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“How much money you carrying?” The US Customs and Border Protection Agent at Toronto Pearson Airport leafed through my passport as he asked the question. He took me by surprise. I hesitated. The Agent repeated the question, “Sir, how much…
San Francisco Chinatown is one of the largest outside of Asia and the biggest in North America. It is believed to attract more tourists than the Golden Gate Bridge! The best thing about San Francisco Chinatown is that it is…
In some ways, Chicago, the third-largest city in the United States, does not get a fair shake as an international tourist destination. New York City, with its cosmopolitan hype, and Los Angeles, with its glitz and glamour, are preferred destinations…
If your idea of a vacation includes beaches, mountains, and palm trees, Hawaii won’t disappoint you. The palm-tree-lined beaches are beautiful. There are mountains and hiking trails aplenty. The traffic is slow and the people are laid back. Not much…
A version of this post originally appeared on Rebootsocial.com The small group of thirty-something-looking women standing behind us was loud and chatty, but friendly. One of them wore a sash that read “Birthday Girl.” My wife and I were in…
Fifteen months, a few untimely deaths in the family, and four COVID variants later, I am ambivalent about post-pandemic air travel. I have a new fear of flying. I try to tell myself that it is business as usual, but…
Prague is a great city to walk. So, a walking food tour in Prague seemed like the obvious thing to do. Prague is a bit like Toronto. Everyone loves hockey and beer. But, the resemblance sort of ends there. Toronto is…
If the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of Ireland is Guinness beer, I am with you. Before visiting Dublin, my knowledge of Ireland was limited. I knew that the Republic of Ireland is an independent…
It was my first visit to Hungary. The plan was simple. Spend three laid-back days in Budapest to see the major attractions, walk the streets, sample local food, and generally catch the Budapest vibe. My knowledge of Budapest was limited.…
If you are planning to visit Japan soon, you probably have a number of questions about the country. Simply put, Japan has a lot going on. Recently, I had a chance to visit Japan and spend a few days in…