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This is the full collection of all the articles, blog posts, book reviews, travel tips, and photos that have been published on this website since it started in 2012.
Travel & Adventure
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2024
- Nov 11, 2024 Common Tourist Scams To Watch Out For On Your Next Trip
- Nov 3, 2024 Tips For Visiting The Louvre: How To Avoid The Crowds and Make The Most of Your Visit
- Oct 20, 2024 The Best Travel Quotes From Around The World
- Oct 19, 2024 Traveling By Plane? Here's What Not To Do
- Aug 5, 2024 12 Top Tips For Solo Travelers
- Jul 14, 2024 Travel Tales: Trekking Up Mount Etna, An Active Volcano In Italy
- Jul 1, 2024 Your Guide to Solo Hiking Safely
- May 20, 2024 Everything You Want To Know About Teaching English As A Second Language
- Apr 28, 2024 Destination Budapest: What You Need To See and Do While Exploring Hungary's Capital City
- Apr 13, 2024 6 Places to Experience Korean Culture and History in Seoul
- Feb 10, 2024 Hit The Slopes! Best Places to Ski and Snowboard This Winter
- Feb 10, 2024 International Romance: Tips For Dating Someone From A Different Country
- Feb 3, 2024 Your Guide To Trekking The Epic West Coast Trail On Vancouver Island
- Feb 3, 2024 8 Best Cities to Travel to in February
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2023
- Nov 26, 2023 How to NOT Gain 10 Pounds on Your Next Trip
- Nov 18, 2023 10 Best Spots to Learn to Scuba Dive
- Nov 13, 2023 Where to Find The Best Christmas Markets in Europe
- Oct 29, 2023 Planning a Romantic Getaway? Here's What You Need To Know
- Sep 24, 2023 Must-Have Travel Planner, Journals, and Notebooks For Your Next Trip
- Aug 20, 2023 15 Photos That Will Make You Want To Visit Lagos in Portugal
- Jul 8, 2023 3 Spectacular All-Season Day Hikes In Elk Island National Park
- Jun 25, 2023 It's Rude to Keep An Adventure Waiting: Travel Advice, Tips, and Tricks
- Apr 16, 2023 8 Lakes to Jump Into in Jasper
- Apr 1, 2023 9 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Joshua Tree National Park
- Mar 13, 2023 Tips for Traveling With a Group (or, how to avoid arguing with your friends)
- Feb 25, 2023 Does Disneyland Live Up to The Hype?
- Feb 11, 2023 How to Get Your Kids Involved in Your Travel Planning
- Feb 4, 2023 Easy Holiday: 8 reasons to choose an all-inclusive travel package
- Jan 8, 2023 Carry-On Baggage Rules For Canadian Airlines
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2022
- Dec 29, 2022 12 Quotes to Inspire Travel and Adventure
- Nov 26, 2022 10 Things You Must Do When In Oahu, Hawaii
- Oct 2, 2022 What To See and Do While Strolling Edinburgh's Royal Mile
- Aug 21, 2022 Bear Safety: How to stay safe when camping and hiking in bear country
- Aug 10, 2022 Hit The Beach! Your Guide to the Best Beaches in the USA
- Jul 8, 2022 How To Plan a Trip
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2021
- Aug 1, 2021 How to Plan a Staycation
- Jul 13, 2021 Reduce Your Footprint: How to Travel Sustainably
- Jul 6, 2021 Flying and Climate Change: How to Offset Your Carbon Footprint
- Mar 27, 2021 Top Travel Safety Tips
- 2020
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2019
- Oct 22, 2019 How To Take Unique Travel Photos
- Oct 6, 2019 Shoulder Season Hiking: Valley of The Five Lakes in Jasper National Park
- Sep 22, 2019 How To Quickly Get Back Into Your Routine After Traveling
- Jul 28, 2019 12 Travel Quotes That Will Inspire You To Buy That Ticket
- Jul 7, 2019 5 Local Spots to Eat (+Drink) In Halifax
- Jun 10, 2019 Your Guide To Visiting The Skytram in Jasper National Park
- Apr 15, 2019 How to Take The Perfect Travel Selfie
- Apr 2, 2019 25 Questions To Ask Your Travel Buddy On Long Travel Days
- Jan 14, 2019 12 Photos That Will Make You Want To Visit Nova Scotia in Canada
- Jan 1, 2019 Your Guide to The Top Cities and Countries to Visit In 2019
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2018
- Dec 10, 2018 The Best Gifts For Female Travelers
- Nov 3, 2018 Guest Post: How to Keep Your Dog Tick Free While Camping
- Oct 22, 2018 What to See, Eat & Experience in Lisbon, Portugal
- Aug 6, 2018 13 Travel Quotes to Feed Your Wanderlust
- Jul 5, 2018 Your Guide to Literary Road Trips Across America [Infographic]
- Jun 1, 2018 Hit The Open Road! Road Trip Tips For An Epic Adventure
- May 7, 2018 Exploring The Slums of Mumbai, India [Video]
- Apr 30, 2018 The Most Epic Road Trips in the World
- Apr 9, 2018 10 Quotes By Paulo Coelho To Inspire Your Next Adventure
- Mar 19, 2018 Your Guide To Staying Healthy While Traveling
- Mar 4, 2018 GUEST POST: The 10 Best Cities To Visit In China
- Feb 19, 2018 15 Photos That Will Make You Want To Visit Lisbon
- Jan 23, 2018 Traveling By Plane? 6 Essential Winter Air Travel Tips You Need To Know
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2017
- Aug 31, 2017 Your Guide To Trekking The Sulphur Skyline Trail In Jasper, Alberta
- Aug 14, 2017 GUEST POST: Planning a Big Trip? Your Guide To Long-Term Travel
- Jul 28, 2017 Travel Quiz: Which Travel Quote Describes You Best?
- Jul 4, 2017 10 Travel Quotes That Will Inspire You To Explore The World
- Jun 5, 2017 Start Your Trip Right! 8 Tips For A Seamless Arrival
- May 24, 2017 3 Amazing New York City Restaurants You Must Experience
- May 14, 2017 Dining In New York City By The Numbers [Infographic]
- May 10, 2017 8 Sights In New York City That Live Up To The Hype (+ Packing Tips)
- Apr 9, 2017 Destination Paris: Unconventional Things To See & Do In This Must-Visit European City
- Mar 16, 2017 Travel Tales: Catching A Ride With The Easy Riders in Vietnam
- Mar 1, 2017 You Don't Have To Quit Your Job To Travel The World!
