Travelogue No.39: Vegas Baby! Las Vegas, NV

Roll the dice. Play the game. It's what Las Vegas is all about. There is no shortage of things to do and see on The Strip but you must choose wisely since all options are not of the same entertainment value. If you see one show while you are there, make it The Beatles: Love Cirque Du Soleil. I have a hard time expressing how incredible it is. The music, the costumes, the stage, the acrobatics are all absolutely mind blowing. Light up your life on a night tour of the Neon Sign Museum. After that you can go to Freemont St. and Container Park. If you like golf, practice your putts at the KISS Glow In The Dark Monster Mini Golf.
Vegas Baby! Casinos
Vegas Baby! Entertainment
Vegas, Baby! The Strip
Vegas, Baby! The Beatles LOVE by Cirque Du Soleil
Vegas, Baby! KISS Monster Mini Golf
Vegas, Baby! Freemont East Downtown
Vegas, Baby! The Neon Museum

Photo Adventure No.48: Warhol Revisited

Warhol Revisited , an exhibit of Andy Warhol prints, is on display at the Revolver Gallery's Toronto Location. There are some cool pieces to be seen. Classic Campbell's Soup cans and techno coloured pop art screen prints. Some of the crowd favourites were Annie Oakley, General Custer & of course Marilyn Monroe. PIX

Travelogue No.38 : Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba

As the clock ticked at the office I felt myself thinking back to my vacation in Cuba. Cayo Santa Maria has one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever been to. Other Caribbean or Mediterranean spots don't even measure up. Soft, white sand between your toes. Shallow, warm waters and cold drinks. PIX

Foodie Favourites No.22: El Catrin Destileria

Today I rode down to the Distillery District for some Gobernador tacos at El Catrin Destileria . This place is pretty good. It's a little pricey for small portions but the flavours were bold. The Jalisco Mule I had to drink  delivered a good kick and the Cuban mojito was a hit too. I'd like to try more of the menu some other time. PIX

Foodie Favourites No.21: Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery

The hype is real. At least I'm buying it after going to Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery. There are long lines and sometimes you may have to wait even longer just to get one of those Hong Kong style waffle cones (why do they have only one waffle maker?) but the wait is worth it. Not only was the cinnamon toast ice cream fantastic but the ginger molasses cookies smooshing it together were soft and tasty too. I'm probably going back to try everything else. PIX

Cappuccino Caper No.09: Broadview Espresso

As I was cycling home today I stumbled upon Broadview Espresso. As anyone that knows me is aware, I am a huge coffee snob. I gave up on the brown water stuff that most drink after spending time in Italy. Espresso is where it's at people in case you didn't know already. There are a ton of cafes in Toronto to choose from but most places are pushing a single bean. My tastebuds tell me that a blend of roasted beans is what sets apart the good from the great and Broadview Espresso has vaulted itself to Number #1 on my list of must try espressos. Go get some! PIX

Travelogue No.37: Katara Village Cultural Center. Doha Qatar

Katara Village Cultural Centre has plenty to offer a tourist or a local. An amphitheatre, art galleries, food, beach, a mosque and most importantly a falcon hospital shaped like a falcon's hood. PIX

Travelogue No.36: Souk Waqif. Doha Qatar

Lions, tigers and bears. Oh my! Okay, well maybe there was every other type of animal in the Souq Waqif. This is the market that you can find anything from jewellery to kitchen pots and pans. Like the Walmart of the Middle East except mostly everything is locally sourced. Eat shawarma. Smoke some shisha. Good times. PIX

Travelogue No.35: Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al-Thani Museum. Doha Qatar

When you're a sheik, you can buy what you want. This museum is a testament to that a well as a history lesson on many subjects. You would not believe how many cars and trucks there are in that place. So many are classics.There is also a wonderful collection of Islamic art as well as one of the largest Quran's ever made. PIX

Travelogue No.34: *Caution* City Under Construction! Doha, Qatar

There is an amazing array of architecture to be seen in this city. Growing as we speak, it seems like the city is mostly under construction. What is finished is pretty fantastic. With the World Cup of Soccer/Football coming in 2022, there is still plenty more to do including a subway. it should be spectacular when it is completed. PIX

Travelogue No.33: Food is the Same Yet Different. Doha, Qatar

There is pretty much every American fast food chain to found in Doha. KFC, Chili's, Appleby's, Dunkin' Donuts and of course the golden arches of McDonald's. Dairy Queen and Tim Horton's for the Canadians. Of course there are also many types of Middle Eastern restaurants including Turkish, Syrian and Iranian. Grocery stores, or Hypermarkets as they call them are a real trip. Similar in look and taste but still a bit strange. PIX

Travelogue No.32: Yo Ho Ho, It's a Desert Life For Me! Doha, Qatar

As you exit the highway into a pile of sand you should expect some interesting terrain ahead. Switch the tranny to 4wd and give'r! We drove maybe 5 minutes off the highway where there were massive dunes and sand stretching for miles in the almost every direction. Not everybody gets the opportunity to sandboard with lessons from my 11 year old nephew and 8 year old niece. PIX

Photo Adventure No.47: Family Day Eats & Arts

Got the day started right with great Eggs Benedict at Eggspectation. After filling up at brunch and knocking down a cappuccino, it was off to the AGO. There is a Jean-Michel Basquiat exhibit on now. As a lover of street art, this was a must see exhibit. Definitely worth checking out but if you can't make it, take a looky here... PIX

Photo Adventure No.46: Canadian International Auto Show 2015

Going to the auto show is an informative and educational work outing that I look forward to every year. It's good to be aware of new models and technologies in order to be ahead of the curve or to see what's around the next turn (huh, see what I did there?). The auto industry has taken a beating over the years and the impact to the auto show is...less swag. PIX

Photo Adventure No.45: Montreal Canadiens Legends In The Office

Guy Carbonneau & Yvon Lambert dropped by my office Friday and I was one of forty people that got to meet them. I remember cheering for Guy during his 1986 & 1993 Stanley Cup wins while playing for the Montreal Canadiens. Both of these hockey legends signed my hat which already had some other players including Guy Lafleur & Yvan Cournoyer. Check out the... PIX

Photo Adventure No.44: Michelangelo at the AGO

Take a minute to appreciate how long 500 years is. It's amazing to think that a piece of paper with ink on it can survive this long. I was excited to see this exhibit but it didn't completely satisfy. There was not a whole lot to see and a lot of it was actually drawings and sculptures done by Auguste Rodin. Rodin is one of my favourite artists and was inspired and compared to Michelangelo. I was glad to have seen some of the better pieces on my travels to Europe. PIX

Photo Adventure No.43: World Junior Hockey Tournament 2015

A lot of Canadians look forward to this hockey tournament more than Christmas! It starts on Boxing Day and goes for 10 days straight. This is the first time I have ever attended a game at this tourney. Team Canada is playing the opening round in Montreal along with The U.S.A., Finland, Slovakia and Germany. While in Toronto, Russia, Sweden, Czech Republic, Denmark and Switzerland played their Round Robin games. I went to see the Czechs play the Danes in exciting match that the score went back and forth with the game winning goal was on a breakaway from the Czechs who won 4-3. On New Years Eve I also got to see the Russians play the Czechs. It was also an entertaining game since the Czechs had to win to avoid relegation. The Big Game went down tonight with the beloved home team brining home the gold! GO CANADA GO PIX