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The World is my Jungle Gym
An Ode to my Old Passport
TweetI still remember the day I picked you up at the government office in Calgary all those years ago. You were shiny, wide-eyed to the world, and ready for adventure. I remember first holding you in my hands. I felt a great responsibility; and as I looked around the room filled with people, many of [...]
Toronto Skyline Panorama: Photo of the Week
TweetI know, this segment is starting to turn in to the skyline of the week. I have to say, in returning to North America the idea of shooting skylines was something that I was really looking forward to. Aside from Panama City, and to a lesser degree Buenos Aires, there just aren’t a whole lot of great [...]
Sponsor Update: American Express Platinum Airmiles Card
TweetA little while ago, I mentioned that I’ve teamed up with American Express to test their AIR MILES Platinum Credit Card, and I thought it was time for a bit of an update. I’ve been browsing through the rewards section of the AIR MILES website and have noticed how many great travel-related rewards there are. [...]
The Galapagos Islands in Black and White
TweetThe Galapagos Islands are such a colourful place. Thus, what I’m about to present to you is almost a crime. I am about to show you the Galapagos Islands in black and white. Sure, there are some photos where I’ve left some selected colour in the image, but for the most part these were all [...]
This Winter, Explore Quebec
Tweet Quebec is an invigorating place to visit from November through March. No matter whether the weather is frosty, foggy, powdery, or bright and sunny, it’s a unique time for fun and festivities. The whole region comes alive with the snow, and there are exhilarating activities for everyone. Here are four things to do in [...]
Is ‘free’ travel insurance all it’s cracked up to be?
Tweet It certainly seems like a good deal at first: sign up for a premium bank account or credit card deal and get benefits like travel insurance thrown into the deal. Don’t be swayed just yet though; it always pays to read the small print so that you can be fully informed while weighing up [...]
Camera Update and Galapagos Calendar
TweetAs I’m sure you haven’t forgotten, I was robbed a couple weeks about in Quito (read about the Quito robbery here). I’d be lying if I wasn’t completely stressed out about the whole situation for days. The truth was that losing my 2 camera bodies and the two lenses was more like losing a friend [...]
Announcement: Brendan’s Adventures now on Kindle
TweetI know it’s strange to hear from me on a Saturday, but I wanted to let everyone know that Brendan’s Adventures is now available on Kindle through Amazon.com. It’s a little bit of a bummer that right now blogs are only available in a couple places in the world (not yet in Canada) but hopefully [...]
Manhattan Skyline: Photo of the Week
TweetAfter a quite emotional departure from South America I arrived very late the other night to New York City. I can’t tell you how struck I was by the “awakeness” of this city so late at night on a Monday. I shouldn’t have been surprised as New York is so rightfully nicknamed the city that never sleeps. [...]
The Babies of the Galapagos Islands: A Photo Essay
TweetThe Galapagos Islands will spoil your camera, there is no doubt about it. In fact, it is said that when people first arrive on the island they take pictures of each and every animal, but by the third day they refuse to give up memory card space for anything short of, say, a baby sea [...]
