Cusco Prior to Bolivia and Uyuni, I spent some time in the old capital of the Inca Empire. Landing in the quiet city of Cusco after being in a big city like Lima was a bit of a culture shock even though I never left Peru. The historical old town is beautiful and full ofContinue reading “In the Heights”
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Back to the Future
Kansai Best known for Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara, Kansai is the southern-central region of Japan that boasts of good food and warm people. Having been there multiple times, I can confirm this to be true. However, besides the food and drink, one thing I appreciate about Japan is that you can always find something new—butContinue reading “Back to the Future”
A Moment of Reflection
Uyuni Uyuni is a small city in southwest Bolivia. Sitting 3,700 m above sea level, for many, it’s the first stop to visiting the Salar de Uyuni. Also known as the world’s largest salt flat, the Salar is also the world’s largest reflective surface when the conditions are right. Getting There By Plane There areContinue reading “A Moment of Reflection”
Down Down Under
Tasmania In the very southern peak of Australia, there’s an island state called Tasmania. After spending months in Queensland in the sweltering heat, the drop in temperature in Tasmania was a welcomed change. This place has some of the most interesting geographical features found in the country. More than that, the abundance of unique wildlifeContinue reading “Down Down Under”
Cross-Country Canada
Via Rail Via Rail is a passenger train that runs across majority of Canada, spanning as far as Halifax to the east and Prince Rupert to the west. They operate hundreds of trains every week and has a decent track-record for punctuality. Seating Classes Although it is not the fastest or most affordable way toContinue reading “Cross-Country Canada”
About Me
Who am I? I am an avid traveller from Vancouver, Canada. My journey began right after high school when I went on a trip to Asia and I’ve been making a point of travelling at least once every year since—occasionally living in countries for months at a time. Below is a map of some ofContinue reading “About Me”
On the Move 