I recently returned from a short visit to southern Texas to attend an anime convention in San Antonio, called San Japan 2.x. While there, I had the opportunity to tour the city and take in the sights of one America’s …
San Antonio
Travel
Follow me around North America and the world without having to leave your chair. Wander between the skyscrapers of Chicago. Follow the footsteps of of the Spanish missionaries in San Antonio. Stroll through time in Edinburgh. Here, you’ll find pictures, reviews, news and tips from my experiences.
Passports Required for US Entry
If you’re traveling to the United States by land, on June 1st, 2009, a passport is now required. Even for a quick trip across to take advantage of the rising Loonie, a passport (or other approved document) will need to …
John Hancock Center
Chicago is the birthplace of the stunning skyscraper. Always in the shadow of its taller brethren, the John Hancock Center is still a familiar icon of the Windy City. While visiting some friends, I was invited on a driving tour …
ACEN photos/Chicago photos
The Anime Central photos have been finally uploaded. There’s 110 pictures from this convention, and I’m sure more will be uploaded again shortly. Photos from my jaunt through Chicago will be available shortly as well. I spent a few days …
The British want less air time flying home from Jamaica
The Telegraph, a British newspaper, published a list of the twenty most ridiculous complaints made by UK travelers. I don’t know if some of these are made up, but it’s not surprising that common sense eludes us when we travel …
Kumoricon 2008
Details of my trip down to Kumoricon in Portland, Oregon during the Labour Day long weekend. ■ ■ ■
Sakura-Con 2008
My first Sakura-Con ever, filled with awesomeness, bad inside jokes and cosplay! ■ ■ ■
Edinburgh’s Old Town
Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is a tale of two cities. Divided by the train tracks that lead into Waverley Station, are the New Town on the north side with its orderly city blocks, and the Old Town to the …
A tour of Stirling Castle
Between Glasgow and Edinburgh is the city of Stirling and the home of Stirling Castle. As one of Scotland’s most recognizable stone fortresses, Stirling Castle holds a special place in the country’s history. Stirling Castle occupies a stony outcropping overlooking …
Edinburgh Castle
Perched high atop Castle Rock is the mighty Edinburgh Castle. Looming over Scotland’s capital city for some 900 years, this fortress is home to history, tradition and amazing views, delighting both locals and tourists alike. At the western end of …