Jeff’s blog
Talking About Career Break Tips
Written By: jeff
Posted On: February 10th, 2014
Gary Bembridge hosts the Tips for Travellers podcast and is also the author of The Cruise Traveler’s Handbook. He intereviewed me about my tips for taking a career break. Take a listen and subscribe to his podcast so you can hear Gary regularly!
Sunflowers in Vancouver
Written By: jeff
Posted On: January 10th, 2014
All around the Vancouver Boat Harbor, are several flower beds with all sorts of colorful varieties. I was there jsut as fall was hitting and many, like these sunflowers, were on their last leg. Even though they were slowly wilting away, I couldn’t help but see a bit of beauty hanging on. And, now that […]
Colorful Dome of the MNAC in Barcelona
Written By: jeff
Posted On: January 3rd, 2014
The National Art Museum of Catalonia (Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya) is one of the great museums of Barcelona which is saying a lot (dare I say this is in Spain?). The city is teeming with any number of iconic museums and great artists: Miró, Dali, Picasso, not to mention Gaudí who left an ongoing legacy […]
The Colorful Old Town of Panama City
Written By: jeff
Posted On: December 27th, 2013
In general, I’m not a fan of Panama City, Panama. But, that’s not to say that there aren’t pockets of charm that you should visit. The old city is such a place. Reminiscent of Cartagena, it will take you back in time. Unlike Cartagena, the old town of Panama City feels like a ghost town. […]
Southernmost Lighthouse in Africa
Written By: jeff
Posted On: December 20th, 2013
One of my favorite places in the world is the southernmost tip of Africa, Cape Agulhas. Part of it is nostalgia. When I was an exchange student in South Africa, one of my host dad’s was from the region. So, I got to spend a bit of time there. There’s not much there. It’s a […]
The Cabin That Inspired Bambi
Written By: jeff
Posted On: December 13th, 2013
Last week I showed off a boat tour in Bariloche that you can take to explore the lakes in the area. One of the stops on the trip shows off this innocuous cabin in the woods. Does it look familiar? It might. Apparently Walt Disney traveled to Bariloche. Upon seeing this cabin, the locals claim […]
Boating the Lakes Near Bariloche
Written By: jeff
Posted On: December 6th, 2013
Bariloche is a favorite spot in Argentina whether it’s in the summer or winter. Blessed with mountains and lakes, it’s an adventure lovers paradise. I spent a month here during my break skiing, one of my goals during my career break. On one of my days off, I took a long boat trip on the […]
The Cablecars of Pinchincha in Quito
Written By: jeff
Posted On: November 29th, 2013
Quito may be best known for lying on the equator. But, there’s an even more important data point for you to know – it’s altitude. At 9350 feet / 1800 meters above sea level, you will feel how thin the air is. And, as high as that is, you can get even higher. The Pinchincha […]
Memorials at Monserrate in Bogotá
Written By: jeff
Posted On: November 15th, 2013
Monserrate is one of the most iconic tourist sites in Bogotá. The mountaintop sits high atop the already sky-high city that can impact anyone altitude challenged. Bogotá sits at 2600 meters/8530 feet above sea level, while Monserrate sits at 3150 meters/10,300 feet. Once you ride up on the gondola or funincular, you’re treated to the views […]
The Hidden Patagonian Fjords by Ferry
Written By: jeff
Posted On: November 8th, 2013
Sailing down the protected waters of the southern Chilean coast in Patagonia is about a sublime experience as you can get in travel. You can see parts of the world practically inaccessible to humans. The Navimag company provides the service whose main role is to shuttle cargo between Puerto Montt and Puerto Natales and a […]
