 7, 2021
- 2 min
Ecuador in November
We are planning a special, custom trip to magnificent Ecuador this coming November. 2021
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2me Tours
- Jan 23, 2021
- 3 min
10 Travel Dreams - we're beginning to think about travel!
We're dreaming of travel. Here are a few trips I'm dreaming about. What are yours?
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2me Tours
- Jan 16, 2021
- 2 min
Ireland in October! (and maybe a few days in London)
It is (almost) time to travel! Here I am at the Cliffs of Moher on Ireland's dramatic west coast with my friend and tour coach operator,...
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2me Tours
- Dec 31, 2020
- 5 min
2021 and the future of travel
Well… as we stumble, shell-shocked towards the end of 2020, some of us are beginning to contemplate a world where we may cross boarders -...
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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
- Jun 18, 2020
- 4 min
Freedom… whatever that means
Shall we talk about slavery? I honestly did not know the term Juneteenth, but over the years I have begun to understand a little about...
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2me Tours
- Apr 30, 2020
- 3 min
Mother Earth and Covid
A stalled economy and clean air These are unusual times. Certainly the first quarantine / lockdown of my life, although it is well worth...
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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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- May 8, 2019
- 5 min
Nova Scotia (Acadie) & Cape Breton – a Cultural Tapestry
Located on Canada’s Atlantic coast, ‘New Scotland’ consists principally of a long thin, peninsula and culturally distinct Cape Breton...
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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 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
- 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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