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Interviews and Conversations
 Here you will find interviews and conversations
with experienced travellers, travel experts and just interesting
people in general. Sometimes the articles will be about travel,
about experiences living abroad, stories about connecting with human
beings from other places or simply interesting insights.
Occasionally these stories will also feature people who have managed
to create an entrepreneurial venture, either travel-related or in
a foreign country, and managed to combine a love of foreign cultures
with setting up their own business.
 Other times these interviews may simply feature
individuals that I think are interesting, who have come to amazing
insights or made noteworthy contributions in one way or another.
Many of our recent articles focus on people and organizations who
are making a different and doing their share in creating a more
positive world around us.
All in all, this website isn't just about me and my own personal
travel and life journeys. There are so many people out there to
learn from, to share experiences with and to connect with. That's
why I treasure the opportunity to go out there and literally sniff
out interesting, unique personalities and present them to you. So
here you go:
| Presenting:
Brandon Wilson, author, world traveller, pilgrim - Part I |
| Presenting:
Brandon Wilson, author, world traveller, pilgrim - Part II |
| Presenting:
Only in San Francisco - Part I |
| Presenting:
Only in San Francisco - Part II |
| Presenting:
Niagara Falls Tourism: One wonder after another |
| Presenting:
Toronto Police Service 55 Division - A lesson in community policing |
| Presenting:
Exploring the shopping opportunities along Kingston Road |
| Presenting:
The Beaches Library - a centre of learning for all ages |
| Presenting:
A historical tour and mission of mercy with Gene Domagala |
| Presenting:
The spirit of charity comes full circle at St. Aidan's |
| Presenting:
A second neighbourhood walk and talk with Maria Minna |
| Presenting:
At Nevada's Ristorante hospitality is a family affair |
| Presenting:
Andrew Howard and Rachael Smith: bringing the spirit of charity
to a yard sale near you |
| Presenting:
Hong Zhao - From Chinese Immigrant with Little English Skills
to Becoming A Successful English-Language Publisher in the Beach |
| Presenting:
Fire Station 227 - history, heroism and local connections in
the Beach |
| Presenting:
the Kingston Road Business Community:a neighbourhood undergoing
revitalization and an integral part of the Beach |
| Presenting:
The Beach Metro Community News - much more than just the news |
| Presenting:
Maria Minna - an Italian-Canadian immigrant story and a life-long
fight for social justice |
| The Beach
Business Improvement Area: A general overview of Toronto's Beach
neighbourhood |
| Presenting:
The Beach Lions Club - Celebrating with the community and making
a difference |
| Presenting:
The Beach Rotary Club - Service above self and the joys of volunteering |
| Presenting:
Sandra Bussin - Representing the Beach for 18 years |
| Presenting:
Ralph Noble - Hero, life-saver and creator of the most famous
mural in the Beach |
| Presenting:
The Garden Gate Restaurant a.k.a. "The Goof" - Good
food since 1952 |
| Presenting:
The Balmy Beach Club - Legend by the Lake for 102 years |
| Presenting:
The Green Eggplant - healthy, creative and plentiful cuisine
in the Beach |
| Presenting:
Lido Chilelli - Founder of the Toronto International Beaches
Jazz Festival |
| Presenting:
Lucille Crighton - Textile arts and horticulture in the Beach |
| Presenting:
John Dowding - Aphotography lesson from a true master |
| Presenting:
Steven & Paul from Accommodation The Soul B&B - Hospitality
with a personal touch |
| Presenting:
Bob Murdoch from Centre 55 - an expert in community building |
| Presenting:
Burgi and Benedetta offer Austrian delicacies in Toronto's Beach
neighbourhood |
| Presenting:
Marie Perrotta from the Pegasus Community Project helps adults
with special needs reach for the stars |
| Presenting:
Mary Lee from Spiaggia's: A restaurant owner with a heart for
the arts |
| Presenting:
Alex Winch from the Beach Solar Laundromat - An unstoppable
commitment to environmental sustainability and innovative entrepreneurship |
| Presenting:
Michael Prue - from Regent Park to Queens Park: a working class
success story |
| Presenting:
Michelle Gebhart – a true Renaissance woman: From army
