Eat Pray Love – Inspiration at the right time
I just watched the 2010 movie adaptation of the New York Times bestseller Eat, Pray, Love, starring Julia Roberts as author Elizabeth Gilbert. Although some may not share my sentiments, I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. Of course critics will say that the movie didn’t...
Travel photo of the week – Sunset in Grenada
“Sunsets over the Caribbean sea were amongst the most spectacular I have ever seen, especially when enjoying a local Stag beer.” – Amy Fisher, Freelance Photographer Do you have picture of a beautiful sunset? Where have you seen your most beautiful sunset?
Atmosphere & Sport Check 25% Off Friends and Family Sale – March 24
Looking for a new pair of hikers, a head-lamp or a backpack? Print this coupon for today’s friends & family event at Sports Check, Atmosphere and Hockey Experts stores. I am heading to the Atmosphere store at The Eaton’s Center (Toronto) this afternoon. This...
Travel Photo of the Week – Volcano Arenal, Costa Rica
This photo was taken by my friend Chris on the morning of our exciting Rainbow Bass fishing trip on Lake Arenal. Thick fog consumed the trees, only allowing their tips to get a preview of the rising sun. Although we were on a bridge with a sign that read “No...
Snorkeling Tour to Akumal and Cenote Dos Ojos Caves – Tulum Mexico
On my recent trip to the Mexico’s Mayan Riviera, snorkeling was one of the ’must-do’ activities on my list. I purchased my tour ticket at the Weary Traveler Hostel for $45USD and it was worth every penny spent. We left the hostel at 10 a.m. and headed for the white...
Amy Fisher’s travel photo of the week – Bolivia
AMY: “The storms that hit during our drive through the Salar de Uyuni were unlike any storm I had ever seen. You can see them for ages before they hit- and when they do you want to be indoors, or at least in a car.”
Live what you love – Life is an adventurous journey
This post may have nothing and everything to do specifically with my travels or adventures, though life in its very nature is a journey that should be filled with adventure. Recently, a few of us started to change our BlackBerry Messenger status to “Live what you...
Real Travel Magazine – High adventure in the low season (Costa Rica)
Holding your published work is a great feeling – especially after spending countless hours hunched over a keyboard trying to bring a story to life. This was the case for my first published ‘travel’ article to Costa Rica with my good friends Chris, Nikki, and Ryan. We...
Amy Fisher’s travel photo of the week on AdventureJo
Every Sunday I will post one photo provided by my former George Brown travel writing classmate, Amy Fisher. She has a great eye for capturing the beauty of landscapes and her photos really inspire me to get out there and explore the world – hopefully they will do the...
Canadians being targeted in Mexico?
In front of me is a copy of Forbes Magazine from December 2008 with a cover story titled “Mexican Meltdown – Narco Terror, Collapsing Oil Prices, Economic Chaos”. I haven’t had the opportunity to read the article as yet but it will be interesting to see if they made...