Machu Picchu & Pisac, Peru
Don't just go to Machu Picchu. There are so many other marvels to discover nearby. Check out Pisac, learn how to make alpaca dyes, and eat with the locals.
Tema Frank
Historical Fiction & Business Author, World Traveler & Speaker
Tema Frank
Historical Fiction & Business Author, World Traveler & Speaker
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Christmas in Lima, Peru
Reflections on Christmas Past, and Christmas in Lima, Peru
Quito, Ecuador – Part 2
Part 2 of a visit to Quito, Ecuador, including some history & politics, art, and a market tour
The Secret Symphony of the Streets of Lima, Peru
When I arrived in Lima, Peru, I was struck by the cacophony and craziness of the roads, in this country which boasts a traffic fatality rate that is 10 times that of Canada. From our Arequipa Avenue apartment we have…
Book Review: American Kingpin
American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road by Nick Bilton My rating: 5 of 5 stars A great example of how to do narrative nonfiction well. Luckily for the author, there were written records…
The Catch 22 of Access for People With Disabilities
As I enter my 9th week since breaking my leg I’m finding it increasingly difficult to stay upbeat. I’m still not allowed to do any weight bearing, still reliant on a combination of mobility scooter and crutches. And the daily frustrations…
Why I Can’t Go Visit My Friends Outside of London
I have learned, in the past 7 weeks since breaking my leg and renting a mobility scooter, about Zen and the Art of Motor Scooter Patience. But sometimes that patience is pushed to the breaking point, and now, I’m afraid,…
London Cultural Experiences
It has been a busy couple of weeks since my last post. My good friend, Sharon, continued the tradition we’ve had for over three decades of her coming to visit me anywhere in the world I live. It was lovely…
How Much Would You Pay For Outstanding Customer Service? Burberry’s Flagship London Store is Put to the Test
I’ve been reading about the wonders of Burberry’s flagship London store and its whizz bang technology for years. So now that I’m living in London for a few months, I decided to check it out. There are limits to how glamorous I can look…
UK: A Country That is Growing & Collapsing at the Same Time
I normally shy away from discussing politics in blogs, but reading an article about 3 hour wait times to enter the UK at Heathrow Airport finally pushed me over the edge. Not only have such wait times become standard, even…
Tema’s Scooter Life Continues
Went to the hospital for them to check on the cast a couple of days ago. They say the position is good (so I don’t get to pick a 3rd cast colour – darn!) but I’ve got another full 3…
Zen & the Art of Motor Scooter Patience
Last night (Friday) we went to see a classical guitar performance. It was lovely. The building, a fairly new one (past decade probably), was theoretically handicapped accessible, but the public lift was broken, and they really didn’t have their act…