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No more UberX Taxi for me

Last night in Ottawa, I took my second and probably my last ride in an UberX "taxi".

Hanging at the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas Bamboo Pool Cabana

Even though Celine was supposed to be the highlight of the weekend (my dreams were crushed by her sore throat), the highlight turned out to be the Cabana at The Cosmopolitan Bamboo Pool. After years and years of trips to Vegas, we finally took the plunge and got a Cabana. We have always toyed with the idea, but with 7 of us on this trip, the time seemed right and we were all looking forward to a day at the pool.

Time Lapse Travel - Las Vegas to Salt Lake City

Had to make a quick flight to Salt Lake City today so I thought I would give the time-lapse another go.

Flying Executive First in a Studio Pod on Air Canada

This week I was able to fly for the first time in a Studio Pod on Air Canada from Vancouver to Toronto. I have flown numerous times in a standard pod and this is a huge step up from the claustrophobic old pods, in my opinion.

Weekend in the Florida Keys

Brad had a conference in Key Largo this weekend, and of course I jumped at the chance to escape Toronto December weather and head down to the tropics. The conference was at the Marriott Key Largo Friday and Saturday. Sunday morning we left for a night in Key West. I was really looking forward to this drive, and I wasn't disappointed.

Bacchanal - Now better than the Wicked Spoon in Las Vegas

We just wrapped up a great weekend in Las Vegas after participating in the Rock'n'Roll 1/2 Marathon, chilling at the Aria Spa and filling our mouths with some delicious buffet food.

Running the 1/2 Marathon in Las Vegas

About four months ago our friend Dana asked us if we wanted to join her in Vegas to cheer her on at the Rock'n'Roll marathon. We were planning our flights about 12 weeks prior to the race and I wondered if I should maybe join her for the 1/2. Could I do it? Could I find the time and energy to train? Could I skip the drinking and heavy eating this trip to Vegas? It turns out I could.

Madonna at Hard Candy Opening in Berlin

Who knew this trip to Berlin would be so full of celebrity. I went from D-List to A-List in exactly one week. Who did I see?

When in Berlin, don't miss the Reichstag

If you are coming to Berlin, plan ahead and book a tour at the Reichstag. Being a government building you can't just walk up, as appealing as it may be, and expect to be ushered in. We booked a few weeks in advance and had no problem getting a booking. Alen, who I went with did the booking, and got us on an English tour which was well worth it I thought. The other option is to just get a booking to go to the observation floor and the dome. We actually got to see most of the building and also the assembly hall while learning some interesting facts.

Airport People

?So far this trip to Berlin has been entertaining, I don't mean the TV shows I downloaded to my iPad, but watching the other passengers.

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