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Hi, I'm Raymond, a cubicle-escapee who writes about quirky getaways, offbeat attractions, & unique adventures. Find out more on my About page...
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What’s the matter Raymond? Cat got your keyboard?
Posted on February 11, 2013 | 15 CommentsThe State of the Lam Well hello there. If you’ve been keeping track, things have been a little quiet on the Man On The Lam front these past few months. Between haphazard updates, and several occasions of downright neglect, my tome has turned to tumbleweeds; my keyboard, cobwebs. The truth... -
Travel Bloggers Best Dozen Project
Posted on February 1, 2013 | 7 CommentsI love chain letters as much as the next guy (which is to say pretty much not at all) but when the lovely Lash of Lash World Tour asked if I’d be a part of the Travel Bloggers Best Dozen Project, how could I refuse. Besides, I’ve been neglecting this... -
UAE to Canada: Give to me your Tit, Take from me my Tat
Posted on December 6, 2012 | 21 CommentsThe Canada vs. UAE Visa Dispute The United Arab Emirates rocks. There’s the showiness of that brash upstart Dubai, the refined grandeur of splendid old Abu Dhabi, and the allure of the underrated oasis town nicknamed “Garden City” — Al Ain. Even that empty desert-y bit. That’s pretty sexy too.... -
Sponsored Video: Canada Shared by Canadians
Posted on December 3, 2012 | 2 CommentsCrowdsourcing Canada Oh Canada. You’re everywhere these days. And you’re looking dead sexy as always. Well, maybe not this guy. Recently, the Canadian Tourism Commission launched a competition asking Canadians to submit video clips capturing Canada on film. They called it the 35 Million Directors Project (referring to Canada’s population... -
5 Quirky Theme Parks in France
Posted on November 29, 2012 | No CommentsOffbeat, Unusual, and Unique Theme Parks in France France is not all museums and baguettes you know. There’s a flourishing theme park revolution afoot where the unusual is de rigeur. Check out this list of five quirky theme parks in France you should be on the lookout for next time... -
$98,000 for a License Plate? Yep, We Must be in Dubai…
Posted on November 16, 2012 | 30 CommentsThe Dubai License Plate Numbers Game In a land where bigger is better (Burj Khalifa anyone?), the ATMs dispense Gold, and even just a trip to the mall is larger than life (it’s home to the largest mall in the world) there is one peculiar area in Dubai where pint-sized is... -
Shopping at IKEA Dubai — Same, Same…but Different
Posted on November 8, 2012 | 13 CommentsIKEA Dubai and IKEA Flashback Syndrome IKEA, I wish I knew how to quit you. You are my Achilles Heel, my Death Star weakness. My very own Brokeback Mountain. You were a big part of that void I was trying to fill back in Calgary. What with your fine Scandinavian... -
At the Top of Burj Khalifa — The Tallest Building in the World
Posted on November 5, 2012 | 50 CommentsTallest Building in the World, Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE On a recent visa run to Dubai from Oman, the one thing I craved was a visit to the Burj Khalifa, I mean, it is the tallest building in the world after all. And that’s bucket list material. The sad bit... -
5 Quirky Things to Do in Cancun, Mexico
Posted on November 2, 2012 | 44 CommentsUnique, Unusual & Offbeat Things to Do in Cancun Cancun was never really on my bucket list — while I knew that the area had no shortage of world-class beaches and great food, I didn’t really think there would be that many unique things to do in Cancun, at least... -
5 Quirky Things to Do in Sydney, Australia
Posted on October 22, 2012 | No CommentsUnique, Unusual, and Offbeat Things to Do in Sydney For many people, a vacation to Sydney, Australia is one that is very high on the bucket list. It’s one of the greatest cities in the world, but its location makes it a place that isn’t all that easy to get...
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