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- Lisbon Day 11: Flying Over Lisbon, Belem Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, Sunset at Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, Back to Montreal
- Lisbon Day 10: Old Lisbon, Museu Arqueológico do Carmo, Ceramics Shop, Telecabine Lisboa
- Lisbon Day 9: Going Around Lisbon, Museu Coleção Berardo, Sunset at Boca de Vento Elevator
- Sintra Day 8: Tap Air Portugal Disaster, Bus to Lisbon, Relaxing at Sintra
- Seville Day 7: Plaza de España, Royal Alcázars of Seville, Setas de Sevilla
- Seville Day 6: Barcelona to Seville Train Ride, Catedral de Sevilla, Seville Museum of Fine Arts
- Barcelona Day 5: Shopping in Passeig de Gracia, Around University Area and Torres Gloriés
- Barcelona Day 4: Shopping at La Roca Village, Tibidabo, Amazing Dinner at La Flautes
- Barcelona Day 3: Moco Museum, Shopping, Casa Milà, Casa Batlló
- Barcelona Day 2: Montjuïc National Palace, Joan Miro Foundation, Picasso Museum, Dinner at Peix Vela
- Barcelona Day 1: Departure from Montreal, Palau de la Musica, Sagrada Familia
- The Rise and Fall of the Neoliberal Order: America and the World in the Free Market Era
- Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps that Explain Everything About the World
- The Future of Money: How the Digital Revolution is Transforming Currencies and Finance
- Key Points from Book: Trillions
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Category Archives: canada
Western Canada Trip D6-10: Le Canadien Train Ride
Day 6 to 10 If there was ever a plot on my trip, today is the first chapter of the climax, because it is a part of the trip that I have been most excited about, even more than seeing … Continue reading
Posted in canada, Travel
Tagged alberta, canada, jasper, landscape, le canadien, photography, review, ride, toronto, train, vancouver, via rail
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Western Canada Trip D5: Vancouver
Day 5 To my surprise, I woke up naturally before the alarm rang at 7.15 am, two and a half hours before my pick up for the city tour. I was hungry, but luckily within two stores next to Ramada … Continue reading
Posted in canada, Travel
Tagged canada, city, cityscape, gastown, journey, landscape, lookout, photography, stanley park, Travel, vancouver
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Western Canada Trip D4: Whitehorse to Vancouver
Day 4 Waking up this morning turned out to be easier than I had thought, despite the fact that I went to bed at 3.30 am last night. I woke up 15 minutes before my alarm rang at 8.15 am, … Continue reading
Posted in canada, Travel
Tagged city, cityscape, flight, gastown, landscape, londsdale quay, olympic village, photography, Travel, vancouver, whitehorse
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Western Canada Trip D3: Whitehorse
Day 3 After five hours of sleep, well below my normal hours, I was actually waking up refreshed and feeling ready for today’s activity. By waking up at 8 am, I have two hours for preparation, in which I spent … Continue reading
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Tagged aurora, canada, city tour, landscape, photography, river, track, Travel, whitehorse, winter, yukon
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Western Canada Trip D2: Whitehorse
Day 2 This morning I woke up feeling relaxed, knowing that I have nothing scheduled until 13.15. I woke up at 7.15, then checked my emails and news to have an update on the (financial) market. A cultivated habit my … Continue reading
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Tagged animal, aurora, canada, hot spring, journey, nature, photography, takhini, Travel, whitehorse, wildlife preserve, yukon
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