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The Last Line – South Korea, North Korea

Colombia…and the End of South America (November 2003) – Colombia

Al agonized over the decision whether to ride through Colombia or not. In the end he decided to forge ahead and was extremely glad that he did.

Seoul Man: 12 Months in Korea – #12: Magnum PI – Philippines

The Philippines is not a place for the faint hearted. But Conor Purcell believes an open mind will reward you with one of the most intriguing countries in Asia.

Seoul Man: 12 Months in Korea – #11: Office Space – South Korea

Conor Purcell left the twilight zone of the Korean classroom for the altogether more civilised office space. He should have known better.

A Talk with Win Zaw – Burma

A Year and a Day #19: Xela, Antigua and Chichi – Guatemala

Daniel found Antigua and Xela to be places that are pleasant enough for a holiday from your holiday, but any longer and he started to feel uncomfortable.

A Year and a Day #16: Riddles of San Christobal – Mexico

San Christobal de las Casas is a place that requires much time to gain some understanding of its history and its problems. Unfortunately, Daniel could not take that time.

Rock and Roll to the Rescue – Toronto, Canada

Street Meat and Monks – Laos

Black Tie Affair – Antarctica

Black Tie Affair Antarctica “If you stand still, the penguin chicks will just come up and peck at you,” my guide Gavin told the group, after we all landed on the shores of Aitcho Island, just northwest of the Antarctic Peninsula.

Buenos Aires for Food Lovers, Crisis and All

Despite the impending financial crisis, Gerry Schwartz found Buenos Aires a city with great architecture, wide boulevards, and a love of food at all hours.

Buenos Aires: the calm before the riot – Buenos Aires, Argentina

Sylvia Seschel could not have timed her visit any better, just two days before the economic riots. However, that won’t stop her from coming back to beautiful Buenos Aires.

A Taco Stand Survival Kit – Guadalajara, Mexico

Seoul Man: 12 Months in Korea – #9: Last Exit to Bucheon – South Korea

Conor's dismissal from the English school was a blessing in disguise and he offers his advice to incoming ESL teachers to avoid some of the traps he found.

Gorillas in our Midst – Uganda

Accurate Blooming Schedule for Ohanami – Japan

I Will Travel Again!

I Will Travel Again! The World When I was about sixteen years old, I got a job for a wholesale jewelry company that a friend of my father’s had ‘hooked’ up. It wasn’t hard to learn the work, and I picked it up pretty quickly.

Four-Day Trek on the Inca Trail – Peru

Seoul Man: 12 Months in Korea – #8: Provincialism – South Korea

Anti-American sentiment may be high in Korea at the moment, but Conor doesn't think that should put anyone off from coming over to teach.

Seoul Man: 12 Months in Korea – #7: Pattaya, Thailand – Pattaya, Thailand

Conor likens Pattaya to Florida on viagara after spending one night in the sex capital of Asia.

Montreal’s Auberge du Vieux-Port – Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Artwork by Lily Goldman Montréal’s Auberge du Vieux-Port Montréal, Quebec What can be more romantic than riding in a horse driven carriage called a calèche through the cobbled streets of Vieux Montréal (Old Montréal) and marvel at the surrounding heritage buildings. It is like visiting Europe in North America! An ideal way to savour the

On Safari – Kenya

The Call of the Amazon – Brazil

Once Upon a Vegas Proposal.. – Las Vegas, Nevada

Those lights, buzzers, tantalizing rollers did it for James. Oh yes.