Tag Archives: Travel

Dreamcycle Motorcycle Museum

On the way back from my Dad’s place in lower coastal area of mainland British Columbia last week, I stopped in at the Dreamcycle Motorcycle Museum. This is a relatively new museum which opened in May of 2012 and is … Continue reading

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On the Road Again

In roughly a week our second son graduates from university, so of course SWMBO’d and I are on our way back east for the big event. As well, it is my brother’s birthday at about the same time so we … Continue reading

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Zurich

Well – I didn’t see any gnomes, but I was impressed by a few things. What looked like the same Swiss chocolate I can buy at Costco in Calgary is available duty free in the Zurich International Airport for twice … Continue reading

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Shanghai

I was recently in Shanghai attending a conference, and again I was impressed about the sheer scale of construction and change that is evident in any of the places I’ve been in China. I would not pretend do be an … Continue reading

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Thailand and other Travels

Hello again ! We are sitting in the Tokyo Narita airport lounge operated by the good folks of ANA airlines. They are part of the Star Alliance that includes Air Canada, and we are on an AC flight leaving here … Continue reading

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Philadelphia

Just sitting in the airport waiting for the flight to be called. Had an interesting few days here in Philadelphia at a conference and workshop and also had a short walk around the downtown core. The visit got off to … Continue reading

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Troy (and Istanbul !)

Since a very young age, I have wanted to visit the site of the city of Troy made famous in Homer’s Iliad and the Odyssey. I can’t recall where I first read about it – possibly in the How and … Continue reading

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Rotterdam

I arrived back safely in The Netherlands from Malaysia the other day – not totally without incident. Standing by the luggage carousel there are possibly only three ‘bad’ things that can happen: your luggage never shows up, your luggage does … Continue reading

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Kuala Lumpur

I’m just finishing up a four day trip to Malaysia, and am getting ready to pack and head for the airport. This is the fourth time here this year and again I stayed at the Marriott Putrajaya (see http://www.marriottputrajaya.com ), … Continue reading

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Brussels

I attended a Microsoft workshop in Brussels last week, at a place called the ‘Concert Noble’ which was built in 1873 and is a grand old building near to the centre of town. For some background on the property and … Continue reading

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