A window to the World: What makes a good travel website?

As someone who remembers life before the Internet, I still recognize it as a magical thing. I remember traveling when the Internet was still in its infancy and it was a very different experience. When we traveled to Cancun in 1999, the only thing we had preplanned was our hotel and that was because we …

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Learning Japanese, I really think so: Observations on Duolingo from an English teacher

As a shamefully monolingual individual, I am always impressed at how people can switch between different languages. It makes me feel very North American and a typical English speaker. We English speakers get off easy because our language is the most commonly spoken second language, and there are few areas in the World that haven't …

Japan Travel Moment: onsen

Japan is famous for its onsen baths so you must put it on your itinerary; however, as with many things in Japan, there are specific rules you should follow. Here are my TOP 10 observations: Bathing is always done nude. Don’t be shy about exposing your whole self to random Japanese men (or women, but …

Part six: point being

The second last chapter of our epic adventure to Antigua. Finally, after almost a week of rain, we were able to visit a beach and even do some snorkelling. Miracles really can happen. Enjoy!https://paulpanchyshyn.com/part-six-point-being/

Japan Travel Moment: natto

I have eaten many “unconventional” things in the past, including things in Japan that twenty years earlier would have made me gag. At one time, neither Julia nor I would touch sushi, let alone sashimi, yet I had no problem eating raw beef with a raw egg, sea urchin, and I dutifully gulped down every …

Part five: for the love of Sure-Tox

It's time for part five of our great Antigua adventure. This features delicious local recipe ideas, a trip to the "big city," and my new favourite chemical insecticide, Sure-Tox. Enjoy! https://paulpanchyshyn.com/for-the-love-of-sure-tox/

Japan Travel Moment: Hachiko

One of the more popular tourist sites in Tokyo, besides the "golden turd" which I sadly missed, is the statue of Hachiko the dog. Just outside of Shibuya train station, one of the busiest stations in Tokyo, and in front of Shibuya crossing, one of the busiest intersections in the World, you'll find a statue …

Part four: name dropping

Another section in my Antigua travel story, where the situation starts to turn, thanks to friendlier weather, stories of celebrity encounters, and toxic insecticide. https://paulpanchyshyn.com/part-four-name-dropping/

Part three: rock bottom

The next in my series of stories from Antigua. This includes a visit to Nelson Dockyard, more rain, more welts, and more anguish. Ah... holidays. https://paulpanchyshyn.com/part-three-rock-bottom/

Part two: when it rains

The second part of our epic 2014 Antigua adventure featuring "Paul's Welt Watch." https://paulpanchyshyn.com/part-two-when-it-rains/