Witnessing Change Travel is not the first idea that comes to mind when watching the news from Hong Kong. But certain travellers may find themselves drawn to what is, for a short time, a city transformed.
Apple iPod I had an iPod once but I dropped it in the toilet. Now Apple has done the same. It’s probably the only time I’ve ever been ahead of the curve.
White After Labour Day Now that Labour Day has come and gone, perhaps you have noticed that people are behaving differently towards you. The reason, probably, is that you are still wearing white.
Monument Valley Monument Valley can be appreciated in a way that so many other of the world’s treasures should be.
Robin Williams It was years ago on the patio of Caffè Artigiano on Hornby Street in Vancouver. Two Japanese girls were taking pictures of their latte art. That wasn’t unusual but still, it seemed odd considering the other photo opportunities available. “You know,” I told them, “Robin Williams is inside.”
Online Privacy I really don’t worry much about my online privacy. I get the impression the all-seeing, data-gathering online Big Brother is rather inept.
World Cup Just before the World Cup started, British pollster YouGov published a global poll of participating countries. Among the questions: Who will win? And: Who do you hope doesn’t win?
Baby Passports Max Cannon is a young man on the move. He’s got places to go. But Max has some problems. He lacks a passport, for one. For another, his mom won’t unbuckle him from his damn baby carriage.
Bike Radios I’m starting to see—and hear—them on bike paths all over town. People cycle past me blaring music from portable stereos. It’s one of those things that makes you wonder. Is this a thing?
Awkward Urban Life I suppose people who live on farms encounter socially awkward situations from time to time, just like city people. But surely they are not such regular occurrences. There’s no laundry room on the farm, for instance. That’s some rich soil for awkwardness.
