Germany
Hofbräuhaus
I actually got the name of it wrong the first five times I was in Munich, I missed out the umlaut whenever I said it, don’t make the same mistake I did! With a history stretching back to the 16th Read more
Quebec Beers
41 Quebec beers
There was a discount at Quebec grocery chain Maxi where the beer averaged less than $2 a can with the store paying for taxes and recycling deposit fees. So, I decided to pick up every single variety of mainstream Quebec Read more
Experiences
NYC Ball Drop
Few traditions in America have over a century of history. The Times Square Ball is the most prominent New Years celebration in the Western Hemisphere, but few know that it was started by The New York Times. I doubt many Read more
Cars
2021 BMW 118i
Distance: 2,008km Location: Switzerland, Italy Date: June 2-7, 2020 Up front: The space and layout of the front row is comparable to the BMW 3-series, it’s in the back where sacrifices are made. The layout is easy to understand and Read more
Cars
2012 BMW X1 xDrive28i
Distance: 806km Location: Malaysia Date: August 11-16, 2018 Up front: There’s no denying that the BMW X1 is just a glorified 3-series hatchback and its cheapness starts in the front row seats. The leather, though real, feels more mid-grain than Read more
Articles
The Clapper
I don’t usually do product reviews or restaurant reviews (except for ice cream parlours), or any reviews in general. But this product has changed the way I look at commercial solutions to problems I didn’t have. The Clapper is a Read more
Cars
2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 4MATIC Shooting Brake
Distance: 2,606km Location: Sweden, Arctic Circle Date: January 18-22, 2017 Cover photo: Seth Lau Up front: The low driving position matches the car’s sloping roofline and sporty styling. I felt like I was driving a tamed racer through the snow Read more
Cities
Owen Sound, ON
Owen sound was named after Admiral Fitzwilliam Owen, who undertook the first Admiralty Survey of Lake Ontario and Georgian Bay in 1814-1816. Surveys of Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake Superior were done in 1817-1825. A famous aviator was also Read more
Cities
Southampton, ON
The area around Southampton had been known for its maple trees, furniture making, and agriculture for the past century. Today, its miles of soft sandy beaches and accessible port attracts summer vacationers and leisure boaters from all over the province. Read more
Cities
Collingwood, ON
The eastern arm of Lake Huron is a popular resort destination for Ontarians. Collingwood used to be the shipping centre for Georgian Bay, but being far from anywhere else earned it its place as cottage country. From what I saw, Read more