- Jan 22, 2017 Train Travel 101: Here's Why You Should Travel Through Europe By Train + All The Train Travel Planning Resources You Need
- Jan 12, 2017 Travel Trends: Book A Layover Instead of Trying to Avoid One
- Jan 4, 2017 13 Travel Quotes That Will Inspire You To Pack Your Bags
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2016
- Dec 30, 2016 Your Ultimate Guide To The Best Places To Travel In 2017
- Dec 29, 2016 The One Travel App I Can't Live Without
- Oct 30, 2016 24 Hours In Shanghai
- Oct 23, 2016 What You Need To Know About Thailand's Official Year of Mourning
- Sep 25, 2016 How To Survive a Bear Attack
- Sep 18, 2016 6 Items I Pack For Every Trip (And You Should Too!)
- Aug 21, 2016 What's The High Line In New York City and Why Should You Visit It?
- Jul 23, 2016 Reads For The Road: "The Road To Little Dribbling" by Bill Bryson
- Jul 11, 2016 5 Things All New Travelers Need to Know
- Jun 28, 2016 The Best Podcasts To Listen To While Travelling
- Apr 3, 2016 10 Tips For Women Traveling To Morocco
- Mar 5, 2016 Adventure Tales: Camel Trekking in The Sahara Desert
- Feb 21, 2016 7 Diseases You Can Get From Mosquitoes (and how not to get them)
- Feb 15, 2016 19 Quotes To Inspire Adventure
- Feb 14, 2016 7 Things That Can Kill You In Canada
- Feb 7, 2016 The Sanctuary: My Favourite Yoga Retreat in Thailand
- Jan 16, 2016 Not A Gambler? Here Are 8 Things To Do In Vegas If You Don’t Like Gambling
- Jan 13, 2016 Travel Tale: Drinking Ice Cold Soda Out Of A Plastic Bag In Honduras
- Jan 1, 2016 When The Gobi Desert Ruins Your Shirt: Clothing Mishaps In South Korea
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2015
- Dec 31, 2015 Interview With World Traveller and Filmmaker Jacob Laukaitis
- Dec 27, 2015 Exploring a Magical Ice Castle in Edmonton, Alberta
- Oct 10, 2015 Travel Tales: What's Pie? Or, The Challenge of Celebrating Thanksgiving In a Foreign Country
- Sep 29, 2015 The Jjimjilbang Experience: Getting Naked With The Locals In South Korea
- Sep 2, 2015 5 Things To See In The Marrakesh Medina
- Aug 6, 2015 Reads For The Road: "Turn Right At Machu Picchu" by Mark Adams
- Jul 28, 2015 Travel Tips: Words You Should Know In The Local Lingo
- Jul 26, 2015 How Do You Wash Your Clothes When Travelling?
- Jul 25, 2015 Visiting Cambodia: Monkeys, Temples & Khmer Rouge History
- Jul 1, 2015 Travel Quotes To Inspire Your Next Adventure
- Jun 29, 2015 Adventure Tales: Exploring The Ancient Moroccan City of Ait Benhaddou
- May 16, 2015 6 Things You Must Eat In Hawaii
- May 10, 2015 Why I Always Go For a Run In a New City (and you should too!)
- Apr 16, 2015 5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Hong Kong
- Mar 22, 2015 Everything You Need To Know To Avoid Jet Lag
- Feb 22, 2015 Why Do Nice Hotels Put Chocolates On Your Pillow?
- Feb 21, 2015 Everything You Need To Know About Shopping For Unique and Meaningful Travel Souvenirs
- Jan 15, 2015 Photos That Will Make You Want To Visit Djemaa el-Fna (a UNESCO World Heritage Site!) in Marrakesh
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2014
- Nov 1, 2014 Why You Should Embrace The Travelling Part Of Travelling
- Oct 21, 2014 7 Things You Must Eat In Morocco
- Sep 23, 2014 The Watch List: Tracks (The Perfect Film to Inspire Adventure)
- Aug 10, 2014 Hostel, Riad, Tent, Or Hotel? Your Guide to The Different Places You Can Stay While Travelling
- May 25, 2014 3 Islands You NEVER Want To Visit
- May 20, 2014 24 Travel Quotes to Give You A Little Inspiration
- May 17, 2014 Ocean Safety 101: How to Stay Safe in The Water
- Mar 23, 2014 Travel Tales: Swimming With Stingrays In The Cayman Islands
- Mar 16, 2014 Reads For The Road: A House In The Sky by Amanda Lindhout & Sara Corbett
- Feb 16, 2014 You Know You're A Traveller When...
- Jan 21, 2014 Travel Tales: Alone In Rome On My First Trip Abroad (Or, How I Awoke My Inner Traveller)
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2013
- Nov 27, 2013 Travel Quotes: Sometimes You Just Need A Little Inspiration
- Oct 27, 2013 22 Quirky, Unique, and Wonderful Things To Love About Thailand
- Oct 12, 2013 6 Reasons Why You (ladies) Should Stay In The Co-ed Room At A Hostel
- Oct 1, 2013 Singing, Laughing & Hanging On: A Travel Tale About My Eye-Opening First Foreign Adventure In Honduras
- Sep 8, 2013 Travel Tips: The Best Games to Play on Long Travel Days (these are also great Icebreakers!)
- Aug 9, 2013 Why Travel Friendships are Friendships On Steroids
- Aug 5, 2013 Hitchhiking: Where Is It Legal And Would You Do It?
- Jul 23, 2013 France Adopts Its Very First Tourism Policy
- Jul 21, 2013 Durian Fruit: It Tastes Delicious But Smells Like Roadkill — Would You Try It?
