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 ToursJun 6, 20213 minCanada'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...
2me ToursMar 9, 20213 minCanadian Independence - the time has comeIt would seem Julie Payette is a really unpleasant person. Incredibly impressive on paper, the former astronaut seemed like a good choice...
2me ToursFeb 14, 20214 minThe Threat of the Far Left (and false equivalencies)When you step out your door, you step into socialism
2me ToursFeb 8, 20212 minEcuador in NovemberWe are planning a special, custom trip to magnificent Ecuador this coming November. 2021
2me ToursJan 24, 20213 min10 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?
2me ToursJan 16, 20212 minIreland 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,...
2me ToursDec 31, 20205 min2021 and the future of travelWell… as we stumble, shell-shocked towards the end of 2020, some of us are beginning to contemplate a world where we may cross boarders -...
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 ToursJun 18, 20204 minFreedom… whatever that meansShall we talk about slavery? I honestly did not know the term Juneteenth, but over the years I have begun to understand a little about...
2me ToursApr 30, 20203 minMother Earth and CovidA stalled economy and clean air These are unusual times. Certainly the first quarantine / lockdown of my life, although it is well worth...
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 ToursMay 8, 20195 minNova Scotia (Acadie) & Cape Breton – a Cultural TapestryLocated on Canada’s Atlantic coast, ‘New Scotland’ consists principally of a long thin, peninsula and culturally distinct Cape Breton...
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 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 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...