Time to be thankful….

Published: Tue, 10/15/24

Oct 15, 2024Playa Caracol, Panama “There has been a power outage in the entire Punta Chame area….” Can’t read the full email – click here for the…

Sophisticated Dutchman succeeding in redneck Alberta

Published: Tue, 10/08/24

Oct 7, 2024Panama City, Panama “Yesterday I had to run down the street to catch my stuff before it all blew away!” Can’t read the full email – click…

Small logging town well-acquainted with the worst number in business

Published: Mon, 09/30/24

Sep 30, 2024North Bay, Ontario “Did you see a lot of homeless people when you visited?” Can’t read the full email – click here for the online version.

Great customer service from an unexpected source

Published: Tue, 09/24/24

Sep 24, 2024North Bay, Ontario “Hugh, this broke awhile back. It’s not urgent but it would be convenient if it could be fi ed. Can you do it?” Can’t…

Can you serve a substandard product but still be successful?

Published: Mon, 09/16/24

Sep 16, 2024Prince Edward County, Ontario “Well this is a first. At least no one will be able to enter our room without some assistance!” Can’t read…

Small city butcher carves up secret to success

Published: Tue, 09/10/24

Updated: Tue, 09/10/24

Sep 10, 2024Thunder Bay, Canada “Let’s head to Maltese and grab some steaks, plus some meats for your folks.” Can’t read the full email – click here…

Getting close and personal with the fashionistas of Milan

Published: Mon, 09/02/24

Sep 2, 2024Toronto, Canada “No signore, you have to go the underground station to buy your transit tickets.”Can’t read the full email – click here for…

How good are you at taking care of your number 1 asset?

Published: Mon, 08/26/24

Updated: Fri, 08/30/24

Aug 26, 20024Milan, Italy We are now in the industrial heartland of Italy, visiting a distant cousin. The past week, saw us sailing and cycling daily,…

Covert border crossing on the Dalmatian Coast

Published: Mon, 08/19/24

Aug 19, 2024Dalmatian Coast (somewhere), Croatia “Just drop us off at the Croatian border, my cousin will meet us on the other side.” Can’t read the…

Travel nightmares enroute to the Balkans

Published: Mon, 08/12/24

Aug 12, 2024Kotor, Montenegro “Unfortunately, Montenegro Airlines has ceased operations.” Can’t read the full email – click here for the online…