Spending this year’s holidays in Santa Fe, aka ‘City Different,’ was definitely a different experience for me. At ~7,000 feet above sea level, Santa Fe—the highest and oldest state capital in the U.S., built upon Spanish and Pueblo history—fills me … Read More
Alaska may be barren and remote, but nature remained a great companion. Men frequently say to me, “I should think you would feel lonesome down there, and want to be nearer to folks, rainy and snowy days and nights especially.” … Read More
In the time between Canada Day festivities and the start of the Indigenous Games, I traveled to the Maritimes and not only observed the impacts of the recent unprecedented wildfires, but also learned more about Canada’s history. The museums in … Read More
Under the autumn aura, and away from the Pacific Northwest forest fires, the quiet simplicity of Whitehorse, Yukon was a breath of fresh air. I visited the Yukon Public Library just down the street from where I stayed, and a … Read More
Old brick troubled by safety orange, construction sites. Cranes flutter. Uphill climbs and downward gazes Downtown power walks, in and out of skid rows. A work-in-progress city. Zigzag through nifty gift shops and fresh fish; A farmers market maze. Stopping … Read More
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Vancouver’s gems included its green parks, striking architecture and beaches nestled beside the city. I’ve visited the city ages ago as a child with my family, but I barely remembered anything about it. Now, I’ve had the chance to explore … Read More