- Jul 20, 2013 Reads For The Road: Crossing The Heart of Africa by Julian Smith
- Jul 4, 2013 Travel Tales: Riding A Roller Coaster Up The Great Wall Of China
- Jun 21, 2013 Travel Tips: Don't Book Ahead! You Might Miss The Experience Of A Lifetime
- Jun 18, 2013 Travel Trends: The Rise of The Flashpacker
- May 7, 2013 Travel Tales: Surviving The Songkran Water Festival in Thailand
- Apr 30, 2013 Reads For The Road: "Walking The Amazon" by Ed Stafford
- Apr 6, 2013 Travel Tips: Your Guide To Travel Vaccinations You Might Need For Your Next Trip
- Mar 8, 2013 7 Reasons Why I Love Staying In Hostels
- Mar 3, 2013 8 Things You Must See and Do in Florence
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2012
- Nov 17, 2012 Must-Visit Destination: Exploring The City of Taormina, Italy
- Nov 16, 2012 5 Important Questions To Ask A Potential Travel Buddy
- Nov 9, 2012 Living The Dream! Interview With A Professional Scuba Dive Instructor
- Aug 25, 2012 How To Pack Your Carry-On Bag Like An Expert
- Aug 21, 2012 Must-Visit Destination: Exploring Jeju Island In South Korea
- Aug 18, 2012 5 Reasons Why You Should Embrace Off-Season Travel
- Jul 17, 2012 Must-Visit Destination: The Enchanting City of Cortona in Italy
- Jul 6, 2012 How To Survive A Full Moon Party On Ko Pha Ngan In Thailand
- Jul 3, 2012 Must-Visit Destination: The Picturesque City of York in England
- Jun 19, 2012 Must-Visit Destination: Explore The Island of Procida In Italy
- Jun 8, 2012 How To Cross The Street In Southeast Asia
- Jun 3, 2012 Travel Tales: Visiting Buckingham Palace in London, England
- Jun 1, 2012 Nervous Flyer? These Tips Are For You!
- May 20, 2012 Unconventional Tourist Attraction: Exploring European Cemeteries
- May 11, 2012 Which Pack To Pack? Your guide to picking the perfect bag for your next trip
- Apr 27, 2012 Travel Tips: Your Guide To Safely Drinking (Or Not Drinking) The Water When You Travel
- Apr 21, 2012 Don't Touch The Pineapple! How To Get Arrested In Hawaii
- Apr 15, 2012 Travel Tales: Exploring A Historic Beijing Hutong
- Apr 13, 2012 How To Survive a Trip To The City of Venice
- Apr 6, 2012 Travel Tips: The One Item Every Traveller Should Have In Their Bag
- Mar 30, 2012 5 Unconventional Travel Tips You Won't Find In Your Guide Books
- Mar 23, 2012 Why Maligne Canyon In Canada Will Make You Want to Head North for the Winter
- Mar 16, 2012 How To Protect Your Travel Funds And Become A Cash-Savvy Traveller
- Mar 9, 2012 Mosquito Bite Prevention 101: How to avoid getting eaten alive on your next trip
- Mar 2, 2012 Buying Contraception While Travelling: Don't Get Caught With (the locals thinking you always have) Your Pants Down
- Feb 25, 2012 Travel Tips: Your Guide to Bringing Buddha Statues Home From Thailand
- Feb 17, 2012 How To Eat Like A Local On Your Next Trip
- Feb 10, 2012 Learn How To Haggle, Barter & Bargain Like a Pro
- Feb 6, 2012 Reads For The Road: "Do Travel Writers Go To Hell?" by Thomas Kohnstamm
- Feb 2, 2012 Travel Tale: Getting Traditional Ink In Thailand
- Jan 27, 2012 5 Popular Tourist Spots That Will Exceed Your Expectations
- Jan 20, 2012 How To Not Look Like A Tourist (while still being a tourist)
Art & Artists
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2024
- May 20, 2024 8 Reasons to Visit the Victoria and Albert Museum in London
- Apr 28, 2024 Picasso's Woman In A Mantilla
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2023
- Sep 10, 2023 7 Must-Visit Art Galleries Around The World
- Sep 4, 2023 13 Things to See At MoMa in New York City (+tips for your visit)
- Aug 27, 2023 The Life and Work of Celebrated Canadian Artist Alex Janvier
- Aug 13, 2023 Is the Guggenheim Worth Visiting?
- Feb 18, 2023 What's So Special About The Mona Lisa? The Real Story Behind da Vinci's Famous Painting
- Jan 14, 2023 6 Travel Posters to Add to Your Art Collection
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2022
- Apr 18, 2022 7 Reasons to Visit Canada’s National Art Gallery
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2021
- Sep 26, 2021 What is the "immersive" Van Gogh experience?
- Jan 31, 2021 Analyzing The Signatures of 12 Famous Artist [Infographic]
- Jan 17, 2021 Botanical Art Prints To Help Bring Nature Inside
- 2020
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2019
- Sep 29, 2019 Affordable Abstract Art Prints To Add To Your Collection
- Jul 14, 2019 15 Line Drawings of Beautiful Women You Need In Your Life
- Jun 17, 2019 9 Vintage Hawaii Travel Posters (That Will Make You Want To Pack Your Bags!)
- Jun 3, 2019 Unfinished Masterpieces and Their Intriguing Pasts [Infographic]
- Feb 5, 2019 12 Symbols of Love Found in Art History [Infographic]
- Jan 28, 2019 It's All in The Details — The Opulent Designs of The Chairs of Versailles
- 2018
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2016
- Nov 6, 2016 10 Reasons Why I Love The Met In NYC and You Will Too
- Oct 15, 2016 When An Edmonton Art Gallery Turns Into A Lake: One of The Most Incredible Art Exhibits I've Ever Seen!
- Oct 4, 2016 Spotlight On Swedish Artist Kent Lindfors
- Sep 20, 2016 The Work of Damian and Ron Moppett: The Artist Studio as Art Itself
- Sep 17, 2016 Why You Need To Visit The Gothenburg Museum of Art In Sweden
- Jul 6, 2016 "Show Me Something I Don't Know" — A Photography Exhibit Featuring The Anthrotorian's Photos!
- Jul 5, 2016 Stolen Art: The Illegal Antiquities Trade Is Still Going Strong
- Jun 21, 2016 A Quick Guide To Contemporary Aboriginal Art
- Jan 21, 2016 Reads For The Road: "Master Thieves—The Boston Gangsters Who Pulled Off The World's Greatest Art Heist" by Stephen Kurkjian
- Jan 14, 2016 The Three Graces: Nymphs, Goddesses & Symbols of Feminine Beauty
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2015
- Nov 29, 2015 What Is A Zine?
