Travel Tales

"It all started when I found articles online that claimed teaching English abroad was absolutely life-changing and would enable me to travel."

I should probably start by saying that I’m a woman who stands six feet tall in my bare feet. I’m also very, very white,.

We had always hankered to visit the places described in our favourite books. So in June 2017, we decided to embark on a self-drive literary tour.

Decades of economic sanctions and unfavourable portrayal by the media have given the Iran quite the poor image.

I had my fears and concerns before arriving in Tokyo, but they surprisingly vanished in the face of its reality.

"I focused on the view through the windows, watching the countryside go by while it drizzled."

I had the privilege of visiting Rwanda with several friends for a social justice mission trip one summer.

I was in Japan for 10 days and used my umbrella the entire time. It became an extension of my wardrobe.

Chiang Mai is well known for its pagodas and temples, but we decided to skip those...

When I was first diagnosed, I thought to myself, “There goes my adventurous life!”

Whether for food or recreation, there’s plenty to see and do in Ipoh.

I was told that in order to truly experience the local culture, the Japanese onsen (hot spring) is a must-do when in Tokyo.