You know there are often times some signs and postings that are just humorous to see, even if unintentionally so. Often times I wonder if it is only I who finds these funny, maybe it’s just my stupid sense of humor. Japan is an amazing place, and it has such an amazing culture. However often times there are things there that either maybe don’t … [Read more...]
Gunpowder Plot Day – Cambridge England
Remember, Remember, the fifth of NovemberGunpowder, Treason, and PlotI know of no reason why gun powder treasonShould ever be forgot. In November of 1605, a long planned plot to overthrow the king of England and replace him with a new leader was finally coming to fruition. The conspirators had planned an explosion at Parliament that would … [Read more...]
Five Fun things to do in Ottawa in the Winter
So you are heading up to Ottawa during the winter, and are wondering why didn’t I decide to do this in the spring or summer instead. Well maybe you have no choice given it’s a business trip or maybe you just want to see Canada during the winter to see what it has to offer. I had the need to be in Ottawa during the end of January and realized there … [Read more...]
Six More Weeks or Almost Spring? Adventures in Canada
It's another February 2nd and that means that across the US (and maybe world) it's Groundhog Day. So when I heard folks talking about the groundhog seeing its shadow up here in Ottawa, my interest was peaked, being a boy from Pennsylvania. Oh they said the groundhog didnt see its shadow so spring would be around the corner, and I was like wow, that … [Read more...]
Funny Stories from Travel in Japan
I’m starting to miss my time in Tokyo. I used to travel there fairly consistently at least 2 or 3 times a year over the last several years and now it has been over a year since my most recent trip. Over those many trips I have had so many moments that I have just thought were crazy, curious, or downright funny. Some of my … [Read more...]
Of Alcohol and Juice Boxes
I love Japan, for its amazing culture, long history, and even its random oddities. One such was when I discovered these lovely things while wandering through the aisles of a local convenience store. Yup if you guessed what you are seeing there, those juice box looking things are actually alcohol. While they probably aren't juice, but they are … [Read more...]
My Mishaps in Croatia – Part 3
The end of my crazy little day in Zagreb and Plitvice National Park. Just for those following along who may want to know how it ended. Check out Part 1 and Part 2 if you haven't yet. She began to explain the situation to me before realizing I didn’t understand her. I usually end up with my "go to response" of just appearing like … [Read more...]
My Mishaps in Croatia – Part 2
Sorry I had to break the posts up. I'm in England at the moment and if I don't separate them a bit I won't ever get it finished. For those who may not have followed this is a continuation of my quick trip to Croatia for a day that definitely did not go as planned. If you want to know how it began check out Part 1. OK so now … [Read more...]
My Mishaps in Croatia — Part 1
I figured that while I had a few full days in the former Yugoslavia I would take the chance and see as much as I could on my list. One of those high on my list of places for a while was to get over to Plitvice National Park in Croatia. It was going to be a bit of a hike, but I wanted to go so I figured I would spend Saturday in Croatia, … [Read more...]
How a 70 Minute Flight can Exceed a 12 hour Train Ride
So I decided to take a flight to Warsaw instead of the 12 hour overnight flight. It was nearly the same price too, which was fantastic. And for some reason I figured my 70 minute flight on LOT airlines would be shorter…oh how wrong I could be. It all started rather mundane, getting to the airport in Budapest, checking into security … [Read more...]
Vilnius: Sometimes it doesn’t Translate
Me: My bag was lost by the airline and they will be coming later today to drop off my bag. Lady at Hostel: You have a room; you can leave the bags in the room. Me: Yes I know I have a room. But there is someone coming from the airport and he is bringing my bag. It was lost on the way here. Lady: You have a room; you can leave your … [Read more...]
Welcome to Lithuania (First Impressions)
Me: So my luggage didn’t make it here to Vilnius. Baggage Desk Guy: Well according to our records, it seems you should have been on the earlier flight. Me: Well shouldn’t that mean it would have been here already? It’s midnight in Lithuania and this has not been one of my better flights. It started out well, getting to Dulles, checking … [Read more...]