brat to expert renovator, biker lady, successful restaurateur
& dedicated youth volunteer |
| Presenting:
Glenn Cochrane: Media personality, author and expert fundraiser
– A Champion of the Beach for almost 40 years |
| Presenting:
Vivetha Bistro - a popular spot serving ecclectic food |
| Presenting:
Arie Nerman and the Beach Hebrew Institute: the People's Synagogue |
| Presenting:
Gene Domagala - A human convenience store of charity and community
involvement in Toronto's Beach |
| Presenting:
Colleen O'Brien - Grand Prize Winner of our 2006 Travel Story
Contest |
| Presenting:
Ben Viccari - A strong voice for Canadian multiculturalism |
| Presenting:
'Cicerones' - Buenos Aires' free greater program |
| Presenting:
Matt Rosenblatt from Toronto's Distillery District |
| Presenting:
Lenny Lombardy - Pioneering Multicultural Broadcasting |
| Presenting:
Christina Zeidler - Hotelier, Artist and Urban Visionary |
| "Kensington:
Village in the City and one of Calgary's most popular
entertainment areas" |
| "Presenting:
Paul Teolis - World traveller, successful Hollywood animator
and now travel photographer in Toronto" |
| "Presenting:
Hermilo Brito from the Ideal Language School in Cuernavaca -
Making Spanish Learning Fun" |
| "Presenting:
Ignite the Nite - How a Toronto circus night is going to benefit
street children in Peru" |
| "Presenting:
Pablo Buitron from Fundacion Comunidad: Helping Women Help Themselves
in the Mexican State of Morelos" |
| "Presenting:
Jorge Torres from the Cetlalic Lanuage School in Cuernavaca
- Spanish teacher, Social and Political Activist" |
| "Preview:
Paul Teolis: A successful animator and travel photographer shares
his travel tales and photography tricks" |
| "Preview:
Markus Lehmann: From Calgary to Rio de Janeiro - Hand crafter
of a historic tall ship" |
| "Presenting:
Ruben Cortes talks about cultural and adventure travel in the
Mexican state of Morelos" |
| "Presenting:
Skills for Change - a Toronto-based agency that helps immigrants
settle successfully in Canada" |
| "Presenting:
Legacy International, a US-based NGO dedicated to peace-building,
leadership training and international exchanges" |
| "Presenting:
Richard Belliveau climbs a Mexican volcano to raise money for
street kids in Peru" |
| "Presenting:
Canada's Museum of Civilization: 1000 years of human culture" |
| "Presenting:
Elderhostel.com- Adventure and Learning for People 55+" |
| "Presenting:
Sue Kenney - A pilgrim continues her journey" |
| "Presenting:
Farzana Hassan - A progressive voice in Canadian Islam" |
| "Local
Toronto community organization sends at-risk youth to China,
India and Mongolia for international learning experiences" |
| "Expatriation
Coaching: Whether or not to immigrate to a foreign country" |
| "Presenting:
The National Gallery of Canada - One of Ottawa's treasures" |
| "Presenting:
Calgary - Canada's Heart of the New West" |
| "Voices
of diversity: Two Toronto women create a Holocaust documentary" |
| "Presenting:
Ottawa - Canada's Capital and an exciting travel destination" |
| "Presenting:
Ottawa's ByWard Market combines great food, shopping, arts and
special events in a historic setting" |
| "Presenting:
WinterCity - Toronto's Winter Festival - Culinary treats, live
music, performances, acrobatics and fun for the whole family" |
| "Presenting:
Banff & Lake Louise: Jewels in the Canadian Rockies" |
"Preview:
Chioma - Nigerian-Born Canadian Entrepreneur, Speaker and
Publisher - A Shining Beacon in Canada's Black Community" |
| "Preview:
Women Transcending Boundaries - A Syracuse-based women's group
that connects women of all faiths and backgrounds" |
| "Presenting:
Danielle Weiss explains the concept of Sustainable Tourism" |
| "Preview:
Voices of Diversity: Esther and Li head out on a Holocaust education
trip and create a documentary" |
| "Presenting:
Susanne Schleyer - A Young German Photographer Confronts German
History" |
| "Presenting:
Bruce Poon Tip, Global Adventure Travel Entrepreneur with a
Conscience" |
| "Presenting:
Danielle Weiss - Latin America Fan and Sustainable Tourism Expert" |
| "Presenting:
Clare Wang - Expert on China, the Mysterious Giant" |
| "Preview:
Eliza Haddad, Lebanese-Canadian Film Producer, sheds light on
the children of Iraq" |
| "Presenting:
Toronto's New Greeter Program and Other Useful Resources for
Toronto" |
| "Presenting:
Bruce Bell - Comedian, Actor, Playwright, Renowned Historian
and Lover of Toronto |
| "Preview:
