The Travel Record

Tokyo, Japan

Ryan — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:18:37 +0000

Tokyo is by far the biggest, and cleanliest city I have ever been to. The city isn’t so much tall and looming like New York City, but it sprawls as far as the eye can see. I was lucky enough to be staying at a hotel that had 40 floors, so I could appreciate the large scale of the city. (more…)

Eight Hours In Paris

Ryan — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:56:35 +0000

For travelers from the West, Paris can be a gateway to many parts of the world. It is also one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the world. Known for its rich history, architectural brilliance, romance, great food, and fashion; Paris has something for everyone. For argument sake, and the sake of this article, we are going to focus on spending only a short amount of time in the city. You could be taking a connecting flight, or back-packing through Europe, and Paris is just a one day stop.
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The Future Of Travel

Ryan — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 23:50:56 +0000

Hundreds of thousands of years ago travel was as basic as it could get. You packed up your belongings and walked to a new destination. Year’s later humans began using horses and carriages, and shortly after that boats were used to travel. In 1903 the Wright brothers became the first successful people to obtain flight. This would change the travel business forever. Today it is simple to hop on a plane and head to far off destinations, but what is next?
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A Meat Lovers Dream

Ryan — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 23:49:49 +0000

When you think of Africa common visions include lions, cheetahs and leopards. All of which have more in common than being cats, they are all carnivores. They say “when in Rome, do as the Romans”, well now you can do as the African carnivores by visiting the Carnivore Restaurant.
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San Francisco

Ryan — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:35:11 +0000

It was not until the gold rush of 1848 that San Francisco saw its boom and began shaping into the city we know today. It also gave us the name of the San Francisco ‘49ers. Most of the population boom came from Asian countries, as men would come over to work in the gold mines and bring their family. This was the start of what is now one of the biggest Chinatowns in North America and one of the many different attractions San Francisco has to offer.
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Brunch Atop San Francisco

Ryan — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 18:02:18 +0000

Carnelian Room is located on the 52nd floor of the Bank Of America building in San Francisco’s financial district. Open for dinner, sunset cocktails, meetings and private dining, it is the Sunday champagne brunch that will be the focus of this review. (more…)

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Ryan — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 03:11:44 +0000

Well, more like buses, but I thought I would share my painful travel experience, as I think a lot of people will be able to relate, especially those who have traveled through winter weather. We were scheduled to fly from Toronto to New York (LaGuardia Airport) on Friday March 16th at 12:30pm. Before we left the apartment at 9:00am, I checked the GTAA website to ensure our flight was on time, I tend to do this before leaving…just in (more…)

Lake Louise, Alberta

Ryan — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 01:45:41 +0000

The Canadian Rockies have much to offer the winter traveller, but Lake Louise can be considered a one stop destination. Boasting some of the most spectacular views you will ever see, Lake Louise is a photographer’s winter dream, and is thought to be the most photographed places in Canada. Located inside the Banff National Park 183 KM (114 miles), about three hours west of Calgary, Alberta, and sitting at 1500 meters (5000 feet) above sea level, Lake Louise is Canada’s highest village.

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Poppy Brasserie

Ryan — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 22:28:50 +0000

There are four restaurants in the Chateau Lake Louise, but we are going to focus on just one. The Poppy Brasserie is located on the basement floor in the glacier wing. It offers a warm friendly atmosphere, suitable for the whole family or a quiet dinner for two. One of the highlights of eating at the Poppy Brasserie is the breathtaking view. The restaurant looks out to the lake, with a backdrop of glacier and mountains.

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