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Ian
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2012-05-16
About
From a young age, Ian was always a wanderer. Even at 2 years of age, on a walk with his father, he had to lead the way and explore the world around him. At the Age of 16, he got his first ‘real’ taste of the world outside his home town of Guelph, Canada when he decided to hitchhike across the country with one of his colleagues. 2 1/2 months later, with what felt like a lifetime’s worth of experience, he arrived to his final destination for this journey, in the city of Victoria, BC.
This journey was the gateway to what later became a life long quest, to explore as much as the world has to offer. Living with a motto of “You only live once”, he constantly pushes his own limits, in terms of kindness, compassion, understanding, and participation with all the world has to throw at him. With the world as his oyster, and a road full of endless possibilities, you can be sure he won’t be stopping any time soon. Join Ian as he takes you beyond Where Sidewalks End, to a place where adventure is around every corner!
This journey was the gateway to what later became a life long quest, to explore as much as the world has to offer. Living with a motto of “You only live once”, he constantly pushes his own limits, in terms of kindness, compassion, understanding, and participation with all the world has to throw at him. With the world as his oyster, and a road full of endless possibilities, you can be sure he won’t be stopping any time soon. Join Ian as he takes you beyond Where Sidewalks End, to a place where adventure is around every corner!
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- See the world through the eyes of Hunter S. Thompson at this bar in MelbourneSee the world through the eyes of Hunter S. Thompson at this bar in Melbourne The Rum Diary Bar in Melbourne A bar worthy of Hunter S Thompson! Upon walking in I immediately feel transported to another world – a nautical, rum-filled, smiling world...
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- Do chickens fly? This Bangkok Restaurant believes they shouldon Mar 7, 2013 in Asia Food Bangkok Flying Chicken Fun Good Value Krung Thep Off The Beaten Path Restaurant ThailandDo chickens fly? This Bangkok Restaurant believes they should Ka-Tron Restaurant Bangkok’s home of the Flying Chicken Chicken is one of Thailand’s most eaten meats. It’s right up there with pork and prawn. You can often ask for it..
- Koh Kret: A Bangkok Island made by slaves only centuries agoKoh Kret: A Bangkok Island made by slaves only centuries ago Koh Kret, Thailand An island with it’s own culture The Chao Phraya river slowly snakes it’s way through Bangkok and into the mouth of the sea. For centuries it has...Where Sidew...
- Photo Essay: Day 2 of Thaipusam – The Batu Caves Pilgrimageon Feb 12, 2013 in Asia Festivals People Places Batu Caves Budget Good Value Hindu Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Tamil Thaipusam Travel PhotoPhoto Essay: Day 2 of Thaipusam – The Batu Caves Pilgrimage Thaipusam at Batu Caves in Photos The 15 kilometers Pilgrimage For the finer details on this festival, please read my about experience with Thaipusam in Kuala Lumpur! &#...
- Photo Essay: Thaipusam’s first day of events. Get this party started!on Feb 11, 2013 in Asia Festivals Places Batu Caves Full Moon Hindu Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Tamil Thaipusam Travel PhotoPhoto Essay: Thaipusam’s first day of events. Get this party started! Day One of Thaipusam Festival in Photos Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia For the finer details on this festival, please read my about experience with Thaipusam in Kuala Lumpur! ...
- Thaipusam Festival – Hooks, skewers and other fun self mortificationson Feb 7, 2013 in Asia Festivals Batu Caves Hindu Kavadi Kuala Lumpur Lord Murugan Malaysia Tamil ThaipusamThaipusam Festival – Hooks, skewers and other fun self mortifications Getting Hooked on Religion An inside look at Thaipusam in Malaysia Ok – just to start off I have to say Holy Cow!!! (Literally… cows are holy with Hindus)…...
- Chinese Proverb – The hardest part is to start what you dream!Chinese Proverb – The hardest part is to start what you dream! “A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step” Lao Tzu Chinese ProverbWhere Sidewalks End - Travel Blog - Off-The-Beaten-Path Adventures...
- Travel Poem: The Road Not Taken by Robert FrostTravel Poem: The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost (1874–1963) Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked...Where Sidewalks End - Travel Blog...
- Photo Essay: Sak Yant Bamboo Tattoos in Thailandon Jan 29, 2013 in Attraction People Places Bamboo Tattoo Bangkok Budget Good Value Sak Yant Sustainable Toursim ThailandPhoto Essay: Sak Yant Bamboo Tattoos in Thailand This is a photo essay on the temple Wat Bang Phra, just outside Bangkok in Thailand. This is where I got my Sak Yant bamboo tattoo with my brother by a...Where Sidewalks End - Travel Blog - Off-The-...
- South Indian food down an alley, in a hole-in-the-wall, in BangkokSouth Indian food down an alley, in a hole-in-the-wall, in Bangkok Shri Ganesha Restaurant Bangkok’s South Indian Food Specialists Before I start, I should probably mention that my blood is 80% Indian curry. From my turmeric tip-toes, to...
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- Bang Saphan Noi’s most chilled-out Bed and Breakfaston Jan 7, 2013 in Accomodation Asia Bang Saphan Noi Beach Bed and Breakfast Good Value Review Sunrise Sunset Swimming ThailandBang Saphan Noi’s most chilled-out Bed and Breakfast Sananwan Beach B&B Living la vida tranquila Just when you thought the sleepy town on Bang Saphan Noi couldn’t get any more chilled out, along comes Sananwan Beach B&B. Located..
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