Susanne Schleyer - A German Photographer Confronts German History" |
| "Preview:
Bruce Poon Tip - Global Travel Entrepreneur with a Conscience" |
| "Preview:
Danielle Weiss - Latin America Fan and Sustainable Travel Expert" |
| "Presenting:
Dr. Scott Rains - World Traveller, Expert on Disabled Travel
and "Universal Design" |
| "Preview:
Dr. Scott Rains - Disabled Travel Expert" |
| "Presenting:
Pablo Chufeni - Servas Member, Creator of International Youth
Language Study Programs" |
| "Presenting:
Danielle Lafond who mortgaged her condo to start a non-profit
community organization in Peru" |
| "Presenting:
Mary Jane Mikuriya - Servas Traveller and Committed Local Volunteer
in San Francisco" |
| "Presenting:
Robert and Bette Allekotte - Servas Members, Family Travellers,
Volunteers for Peace & the Environment" |
| "Presenting:Mony
Dojeiji and her 5000 km Walk for Peace - Part II |
| "Presenting:
Valma Brenton - International Entrepreneur, Professional Sailor,
Empowerer of Women" |
| "Presenting:
Helga Smith: Servas Traveller, Marathon Runner & Conqueror
of Mount Kilimanjaro" |
| "Preview:
Helga Smith: Servas Traveller, Marathon Runner & Conqueror
of Mount Kilimanjaro" |
| "Preview:
Pablo Chufeni: Argentinean Servas Member and Champion of Youth
Initiatives" |
| "Preview:
Mary Jane Mikuriya: Servas Traveller, San Francisco Volunteer
for Peace and Social Justice" |
| "Preview:
Gilbert Sherr: Servas Traveller, Social and Cultural Researcher" |
| "Preview:
Robert & Bette Allekotte: Servas Members, Family Travellers,
Volunteers for Peace & the Environment" |
| "Presenting:
Grouse Mountain - The Peak of Vancouver" |
| "Presenting:
Mony Dojeiji and her 5000 km Walk for Peace - Part I" |
| "Coming
up: A Toronto couple remortgages their home to start charity
organization in Peru" |
| "Krista
Scott: Australian harvest worker and ESL teacher in Vietnam" |
| "Volunteering
globally for Doctors Without Borders" |
| "Living
and working abroad: How one family moved from England to Spain
to create an adventure-travel company" |
| "RVing: Another
creative, even affordable travel option" |
| "My Buddy
Mario: A True World Traveller and Intercultural Expert" |
| "Big
Apple Greeter: Exploring New York City with the help of a local
volunteer - free of charge" |
| "Presenting:
Mother-daughter team Martina & Jennefer go on a 1400 km
biking trip through Germany" |
| "My
Interview and Real-Life Travel Adventure with Toronto Hippo
Tours" |
| "Coming up: Mony
talks about her 5000 km Walk for Peace" |
| "Dan and Judith House-Swap
for 2 years in Provence" |
| "Captain Ron
Talks About Houseboating - An Affordable Travel Option" |
| "Presenting: Pier 21
- Canada's Front Door to Millions of Immigrants" |
| "Caretaking: An Innovative
Solution for Global Rent-Free Living " |
| "Presenting: Dr.
Arya & His Incredible Trekk To Nepal" |
| "Presenting: Caribana
- Toronto's Huge Caribbean Culture Festival" |
| "Presenting: Pride
Toronto - One of Toronto's Largest Festivals" |
| "Presenting: SERVAS:
Peace and intercultural exchange - Stay and connect with a local
host" |
| "Presenting: Doors
Open Toronto - Toronto's Architecture Festival" |
| "The Traveller
Next Door: My friend Carol - Expert on Turkey and Greece" |
| "Presenting: Sue
Kenney: Pilgrim, Bestselling Author & Keynote Speaker" |
| "Coming Up:
Sue Kenney & the Camino de Santiago" |
| "Presenting:
Ivana Grzetic: Former Miss Universe Croatia - Now Sea-Kayaking
Entrepeneur in Dubrovnik" |
| "Coming up:
Jerry Gain - European Tour Expert and Urban Visionary" |
| "Coming
up: My friend Carol - An expert on Istanbul" |
| "Coming
up: A Spotlight on the Biggle Apple Greeters" |
| "Cultural
Insights: Men, Women, Church, Family, Even Pets in Spain" |
| "The
Adventurer Next Door: My friend Leslie in Antigua" |
| "Coming
up: My friend Leslie in Antigua" |
| "Coming
up: A Special Adventure - Two Years in Provence" |
| "Presenting: Dr. Rajiv Arya, My Cool Dentist" |
| "Presenting: Jeff Minthorn - Editor of
Verge Magazine" |
| "Coming up: Jeff Minthorn, Editor of Verge
Magazine" |
| "Coming up: My Dentist - A Really Cool
Guy!" |
| "Karla Darocas: Artist, Entrepeneur and
Canuck Expatriate in Spain" |
| "Second interview coming up: Karla Darocas!" |
| "Presenting: BARBARA WINTER! |
| "First Interview Coming Up: Bestselling
Author Barbara Winter!" |
For comments and suggestions, to share your own experiences or
to participate in an interview please email
me.
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