Toronto is a city worthy of a visit longer than just a few days. It’s a pity I had less than 72 hours, but I packed in as much as I could. Continue reading
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Searching for Suds in Singapore
As far as signature drinks are concerned, Singapore has an alliterative gem with the Singapore Sling. However, I’d heard about the emerging craft beer scene in Singapore and I was eager to sample the suds on this shiny city offers. After a morning of wandering around town, I headed to Brewerkz Riverside Point. Situated on … Continue reading
Hello, Katie. Meet Katie.
Who’s the most interesting person you’ve ever met while traveling? It’s a fairly common question, one that I get asked frequently when I return from a trip. While I never have a problem describing the little girl that I met on the overnight train in Vietnam or the granddad that was traveling around New Zealand, … Continue reading
Traveling for Taverns Guest Post: Forget Brennivin, Pass Me a Beer
Prohibition started in 1920 and ended in the United States on this day in 1933. Prohibition in Iceland went into effect in 1915 and lasted, to some extent, until March 1, 1989 (since celebrated as “Beer Day”). That’s quite a long time without a cold one to end the day. Luckily, Icelanders have embraced beer and its quickly becoming the … Continue reading
Top Ten Travel List for 2013
Lonely Planet just released its Best in Travel 2013 list of cities, countries and regions. While there is definitely fodder for future trips, I’m a bit confused by some of their picks. Don’t get me wrong: I love San Francisco and had a great time in Amsterdam. Beijing: not so much, though the fact that it’s getting … Continue reading
Indulge In: Travel Porn
It’s no secret: I’m addicted to travel porn. Every day I get emails regaling the virtues of another exotic location or a brand new hotel. My inbox bulges (virtually, of course) with flash sales, newsletters and updates, brimming with tempting photography and shocking deals. Of course, if you have a bit of flexibility in your … Continue reading
TBEX Takeaways
After the social whirlwind that was my first TBEX conference, I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. Driving over to Keystone with no (to low) expectations, I honestly wasn’t sure how I would feel on the return trip on Sunday. Tired. Exhausted. A bit queasy. But elated. That’s how I felt when I … Continue reading
Katie on the Map 