A Travel Assistant

Introduction I am quite certain most of you have had your share of remote work given the impact of the Covid pandemic 5 years ago. We have all had our ups and downs with the experience , some more than others. The "I am not a cat" lawyer was probably the funniest example of how remote work can go awry. Even prior to the pandemic though I had already worked for a year in a remote capacity and was the first to do so in our company. Things didn't ways go so smooth for me eithe

A trip along the famed silk road from west to east.

Nestled in the Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania, Fallingwater stands as one of the most iconic pieces of architecture in American history. This extraordinary house, designed by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright, doesn't simply sit near a waterfall—it hovers dramatically over one, defying convention and redefining the relationship between human habitation and the natural world. The Vision Behind the Masterpiece In 1935, Edgar Kaufmann, a successful Pittsburgh

Halloween is one of those magical times of the year when the veil between worlds feels a bit thinner, and the thrill of the season takes...

I have some very fond memories of panning for gold. My first introduction to it was at Edmonton's Klondike Days, now called K-Days. They used to (and maybe still do) have an old gold mine styled attraction where you could buy a bag of sand and gravel and go pan for gold in their running water trough. They'd even have contests for participants who could find the most gold. I won a couple of times and got a commemorative coin for it - hey, that's a big prize for an 8 year old!

As part of our visit to Bordeaux this summer we had planned a visit to the Lascaux caves (seen above) as it was on our bucket list. I'd...

This city has so much to see, not only on the city itself but there are some amazing places within a couple of hours drive.

Topkapı Palace (Topkapı Sarayı) served as the administrative center and main residence of Ottoman sultans from the 1460s until the...

I have found that visiting a destination during a festival greatly enhances the travel experience. My first encounter with this was in...

If there's one culinary delight that transcends cultural boundaries, it's chocolate. This magical mix of cocoa, sugar, and pure bliss has...

Introduction New York, New York, is everything they say And no place that I'd rather be Where else can you do a half a million things All...

One of the first things I typically do when we travel is find a local mall at the destination where we are going. Usually when we arrive...

Portugal offers a tapestry of vivid landscapes and rich histories, extending far beyond the bustling streets of Lisbon. From the sunlit...

When you think of a museum you probably think of dull places full of old art and historical artifacts. Or maybe modern art that defies...

Zoos have changed quite a bit over my lifetime. I remember going to several as a child and found them extremely depressing. Not to name...

Introduction My first car held a very special badge of honour. It was the only vehicle among my circle of friends and family, that was...

As Amsterdam prepares to mark its remarkable 750th birthday on October 27 in 2025, the vibrant Dutch capital invites travelers from...

When I was quite young we moved from Toronto, Ontario to Edmonton, Alberta and instead of flying or driving between the cities we ended...

2024 has been confirmed as the hottest year on record , surpassing previous temperature highs. Data from the European Union's Copernicus...

My favorite museums have always been those dedicated to the sciences and the natural world. While it is true I enjoy a day exploring...