Notes from the Blue Jays Bandwagon

In Late July, when news outlets across the country heralded the arrival of David Price and Troy Tulowitzki to the Toronto Blue Jays, I felt no hope left in me. I grew up in the Toronto of the nineties, when family restaurants were invariable splattered with signed Joe Carter memorabilia … Read More

The Modern Man’s Guide to Axe-Throwing

After attending league night at the Backyard Axe Throwing League, I’m not sure why anyone would settle for darts and billiards as the preferred release after the daily grind. Three rounds of five hatchet throws at the bulls-eye definitely gets the blood boiling in these winter months. And while it’s … Read More

Our Brave New Bitcoin World

“Imagine you’re sitting around a table at a restaurant, and the bill comes. It’s 500 bucks for a big group dinner, but $440 if you pay Bitcoin.” This is Joseph David, CEO of the Canadian Virtual Exchange (CAVIRTEX), Canada’s largest virtual exchange by market capitalization. “That’s where I see everything … Read More

A Tour of Irish Whiskey Distilleries

For many whiskey lovers, sampling and collecting alone are not an adequate homage to their poison of choice. These devoted individuals find themselves undertaking a pilgrimage to one of the many global epicenters of their favourite craft. While many will venture to Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail or the five regions of … Read More

Beach Hopping through the Dalmatian Coast

In a time where Europe has seen its capitals of leisure and relaxation move eastward, Croatia has emerged as a destination of choice for those seeking Mediterranean beachside retreat.  The nation’s addition to the European Union in 2013 only served to strengthen the flow of European and international tourists. It … Read More

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