- Oct 9, 2015 Artist Chris Cran's Fascinating Paintings of Modern History
- Oct 3, 2015 The Mind-Blowing Paintings Of Ben Johnson
- Sep 27, 2015 Nuit Blanche: When Artists Take Over A City For A Night
- Sep 11, 2015 Mini Houses Up Trees: Public Art That Reflects A City's Architecture
- Sep 1, 2015 Artist Douglas Coupland Creates A 3D Portrait of Canadians
- Aug 19, 2015 What's The Difference Between A Reproduction And A Print?
- Mar 7, 2015 Visiting Monet's Water Lilies At The Musee De L'Orangerie In Paris
- Feb 3, 2015 The Lady In The Water (for when you need some creative inspiration)
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2014
- Oct 5, 2014 The Story of The Elgin Marbles At The British Museum
- Aug 24, 2014 The Watch List: Tim's Vermeer (or, how Vermeer created photo-realistic paintings before photography was invented)
- Aug 6, 2014 10 Photos That Will Make You Want To Visit The Tate Modern In London
- May 16, 2014 Eight Photos Showcasing 90 Years Of Art In Alberta, Canada
- Jan 22, 2014 Against All Odds: Artists Tarzan and Arab Creating Art on the Gaza Strip
- 2013
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2012
- Nov 8, 2012 Is Michelangelo's Sistine Ceiling at The Vatican Under Threat?
- Sep 11, 2012 "642 Things To Write About" by The San Francisco Writers' Grotto
- Aug 24, 2012 The Story Behind the Art World's Most Famous Kiss by Gustav Klimt
- Aug 17, 2012 Ancient Art: The History of the North American Totem Pole
- Jul 13, 2012 What Is Art?
- Jul 10, 2012 Reads For The Road: "Hot Art" by Joshua Knelman
- Jun 29, 2012 Sigmund Freud's Surreal Influence On Art
- Jun 23, 2012 Art or Eyesore? The Victor Emmanuel II Monument AKA "The Wedding Cake" In Rome
- Jun 14, 2012 Architect Frank Gehry's Warped and Wonderful Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles
- Jun 7, 2012 Exploring Gaudi's Park Guell in Barcelona
- May 31, 2012 Artist Profile: Canadian Aboriginal Sculptor Stewart Steinhauer
- May 24, 2012 Art or Eyesore? The Eiffel Tower History You Probably Didn't Know
- May 10, 2012 Artist Profile: The Stunning Sculptures of Canadian Artist Blake Ward
- May 3, 2012 Everything You Need To Know About Edvard Munch And His Famous Work "The Scream"
- Apr 12, 2012 Art Gallery Visitor Tip: Watch People Get Lost In The Art
- Apr 5, 2012 Joseph Beuys: One Of The Most Influential Artists of Post-War Germany
- Mar 28, 2012 Armless Propaganda: The Story of the Venus de Milo
- Mar 22, 2012 POP! A Brief Bio on the Iconic Andy Warhol
- Mar 15, 2012 When Modern Art Is Packing Tape In The Shape of A Streetlight
- Mar 8, 2012 Michelangelo's Slaves: The Story Behind These Unfinished Sculptures
- Mar 6, 2012 Reads For The Road: "The War of Art — Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles" by Steven Pressfield
- Mar 1, 2012 Profile of Canadian Abstract Landscape Artist Ted Godwin
- Feb 23, 2012 Illuminated Art: The Stunning Stained Glass Windows In Prague's St Vitus Cathedral
- Feb 1, 2012 Painted Pixels: Modern Art by South Korean Artist Sea Hoon
- Jan 26, 2012 Art History: The Birth of the Impressionist Revolution In Paris
People & Culture
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2024
- Aug 18, 2024 Your Guide To Drinking Coffee In Italy
- Apr 28, 2024 Culture Quirk: Don't Point Your Feet In Thailand!
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2021
- Oct 23, 2021 6 Fascinating Books to Read This Winter
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2020
- Dec 30, 2020 The 20 Most Popular Posts of 2020
- Mar 1, 2020 Just Blues: Experiencing The Music of The Legendary Sonny Rhodes
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2019
- Nov 30, 2019 Flower Symbology: The Secret Meaning of Victorian Florals [Infographic]
- Nov 3, 2019 12 Motivational Quotes To Inspire You to Do That "Thing" You Can't Stop Thinking About
- Oct 26, 2019 Women's Wellness Reads For Fall [Infographic]
- Jul 22, 2019 Hawaii 101: What is the meaning of Ti Leaves to Hawaiians?
- Jun 24, 2019 What Do The Colors You Wear Mean In Different Countries?
- May 8, 2019 Popular English Idioms and Their Curious Origins [Infographic}
- Feb 23, 2019 The World's Most Impactful Books To Add To Your Reading List
- Feb 13, 2019 Your Guide to Love Holidays Around The World
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2018
- Dec 27, 2018 The Most Interesting New Year's Traditions From Around The World
- Oct 25, 2018 15 Spooky Folktales, Creatures & Objects From Around The World [Infographic]
- Aug 3, 2018 Thinking of Making a Big Move? Your Guide to Life in Other Countries
- Jul 30, 2018 12 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit The Yonghe Temple (or Lama Temple) In Beijing
- Jun 2, 2018 Traditional Temporary Tattoos: The Art of Henna
- Apr 4, 2018 Reads For The Road: "The Female Brain" by Louann Brizendine, M.D.
- Feb 24, 2018 Banned Books In The USA: Top Books Banned By Genre + Why They Are Censored
- Feb 8, 2018 10 Fun Facts About The Winter Olympics
- Jan 16, 2018 Reads For The Road: "The Wave" by Susan Casey
- Jan 13, 2018 Quiz: Which Book Should I Read Next?
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2017
- Dec 16, 2017 Your Guide to Christmas Traditions Around The World [Infographic]
- Aug 4, 2017 Reads For The Road: "The Witches of New York" by Ami McKay
- Jun 23, 2017 Reads For The Road: "The Improbability of Love" by Hannah Rothschild
- May 26, 2017 10 Things That Are Illegal In Singapore
- Mar 19, 2017 Reads For The Road: "Escape From Camp 14" by Blaine Harden
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2016
- Dec 31, 2016 Reads For The Road: "Wilful Disregard" by Lena Andersson
- Dec 23, 2016 The "Book Flood" Hits Iceland: The beautiful Icelandic tradition of giving books as gifts during the holidays
- Dec 4, 2016 The Best Subscription Boxes to Give As Gifts For Any Occasion
- Nov 10, 2016 The History of The Swedish Dala Horse
- Nov 5, 2016 Reads For The Road: "The Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Zafron
- Nov 5, 2016 Why Do People In North America Wear Poppies in November?
