by Alex Allen | May 6, 2016
The freebooting days of the Wild West may have occupied a relatively short slice of American and Canadian history, but it’s also a period that both nations identify with on a massive scale. A testament to just how much the Canucks love their cowboys can be found in...
by Alex Allen | May 1, 2016
The second largest city in Croatia, Split is known mostly for its antique beauty and the grandeur of Diocletian’s palace. But it’s also a major transport hub, particularly for many of Croatia’s smaller islands. Brač Island (pronounced “Bratch”), for instance, is one...
by Alex Allen | Apr 25, 2016
There are pros and cons to every type of travel. You want to go with the family? Prepare for companionship but also for arguments. You’d prefer to embark on a voyage with a large group of friends? There’s sure to be lots of fun but, then again, many of your own...
by Alex Allen | Apr 13, 2016
From complex vocabulary to simple slang, poetic parables to technical terms, no matter how much of a wordsmith you are, honing and sculpting your lexicon to perfection, there’s a painful truism to be acknowledged: a picture’s always worth a thousand words. And what...
by Alex Allen | Apr 4, 2016
With Season Six of Game of Thrones (GoT) fast approaching, it’s time to dust off last season’s box set for a recap. Watch Jon Snow’s Caesar-esque demise, Stannis’ gory end or Cersei’s excruciating penance to get a heads-up before the latest installment or, better...
