When we come upon places where time stands still, the immediate question is why. During their history, they undoubtedly had meaning and purpose. An abandoned site can be a fantastic location. They allow us to focus on a period and look back and view life through a unique perspective. But, unfortunately, some places seem to […]
Read More10 regions with ghastly names and why. Have you ever heard the phrase” what is in a name?” Why it is called the Skeleton Coast or Death Valley? As we know, many areas of the planet have disturbing designations, but how many have an accompanying backstory to shed a “dark light” on them?
Read MorePack your bags and be prepared to spend your vacation in the best hideous tourist destinations one can find. There is no resort, no server with a cool drink at the swimming pool, and no buffet. You will not want one! Instead, you are about to enter the realm of the most frightening and macabre […]
Read MoreThe Australian Open has just finished, and baseball season will soon begin. For the tennis hungry, this can only mean two tennis tourneys in two towns in three days. Unlike many contests, the National Bank Open (Canadian Open) is held in early August (6-15th) in the heart of glorious summer. Oddly, both the men’s and […]
Read MoreThese are the pros and cons of hitchhiking. Musician extraordinaire Roger Waters once eloquently coined this phrase. For those who frequent this blog page, you will notice that Mr. Waters quoted for his “tongue and cheek” insight. I am trying to assess if the fine art of moving across the earth while not paying a […]
Read MoreWhile this year’s outdoor sports season slowly winds down in Canada, there are still some huge events on the horizon. With the Grey Cup close at hand, here are 6 things you need to know. Although I am writing this from the perspective of those that live north of the 49th degree parallel, I think […]
Read MoreThe one hour escape exists. While the city is an exciting place to be. Often, the pace of the metropolis is overwhelming and one needs to leave for quieter pastures. Here to noise disappears, the frantic manic congestion evaporates, if only for an afternoon Within close proximity of the city of Toronto. This post has […]
Read MoreIn everyone’s day week, etc., there comes a time to relax. Of course, this can take many forms. Some like to read a book, and others wile away the days drinking cocktails and cooling off in the swimming pool, sheltering themselves from the hot Costa Rican sun. Any of these are good. For those that […]
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Hi I am glad you could spend a few minutes with me. I am Jon, or JL or some people refer "to me as that guy with the most amazing blog site"-unfortunately I don't hear that enough. Maybe you can help with that. Welcome to Vacation Time Escapes. Here I hope we can entice you move away from your comfort zone and step out into the forever abundant pastures of your life. Hop aboard, you have the ticket to your own escape, the adventure is yours. Your Vacation, Your Escape.
Hi I am glad you could spend a few minutes with me. I am Jon, or JL or some people refer "to me as that Guy with the most amazing blog site"-unfortunately I don't hear that enough. Maybe you can help with that. Welcome to Vacation Time Escapes. Here I hope we can entice you move away from your comfort zone and step out into the forever abundant pastures of your life. Hop aboard, you have the ticket to your own escape, the adventure is yours. Your Vacation, Your Escape.
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