Canada’s Primed for Tourism, and Booming in Many Places
It was a whirlwind of a trip down to New York city to meet a large group of tourism officials from Canada. Their goal was to network with journalists like me to pitch story ideas about the vast country. Our job was to visit as many as we could in […]
A Comedian in the Internet Lounge at Canada Media Marketplace
I am surrounded by friendly Canadians. Everywhere there is that familiar flat accent, that wonderfully sincere way of approaching writers like me. Today I’ll meet dozens of tourism board people who will regale me with story ideas…stories that they want us to publish on GoNOMAD Travel. It’s a great opportunity […]
When I Found the Soot Eater, I Didn’t Need a Chimney Sweep
I got a call from a telemarketer just after I’d washed my hands. He wanted to sell me a chimney sweep, but I’d just finished cleaning my chimney using a clever gadget I saw on TV. Really. We were watching the PBS show “This Old House,” and at the […]
Bluetooth Brings Ease to Many Things
It is time for the final four . It is the first time I’ve ever used a wireless keyboard, but boy….do I like it. I have the iPad tiled up against the wall, and the keyboard fits easily here in my easy chair. I think I know what my next […]
At the Lilac Inn, Amidst the Clawfoot Tubs and Four Poster Beds
We decided to take the scenic route to our destination, Brandon Vermont, so we headed west on Rte 2 through Williamstown. It’s that famous season they call Mud in this part of New England, no buds yet out on the trees, and in Florida Mass, lots of deep snow. Route […]
Did You Know You Needed to Get a Visa to Visit All of These Countries?
I remember last year when I got invited to India and needed to get a visa. It was a long and trying process, it involved sending in an application and then I was told by the Indian officials that they needed me to come to New York to explain to […]
The Bookmill Can Take Some–Not All–of Those Books off Your Hands
One of the biggest challenges of moving is what to do with all of your books. It’s just not always possible to box up and bring every single old textbook or novel you’ve got on your shelves, and for this reason, I’d heartily endorse taking a visit to see Susan […]