Category Archives: Travel

Fun with Old Friends

What was the last thing you did for play or fun?

The last thing I did for fun was going out with my good friend from high school. I moved away soon after high school and remaining friends across 5000 kms is hard but I spoke to someone a few years ago that mentioned don’t hold on to the things you are missing but just hold to the parts that you still have.

So the part that we still have is no matter how long it has been we still laugh at everything. It used to be out playground shenanigans now it’s the funny things her kids say/do or just random work stuff.

We had some drinks, there’s a snake in the mix and a lot of dancing without that fear of “Am I weird?” that you get with new friends. With old friends it’s yes you’re weird and that is just fine and so it’s just more fun. I don’t know if that answered the question but the last thing I did for fun was hanging out with my old friend.

5 Tips while Travelling Solo

What skills or lessons have you learned recently?

I’m at the start of the my latest solo travel that I am hoping to document in great detail, I am refining the things that I already know about travelling.

  • Get to the airport early so if you don’t have a transit visa or your bags are overweight you have time to adjust yourself
  • Always have some cash. We know there’s a war on cash and we can feel like it’s not relevant anymore but it is. Wether for tips or bribes if you are travelling in tip/bribe required places
  • Learn to pack light. I have not perfected this skill but it’s a good skill to have because it avoids a lot of the stress you may meet at the airport
  • Always I mean always have enough funds incase you need to change your ticket, stay in a hotel or if you see something you simply must buy
  • Don’t panic. I know it’s easier said than done but whatever situation you find yourself in panicking will not make that any better.

Ottawa Street Art aka Graffiti

I love the city of Ottawa and on my recent trip I couldn’t help but notice that it like most cities right now has been impacted by high levels of homelessness.

I also couldn’t help but notice some of the street art.

Apologies to the building owners and much love to the artists. ✌🏾

I would love to live in Ottawa so this seemed like a sign
An ode to my attempt at vegetarianism
Thoughts?
I love seeing black people in all and any art
I don’t know who needs to hear this but you are.