Lattitude Global Volunteering, a UK based charitable organisation recently contacted me regarding their Malawi volunteer placement. Regrettably they were not offering me a free trip to Malawi, but perhaps you’d like to take part in their volunteer program? I immediately noticed that volunteering with Lattitude isn’t exactly cheap. I’m of the old school of thought; […]
Singer/Songwriter Rachael Sage Talks Travel
July 23, 2012 by
I recently had the opportunity to ask the singer/songwriter Rachael Sage some questions on travel. As a touring artist she’s lucky (I think so) to travel a lot for her career, I was interested to find out if the travelling side of her work is something she enjoys… Rachael gave some fantastic answers, in my […]
Carafiesta Parade Montréal in Photos
July 10, 2012 by
Last weekend I attended yet another parade in Montréal. The Carafiesta parade is a relaxed, colourful, and often impromptu movement of people and costumes along Boulevard René Lévesque from Rue Guy in downtown Montréal. Relatively cheap flights can often be found from Montréal to the Caribbean islands, in fact other than when I was living in the Caribbean I’ve never been […]
La Fête nationale du Québec
June 26, 2012 by
This weekend just been we attended a parade along Sherbrooke street in celebration of Quebec’s national day (June 24th). To me it sounds strange for a province to have a ‘national day’, it could just be an English translation misunderstanding, but I don’t think so. If any Canadian province were to have a ‘national day’, […]
Enjoying Various Beers Downtown Montreal at Mondial de la bière 2012
June 8, 2012 by
This Thursday Renee and I enjoyed an afternoon at the Montreal Beer Festival (Mondial de la bière 2012). Running till Sunday June 10th, if you’re in Montreal and enjoy beer this is certainly worth a look. Entry is free, beer tastings cost between $2-$5 (in $1 coupons), you can bring your own beer glass or […]
English as Your First Language, Blessing or a Curse?
May 17, 2012 by
This post originated when I was asked to enter the Kaplan blogging competition. So if you find my words interesting, entertaining, or if you’d just like to help me win something please head over to the Kaplan competition page here and leave a comment along the lines of “I vote for SamsPlayground.com”. Thanks a million. […]
Planning to Make the Most of a Summer in Montreal
May 11, 2012 by
Mid May of 2012 is approaching and spring is certainly here in Montreal – it’s no longer freeeezing cold and certain days have even been fully summer like. I’ve already sat and drank beer in a park and witnessed spontaneous dancing in the afternoon sun, I can only wonder what further excitement summer will bring. […]
Discarded TV’s Displayed in HDR
April 17, 2012 by
Yes, this post is primarily centred around word play on HD and HDR. Yes, I have considered that I may be the only person in existence that considers this kind of thing amusing. And yes, despite all this I have decided to continue… It’s funny yeah? HD referring to High Definition in televisions – something the poor […]
Getting the Most From a Travel Destination
April 11, 2012 by
I recently read a guest post by Will Peach on The World or Bust blog. Will’s article titled ‘The Worst Place I’ve Ever Been: Kuta, Bali‘ was bloody hilarious; Will provided a nice escape from all the positive destination stuff that most travel bloggers churn out. I love travelling, but I don’t always have a great […]
Basic Tips to Better Travel Photography
April 7, 2012 by
I’m not a photography expert but I’m fast turning into a serious photography enthusiast. Sometimes I look back at my previous travel photography and I can’t help but cringe – what was I thinking I have to wonder… It’s not all bad, but a lot of it could be better (it can always be better). […]
