Iconic Places
0th Avenue, Surrey
On our way to Fort Langley, Marcus and I decided to swing by 0th Avenue in Surrey to literally look at the US. It’s probably not an ‘iconic place’ that belongs in league with the Eiffel Tower, but it is Read more
Cities
Aachen, Germany
Aachen is one of the most historic cities in Germany. It was first a Roman town, the ruins of which can still be seen on the streets of modern Aachen. The famous Aachen Cathedral saw the coronations of 31 Holy Read more
Cities
Mönchengladbach, Germany
Mönchengladbach isn’t a hotspot for tourism. Most tourists can’t even get its name right. You can look up the origins of its stance name on Wikipedia that claims it was changed twice because it could’ve been confused with two other Read more
Iconic Places
Central Park
Just weeks before I visited New York City, I watched Home Alone 2 with a few friends and wanted to go to Central Park for a second visit just to see where they shot the movie. It’s always a lot Read more
Iconic Places
Night at the Museum
You can see Dum Dum in real life but if you try to give him gum gum the guards will intercept you faster than you can say “Easter Island”. Featured in the “Night in the Museum” movie franchise, the Natural Read more
Cities
Squamish, B.C.
Woah! Is this place even supposed to exist!? This place is absolutely stunning! After I posted a trip idea onto our little class discussion page in the Vancouver Summer Program, the four of us fellow anthropology classmates got in a Read more
Cities
Picton, ON
Sir John A. Macdonald, the first Prime Minister of Canada, was born and grew up in the area on and around Prince Edward County in Ontario. One of the most notable historic sites in Picton is its courthouse. The land Read more
Cities
Morrisburg, ON
Right on the border with the US on the left bank of the St. Lawrence River, Morrisburg is proud of its loyalist history. Most Ontarians who visit Morrisburg skip the actual town altogether and just goes straight to Upper Canada Read more
Iconic Places
Schloss Burgdorf
After Château de Chillon, Schloss Burgdorf is the second best castle in Switzerland. Construction of fortifications on that hill began in the 11th century by the Kingdom of Burgundy. The was expanded over the centuries by various owners until the Read more