The makings of a traveller
I was reading George Santayana’s Philosophy of Travel the other day and it struck me that my definition of a traveller is too narrow. I tend to think of a traveller as a vacationer or at least someone who is passing through. Santayana, though, included migrants in his definition. Migrants are the most radical form of traveller, he said. Almost 21% of Canada’s population is made up of migrants so this is a country of travellers … Read entire article »
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Why we travel
Editorial October 2012 “That sign says ‘Welcome to Massachusetts,” I say to my daughter, Jessica, who is the one holding the map while I drive. “No it can’t say that,” she replies. “Massachusetts is south and we’re supposed to be heading north to Montreal.” “Well, this exit is for Boston and I’m pretty sure Boston is in Massachusetts.” And so goes another mother-daughter road trip. Once again we’re lost but we know we’ll eventually get turned around and going … Read entire article »
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Thai festivals to plan your visit around
Thailand is well known for its festivals. Many involve making merit at Buddhist temples so it is an ideal time to get-thee-to-a-temple, fade into the background and be part of the Thai culture. Festivals can also be about elephants, lights, rockets, processions, boats, and fish. There is often much merry-making! These occasions can do wonders for your spirits, make your worries float away, bring you luck and prosperity, and even ensure a good crop. The date … Read entire article »
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An accountant travels to Africa
By Sue Landreville In the past, accountants rarely got to travel as part of the job. Instead, we always seemed to work in cramped dark offices, counting beans just like in the cartoons. But a series of accounting scandals changed that. Funders started demanding greater financial accountability, particularly for international projects. So all of a sudden the bean counters could travel! My first three assignments were in Africa and it was a bit of a culture shock … Read entire article »
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