- Oct 29, 2016 8 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About Halloween
- Oct 22, 2016 Why Teaching English as a Second Language Isn't Easy
- Oct 12, 2016 The Hangul Revolution: How The Creation of A Written Language Changed South Korea Forever
- Sep 15, 2016 Reads For The Road: "The Social Life of Ink" by Ted Bishop
- Jun 5, 2016 Reads For The Road: "The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving A F#CK" by Sarah Knight
- Apr 22, 2016 Karate, Judo, Taekwondo: Your Guide To Martial Arts Training Around The World
- Mar 19, 2016 Be Polite To Your Waiter In France Or You Might Be Charged More!
- Feb 27, 2016 Why are Chinese Gangs Called Triads?
- Feb 17, 2016 A Day In The Life Of An English Teacher In South Korea
- Jan 9, 2016 The 6 Golden Rules For Being a Good Writer
- Jan 2, 2016 No Worries! The Legend Of Guatemalan Worry Dolls
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2015
- Dec 8, 2015 How Important Is The First Line of A Book?
- Aug 22, 2015 The 100 Best Novels Written In English
- Jul 19, 2015 Which is the correct term for the game — Soccer or Football?
- Jul 12, 2015 Reads For The Road: "The Swerve — How The World Became Modern" by Stephen Greenblatt
- Jul 9, 2015 What Is Ramadan? The History of The Religious Celebration
- Jun 30, 2015 Interview With The Incomparable David Suzuki
- May 19, 2015 Why Are Elephants Lucky?
- Feb 28, 2015 What You Need To Know About Canadian Food
- Feb 11, 2015 Some Of My Favourite Inspirational Quotes
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2014
- Nov 25, 2014 7 Scottish Wedding Traditions You Need To Know
- Oct 13, 2014 A Dose Of Inspiration: Quotes By Writers, Actors, and More to Inspire Travel and Adventure
- Sep 21, 2014 What's The Difference Between Ice Cream And Gelato?
- Sep 3, 2014 7 Things I Learned From Being A Female Rugby Player
- Aug 19, 2014 Travel Tip: Don't Sit Down When Dining In Rome, It Will Cost More!
- Jun 10, 2014 10 (Mostly False) Things You Didn't Know About Canada
- May 24, 2014 Don't Make These Mistakes! Editor Pet Peeves You Need To Know
- May 10, 2014 What's The Difference Between An Agnostic and An Atheist?
- Apr 29, 2014 6 Things To Know About Biodynamic Wine
- Apr 20, 2014 What are Idioms? They're A Piece Of Cake!
- Feb 2, 2014 Macarons! The History of These Beautiful French Treats
- Jan 25, 2014 Reads For The Road: Beyond Belief—My Secret Life Inside Scientology by Jenna Miscavige Hill
- Jan 12, 2014 6 Things To Know About Nelson Mandela
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2013
- Dec 1, 2013 6 Things To Know About Hanukkah
- May 14, 2013 To Kiss Or Not To Kiss? Your Guide To Cheek Kissing Etiquette
- May 2, 2013 Why You Should Never Tell Men From The UK That You Like Their "Pants"
- Feb 23, 2013 6 Things To Know About The Inuit
- Feb 19, 2013 Jandals, Thongs, or Flip Flops: The Multiple Meanings of English Words
- Feb 6, 2013 China's One Child Policy Backfires
- Jan 31, 2013 Have You Read The 10 Most-Read Books In The World?
- Jan 28, 2013 6 Normal Things That Are Banned in the Bible
- Jan 12, 2013 In The News: Israel Bans Too-Skinny Models
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2012
- Dec 26, 2012 6 Things To Know About Kwanzaa
- Nov 29, 2012 The Difference Between Complete and Finished
- Nov 21, 2012 6 Things To Know About Life In Frozen Climates
- Oct 10, 2012 6 Things To Know About The Amish
- Oct 2, 2012 Reads For The Road: Starbucked by Taylor Clark
- Jun 28, 2012 Do Auras Exist? Exploring the concept of the human aura
- May 30, 2012 Don't Touch The Monks in Southeast Asia!
- May 29, 2012 Reads For The Road: Gang Leader For A Day by Sudhir Venkatesh
- May 23, 2012 Quinceanera: Celebrating a Girl's Coming of Age on Her Fifteenth Birthday
- May 22, 2012 Reads For The Road: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
- May 16, 2012 What Does Kosher Mean?
- May 6, 2012 How Buddha's Birthday is Celebrated in South Korea
- May 1, 2012 Reads For The Road: Somewhere Inside by Laura Ling & Lisa Ling
- Apr 22, 2012 Gladiators Evicted From The Colosseum In Rome
- Apr 17, 2012 Reads For The Road: The World Without Us by Alan Weisman
- Apr 11, 2012 The Swiss Guard: From Mercenaries To Pope Protectors
- Mar 24, 2012 To Tip, Or Not To Tip? Your Guide to Tipping Around The World
- Mar 17, 2012 The History of Making and Eating Kimchi in South Korea
- Mar 11, 2012 Visiting Halong Bay in Vietnam: Where The Dragon Descends Into The Sea
- Mar 4, 2012 Why are we scared of the number 13?
- Feb 26, 2012 Exploring The Great Mosque in Xi’an, China
- Feb 16, 2012 The Swastika Was a Symbol of Peace Before it Became Associated With Evil
- Feb 12, 2012 Hunting Down The Origin of The Triangle Shaped Hat
- Feb 8, 2012 Did You Know That Only Metal Chopsticks Are Used in South Korea?
- Jan 29, 2012 Why You Should Never Give Money to Children When Travelling In Developing Countries
- Jan 18, 2012 Foot-Runners: The Interesting Culture of The Tarahumara
- Jan 12, 2012 Visiting Mao Zedong's Body In Beijing, China
History & Discovery
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2024
- Apr 13, 2024 Visiting The Pyramids of South Korea
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2023
- Oct 7, 2023 Why Are The Buildings In Portugal Covered In Tiles?
