Justin and I were introduced to Singapore by Rex and Lisa, an American couple who have lived in Singapore since 2007. They describes Singapore as ‘Asia Lite’ because it is clean, welcoming and nothing seems too invasive (overwhelming). Not only did Rex and Lisa invite us to stay with them, but they also dedicated an [...] [...more]
Wellington seems to experience two different types of weather: sunny days filled with warmth and clear blue skies that majestically frame the harbor as it sparkles in the sunshine, and dark, dreary rainy days where low hanging clouds make the very air feel oppressive. These vast opposites provide for variety, but play havoc on a [...] [...more]
It’s true, Wellington is “so fresh and so clean ”, with a smile on every corner, and it feels unnaturally safe. All of this is very true, but there is a vibrant energy here in Wellington Justin failed to mention. All it takes is a sunny day and the city comes alive with people and [...] [...more]
Wellington, the national capital of New Zealand, is the second largest city in the country with a population of roughly 500,000. Although small in population, you may do well to remember that 1 in 4 Kiwis live in the Wellington area. Regardless, Welli is, by definition a city. It possess large buildings, a public transportation [...] [...more]
Today I ventured into Wellington’s theater district in an attempt to scout what shows are worth seeing. After looking through several of the 2009 Season brochures and pamphlets, published by a dozen theaters or so, I found several that grabbed my interest. I think one of the best ways to select a live performance in [...] [...more]
Greetings from Italy. Natalie and I made it to our hostel (the Colors Hostel) in Rome by navigating two flights, a train, and the Roman metro. Although this may sound complicated, descriptions can be deceiving. I am sure that given enough research, a decent map, and a sprinkle of patience, most English only monolinguists could [...] [...more]
Seeing the places we go and the people we meet is rather important. Justin and I both have vision problems and we have used contacts and glasses for many years to bring the world into focus (read: see well enough not to crash a car while driving). At this point, we both like our glasses. [...] [...more]
This will not be a post about long-distance transmission of messages (telegraphy) or about jubilant emotion (joy). For those of you unfamiliar with Detroit, Michigan, these are popular roads just west of the city. Map of Joy and Telegraph The intersection of Telegraph and Joy houses a cross-cultural Mecca of the Detroit area. That’s right! [...] [...more]
Yes, downtown Pittsburgh certainly was the place to be on 06.07.08 as my cousin Jessica and Chris got married. Feel free to read about the festivities and fun on our other blog. (Yes we have two websites but, at the present time we are focusing most of our attention here.) Pittsburgh has amazing architecture; urban [...] [...more]
I love exploring new cities! Congratulations Kyle and Laura!!! This weekend I not only had the wonderful opportunity to attend an awesome wedding, but I was also able to explore Kansas City, MO for the first time. I was so excited about Kansas City I had to write a few thought about the places I [...] [...more]
