One of the best things I did during my first full day in Toronto was go on a tour of the West Queen West neighborhood with Betty Ann Jordan. I tend to stay away from organized group tours when exploring a new city. This one was offered as part of a conference I attended and […]
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Cuban Rum on National Rum Day
Happy National Rum Day, United States! One of my favorite things about the new AirTran flight direct from Austin, Texas to Cancun, Mexico is that when I come home (from Isla Mujeres) I can now bring back a bottle of Cuban rum! I kept waiting for it to be taken away from me. It has […]
18 Hours in Toronto, Canada: Part One
I decided to dissect my time in Toronto into “Conference Time” and “Toronto Time”, as it was important for me to get a bit of local flavor during my visit – not just the downtown, conference scene. The flight from Austin, Texas is not cheap, so I stayed a few extra days. Sadly, when I […]