- Sep 30, 2023 Why You Should Visit Rosslyn Chapel in Scotland
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2019
- Sep 22, 2019 Reads For The Road: The Silk Roads by Peter Frankopan
- May 27, 2019 Your Guide to The NEW Royal Alberta Museum (RAM)
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2018
- Nov 26, 2018 Your Guide to The Most Amazing Libraries In the World [Infographic]
- Oct 2, 2018 What is Old English and How Is It Different From Modern-Day English?
- Aug 31, 2018 Reads For The Road: "The Rise and Fall of The Dinosaurs" by Steve Brusatte
- Apr 23, 2018 The History of Shakespearean Insults
- Feb 1, 2018 Your Guide to Visiting The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
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2017
- Oct 12, 2017 Why You Need To Watch "Hunting Nazi Treasure" On HISTORY
- Oct 1, 2017 Reads For The Road: "The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu" by Joshua Hammer
- Jun 13, 2017 The 10 Most-Visited Museums In The World
- Apr 15, 2017 Reads For The Road: "The Spy" by Paulo Coelho
- Jan 1, 2017 The Most Interesting Discoveries Made In 2016 Using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
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2016
- Nov 27, 2016 Pantheon Facts: What's The Difference Between The Paris Pantheon and The Roman Pantheon?
- Nov 8, 2016 Before European Bus Tours: The History of The 16th Century Grand Tour of Europe
- Oct 28, 2016 Must-See China: Your Guide To Visiting The Terracotta Army in Xian
- Sep 15, 2016 In The News: Has A Lost Nazi Train Full Of Treasure Been Discovered?
- Jun 27, 2016 Must-See New York: Stunning Egyptian Art And Adornments at The Met
- Mar 22, 2016 Lion City: The Chinese "Atlantis" Preserved Under Water For More Than 50 Years!
- Mar 15, 2016 What is the Ides of March, and Why Should I Beware of It?
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2015
- Dec 5, 2015 The Watch List: Hunting Hitler
- Nov 29, 2015 Visiting The U.S.S. Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
- Oct 22, 2015 Will Big Ben in London Fall Silent?
- Oct 21, 2015 What is the "Memory of the World"?
- Sep 27, 2015 One Of The Oldest Maps In The World
- Jul 2, 2015 Technology is Allowing Researchers to Read Damaged Ancient Texts From Herculaneum
- Mar 1, 2015 Reads For The Road: "Mossad" by Michael Bar-Zohar and Nissim Mishal
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2014
- Sep 28, 2014 Exploring The Queen's Royal Yacht "Britannia" in Edinburgh, Scotland
- Jun 26, 2014 Drinking Champagne Out of Marie Antoinette's Breast (or, the history of champagne glasses)
- Jun 18, 2014 Stephenson, William Stephenson: Did you know that James Bond was based on a real person?
- May 18, 2014 Fact or Fiction? The Great American Streetcar Conspiracy
- Feb 1, 2014 Saving Pompeii: What Archaeologists Are Doing to Save This Important Site
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2013
- Nov 12, 2013 A Royal Parking Lot: The Discovery of King Richard III
- Nov 11, 2013 He Is Not Dead, He Is Just Away: Exploring A Canadian Cemetery in Italy
- Sep 4, 2013 The History of The Covered Passageways in Paris
- Jul 10, 2013 Queen Nefertiti: The Most Beautiful Woman In Ancient Egypt
- Mar 2, 2013 Ring Around The Rosie, The Plague, and The Black Death
- Jan 23, 2013 15 Photos That Will Make You Want To Visit The Forbidden City in Beijing
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2012
- Nov 18, 2012 What's A UNESCO World Heritage Site?
- Oct 23, 2012 Reads For The Road: The Lost City of Z by David Grann
- Aug 30, 2012 What Is An Inukshuk?
- Jun 13, 2012 13 Incredible Photos Showing The Jungle Overtaking The Angkor Temples in Cambodia
- May 9, 2012 Exploring The Interior Of A WWII Submarine at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
- Apr 29, 2012 The Palace of Versailles: The Story Behind The Home of The Sun King
- Apr 19, 2012 The Paintings in Palazzo Vecchio: Is It Right To Destroy History In The Spirit of Discovery?
- Mar 29, 2012 Exploring The Empire of Death: Your Guide to The Paris Catacombs
- Mar 21, 2012 The Plaster Ghosts of Pompeii
- Mar 18, 2012 Travel Tales: Running With The Cypress Soldiers of Tuscany
- Mar 14, 2012 Greek, White and Blue: Why Are the Buildings in Greece Painted White and Blue?
