All Entries in the "Travel" Category
A Chiang Mai lake monster
Matthew Bossons takes us fishing in Thailand.
A highway to the world’s end
Matt Bossons takes a drive north through some of Canada’s most spectacular country.
The people you’ll meet
Matthew Bossons encounters an interesting character and his story while travelling.
Santa Elena markets come with an “almost no gringos” guaruntee
The markets of Santa Elena, Guatemala, are much different than the shops across the water in the more touristy town of Flores.
A brief encounter with the past
A sit-down with a Mayan woman reveals precious wisdom.
Bus’n Belize
Matthew Bossons takes you on a bus trip in Belize.
Eat, drink and shop in the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a great place for cuisine and relaxation.
Guatemala never ceases to impress
Guatemala’s rich culture, history and natural beauty exceed the country’s reputation.
One night in Bangkok was almost too much
My initial dislike of Bangkok started quickly after my flight from Seoul, South Korea.
Unique travel places for 2011
It’s that time of year when the temperatures drop and all of the non-snowbirds begin to really long for warmer days. Not to mention, it’s the beginning of second semester and in a couple of weeks the majority of the student body, snow-lovers or not, will be wanting a vacation.
Off the I-5: places to hit between Vancouver and California
There’s something about November that aches for a vacation. Maybe it’s because you haven’t done anything fun since Labour Day. Maybe it’s because you haven’t seen sunlight since Thanksgiving. Or maybe it’s because you’ve watched an average of five movies a day since Remembrance Day. Whichever it is, it’s time to get away.
Top 5 Political Travel Destinations
The holidays are coming close, but not before that hurdle called final exams or papers. Given all of that, we might not be interested in paying attention to some of the depressing stuff that’s going on around the world. Here’s a tongue-in-cheek listing of top worldwide locations that offer some insight to our current world politics or economics.
Top 10 urban-backpacking essentials
Backpacking is one of the most common methods of traveling employed by young adults that wish to see the world. Here is a list of 10 things urban backpackers should plan to bring with them for their journeys.
Guide to Haggling
Haggling is a process in which the buyer attempts to negotiate a better price on a product from the salesman. It is a practice used throughout Central and South America, as well as most of Asia, Africa, the Middle East and parts of Europe and North America.
Escaping to the island of women
Isla Mujeres, or the Island of Women in English, is a small island a half-hour ferry ride from Cancun. The island is tiny, but that is what makes it a prime destination for those who wish to escape the hustle and bustle of Cancun and enjoy a far more laid back style of life.
