Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. This week’s photo is from Osaka Castle in Japan. Osaka Castle, called Osaka-jo, is one of the most famous castles in Japan, and played a large role in Japanese history. Originally built in the 1583, the castle’s main tower was struck by lightning and […]
While quitting your job to live a life of spontaneous travel may sound super romantic, it’s just not feasible for most people. At least not right away. Because let’s face it, as much as I wish it didn’t, travel costs money– and often quite a bit of money. So unless you’ve carefully saved beforehand or you […]
This week we would like to introduce Vanessa of Turnipseed Travel. Vanessa Chiasson is Turnipseed Travel – an ocean loving Maritimer, now settled as a freelance writer in Ottawa. Her diverse travels include Paris, where she ran a marathon, the coffee farms of Hawaii, and the national parks of Malawi. Next up? A round-the-world trip with 9 stops, including Turkey, Myanmar, and Australia. When not on the road, […]
No, I’m not referring to the platinum hit by Red Hot Chili Peppers– I’m talking about the shady underground world that thrives under the bridges of Hong Kong. And while you won’t find any trolls lingering under bridges here, what you will find may be just as interesting. Everyday, professional beaters gather under the bridge at […]
Unlike a seemingly majority of travel bloggers out there, I’m not location independent. I don’t get paid to travel the world through fancy press trips, and this blog certainly isn’t my main source of income. And I’m happy with that. You won’t find me selling all of my belongings and living the nomadic lifestyle anytime […]