- Feb 25, 2012 The History of The Roman Pantheon
- Feb 19, 2012 When This Was A School, Nobody Died: Visiting The Tuol Sleng Museum in Cambodia
- Feb 13, 2012 Reads For The Road: "Loot — The Battle Over The Stolen Treasures of the Ancient World" by Sharon Waxman
- Feb 4, 2012 The Fascinating History of Hot Air Balloons
- Jan 24, 2012 The Fascinating Story of The Rosetta Stone
Photography
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2017
- Jan 9, 2017 Looking Into The Caldera on Mt. Etna
- Jan 2, 2017 Early Morning in Cinque Terre
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2016
- Dec 27, 2016 Historic Propaganda Posters at the Tate Modern, London
- Dec 19, 2016 The Breathtaking Halong Bay, Vietnam
- Dec 12, 2016 Exploring A Castle Made of Ice and Snow
- Dec 5, 2016 The Bahia Palace in Marrakesh, Morocco
- Nov 28, 2016 Chaos Through The Window
- Nov 21, 2016 The Tragic Muse
- Nov 14, 2016 A Truly Parisian View
- Nov 7, 2016 Beautiful Tuscany
- Oct 31, 2016 When Textures and Patterns Collide
- Oct 24, 2016 Stranded By The Tide
- Oct 17, 2016 The View Through The Ruins
- Oct 10, 2016 Women
- Oct 3, 2016 Geese In Flight
- Sep 26, 2016 Early Morning Reflections On The Bow
- Sep 19, 2016 Memorial
- Sep 14, 2016 By The Lake
- Sep 7, 2016 Lounging In The Park
- Aug 22, 2016 The Whole World In My Hands
- Aug 15, 2016 A Statuesque Greek Athlete
- Aug 10, 2016 The Back Streets of Murano
- Aug 1, 2016 A Colosseum With A View
- Jul 25, 2016 Jam Session In Central Park
- Jul 19, 2016 Saying Goodbye To Ko Samui
- Jul 11, 2016 The Edge of The World
- Jul 4, 2016 A Moment in Marble
- Jun 27, 2016 Canadian Mountain Hut
- Jun 20, 2016 The Shake Shack In NYC
- Jun 13, 2016 The City On The River
- Jun 6, 2016 Life Savers
- May 30, 2016 Gilded Frames
- May 23, 2016 All Dressed Up In The Dominican
- May 16, 2016 New York Escape Route
- May 10, 2016 The Big Apple In Black And White
- May 2, 2016 Greek Ladies At The MET
- Apr 18, 2016 Local Lunch Spot
- Apr 11, 2016 Paradise
- Apr 4, 2016 Marrakesh at Twilight
- Mar 28, 2016 An Early Morning Stroll Through Nice, France
- Mar 21, 2016 View From An Italian Train
- Mar 14, 2016 A Venetian View
- Mar 7, 2016 To The Top of Ait Benhaddau
- Feb 29, 2016 A Camargo At The Tate London
- Feb 22, 2016 Jungle Temple
- Feb 15, 2016 Lunchtime In Paris
- Feb 8, 2016 Docked Off Shore
- Feb 1, 2016 Enjoying The View
- Jan 25, 2016 Spring At The Summer Palace
- Jan 18, 2016 Hiking Into the Canadian Wilderness
- Jan 11, 2016 A Colourful Feast
- Jan 4, 2016 Gaudi's Mosaics
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2015
- Dec 28, 2015 Exploring York
- Dec 21, 2015 To The Top
- Dec 14, 2015 Graphic Prints
- Dec 7, 2015 Postcard View in Oahu
- Nov 30, 2015 The Beauty in The Details
- Nov 24, 2015 What Happens In Vegas...
- Nov 20, 2015 We're With You Paris
- Nov 9, 2015 Finding Art In The Everyday
- Nov 2, 2015 Buddha In The Mist
- Oct 27, 2015 Fairytale Streets
- Oct 19, 2015 Vote!
- Oct 12, 2015 Yearning For The Sun
- Oct 5, 2015 Gaudi's Arches
- Sep 28, 2015 Lunch Break On The Mekong
- Sep 21, 2015 Before the Tourists Arrive
- Sep 14, 2015 Venetian Mornings
- Sep 7, 2015 Sun-Drenched Ruins
- Aug 31, 2015 On The Prairie
- Aug 24, 2015 Reflecting Wishes
- Aug 17, 2015 Spiral
- Aug 10, 2015 The Angkor Nymphs
- Aug 3, 2015 Skyline
- Jul 27, 2015 Morning Traffic In Marrakesh
- Jul 20, 2015 Observing The Observer
- Jul 14, 2015 Moroccan Sunshine
- Jul 6, 2015 A Mosaic Shrine
- Jun 29, 2015 Down The Alleyway
- Jun 22, 2015 Exploring Ancient Ruins
- Jun 15, 2015 A Clock With A View
- Jun 8, 2015 Take Me To Paradise!
- Jun 1, 2015 Architectural Art
- May 25, 2015 Home of the Hapsburgs
- May 18, 2015 Feeling International
- May 11, 2015 A Wee Alleyway In Scotland
- May 5, 2015 The Lost Gate
- Apr 26, 2015 Homage To The Square
- Apr 20, 2015 K-Pop Photo Shoot
- Apr 13, 2015 A Glimpse of History
- Apr 6, 2015 Homage To The Marathon
- Mar 30, 2015 Chinaman's Hat
- Mar 23, 2015 Artistic Details
- Mar 17, 2015 The Red City
- Mar 9, 2015 There's Just Something About Italian Doors...
- Mar 2, 2015 A Castle With A View
- Feb 23, 2015 Shade
- Feb 16, 2015 Sculptural Illusion
- Feb 9, 2015 Surrounded By History
- Feb 2, 2015 Making Art Out Of Art
- Jan 26, 2015 Inside History
- Jan 18, 2015 Caught In A Moment
- Jan 13, 2015 Cruising The Pali
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2014
- Dec 28, 2014 Adventure Time!
- Dec 22, 2014 A Bridge With A View
- Dec 15, 2014 Layers
- Dec 8, 2014 Travelin' Shoes
- Dec 3, 2014 Man Pointing
- Nov 24, 2014 Wanna Ride?
- Nov 17, 2014 As Still As A Statue
- Nov 10, 2014 Morning In The Scottish Countryside
- Nov 3, 2014 Riding The Camel Train
- Oct 27, 2014 A Long Time Ago
- Oct 20, 2014 The Opera House
- Oct 13, 2014 Art Along The River Thames
- Oct 6, 2014 Spiralling Into The Dark
- Sep 28, 2014 Moroccan Color
- Sep 21, 2014 There's A Joke In There Somewhere...
- Sep 15, 2014 Writing On The Wall
- Sep 8, 2014 St. Giles On The Mile
- Sep 1, 2014 Whiling Away The Hours
- Aug 25, 2014 Capturing A Capture
- Aug 18, 2014 Saddle Up!
- Aug 11, 2014 A Little Town With A Big Cathedral
- Aug 4, 2014 Street Sounds
- Jul 30, 2014 Caught In Conversation
- Jul 7, 2014 I Saw The Sign
- Jul 7, 2014 The Master At Work
- Jun 30, 2014 A Capital Celebration
- Jun 25, 2014 It's All In Your Head
- Jun 17, 2014 Sidewalk Parking
- Jun 9, 2014 Port City
- Jun 2, 2014 Cruisin' Through North Dakota
- May 27, 2014 Docked
- May 19, 2014 LA Blues
- May 12, 2014 My Research Library
- May 4, 2014 On Pause
- Apr 28, 2014 The Colors of Creation
- Apr 21, 2014 A Strange Dream
- Apr 14, 2014 Kensington
- Apr 8, 2014 Body Surfing
- Mar 31, 2014 Seeing Red
- Mar 30, 2014 In Photos: Prince Edward Island
- Mar 23, 2014 Parisian Charm
- Mar 17, 2014 Gargoyles Standing Guard
- Mar 10, 2014 Corfu From The Sea
- Mar 3, 2014 Clear, Crisp & Cold
- Feb 24, 2014 A Slice of Paradise
- Feb 17, 2014 Lakeside Chalets
- Feb 9, 2014 Fledgling
- Feb 3, 2014 Haunted
- Jan 27, 2014 A Motorcycle Built For Three
- Jan 19, 2014 The Italians
- Jan 12, 2014 The Storm Is Coming
- Jan 5, 2014 The Blue Period
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2013
- Dec 30, 2013 Ringing In 2014!
- Dec 23, 2013 Holiday Skate In Seoul
- Dec 16, 2013 Corner Store Masterpieces
- Dec 10, 2013 Romantic Whimsey
- Dec 3, 2013 Roping It In
- Nov 26, 2013 Taking It All In
- Nov 18, 2013 Mr. Thailand
- Nov 11, 2013 Remember
- Nov 4, 2013 The Poet
- Oct 28, 2013 Limbo
- Oct 22, 2013 Morning In The Rockies
- Oct 14, 2013 Wine Country
- Oct 7, 2013 A Surprising Memorial
- Sep 30, 2013 Glowing Secrets
- Sep 23, 2013 Heaven...
- Sep 22, 2013 A Different Perspective
- Sep 17, 2013 Deep In Thought
- Sep 11, 2013 The Perfect Place To Sit
- Sep 2, 2013 Santorini Sunset
- Aug 26, 2013 Hostel Oasis
- Aug 19, 2013 Floating Fashion
- Aug 12, 2013 Old Meets New
- Aug 5, 2013 Summer Sippin...
- Jul 29, 2013 Repairing The Temple
- Jul 22, 2013 A Roof With A View
- Jul 14, 2013 Real Life Van Gogh
- Jul 14, 2013 In Photos: The Golden Temple in Thailand
- Jul 8, 2013 Stopping In Quebec
- Jul 1, 2013 The Many Faces of Mao
- Jul 1, 2013 In Photos: Happy Birthday Canada!
- Jun 24, 2013 Famous Ladies For Sale
- Jun 17, 2013 Attacking An Invisible Foe
- Jun 8, 2013 The Perfect Spot
- May 28, 2013 Getting The Perfect Shot
- May 20, 2013 Going Exploring
- May 13, 2013 Eye Contact
- May 12, 2013 In Photos: Hopewell Rocks
- May 6, 2013 Travel Reflections
- Apr 30, 2013 The Quiet Place
- Apr 27, 2013 An Infatuation
- Apr 8, 2013 The Temple of Heaven
- Apr 1, 2013 Parapluie
- Mar 27, 2013 It's All In The Details
- Mar 25, 2013 Beach Girls
- Mar 18, 2013 The Hidden Passageway
- Mar 13, 2013 In Photos: Peggy's Cove, Canada
- Mar 11, 2013 Cherry-licious!
- Mar 4, 2013 Waiting For The Boats To Come In
- Feb 25, 2013 Contemplating The Coffee Pot
- Feb 18, 2013 The Morning Commute
- Feb 11, 2013 Love Lost
- Feb 8, 2013 In Photos: Road Trip!
- Feb 4, 2013 The Lantern Store
- Jan 28, 2013 Silk Draped Stone
- Jan 21, 2013 Cruisin' in Oahu
- Jan 14, 2013 Zen In The City
- Jan 11, 2013 5 Photo Apps Worth Investing In
- Jan 7, 2013 Sandy Morning Messages
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2012
- Dec 31, 2012 Happy New Year!!
- Dec 24, 2012 The Season of Lights
- Dec 17, 2012 Market Fresh
- Dec 10, 2012 The Way Inside
- Dec 2, 2012 Window Shopping
- Nov 26, 2012 Reflecting In Vienna
- Nov 19, 2012 White Sand, Blue Sky
- Nov 12, 2012 Hands at the Hotel Biron
- Nov 5, 2012 A Glow From Above
- Oct 29, 2012 Writing On The Wall
- Oct 22, 2012 A Million Words in The Sun
- Oct 15, 2012 LA Central Library
- Oct 8, 2012 The Little Artist
- Oct 1, 2012 My Friend Ellie
- Sep 24, 2012 Wall Art
- Sep 17, 2012 Hong Kong Chaos
- Sep 10, 2012 Hiking Into A Postcard
- Sep 3, 2012 The End Of The Day
- Aug 27, 2012 Underground
- Aug 20, 2012 House Boats
- Aug 13, 2012 Cinque Terre
- Aug 6, 2012 Sunset in Maui
- Jul 30, 2012 Tower Bridge
- Jul 23, 2012 Beached
- Jul 16, 2012 Celebrating Tradition
- Jul 9, 2012 Tuscany From The Train
- Jul 2, 2012 The Basket Weaver
- Jun 25, 2012 A Bird's Eye View
- Jun 18, 2012 The Floating Market
- Jun 11, 2012 When A Photo Looks Like A Watercolour Painting
- Jun 4, 2012 Chinese Soldiers
- May 28, 2012 The Gas Station
- May 21, 2012 Hong Kong Harbour
- May 14, 2012 Colour Amongst The Monotone
- May 7, 2012 A Handle On History
- Apr 30, 2012 Crossing The Arno
- Apr 23, 2012 Peggy's Cove
- Apr 16, 2012 The Hidden Garden of Westminster
- Apr 9, 2012 Monet In Nature
- Apr 2, 2012 The Old Jewish Cemetery
- Mar 31, 2012 Reflection At Twilight
- Mar 26, 2012 The Barn Window
- Mar 19, 2012 This Is Not A Photo Op
- Mar 12, 2012 Illumination
- Mar 5, 2012 Wait For Me!!
- Feb 27, 2012 Fiori di Como
- Feb 20, 2012 Sleepy Sunshine
- Feb 14, 2012 Looking Up
- Feb 7, 2012 A Deep Breath
- Feb 3, 2012 The Details
- Jan 25, 2012 Elephant Toes
- Jan 23, 2012 Ta Prohm
- Jan 21, 2012 The Girl With A Flower In Her Hair
- Jan 19, 2012 Street 'ART'
- Jan 16, 2012 White-Washed and Empty
- Jan 13, 2012 The Palette
- Jan 10, 2012 Saffron Robes