I’m Gareth Leonard and this is a story about leaving behind everything comfortable I knew, in search of a dream… I hope you don’t mind if I take a brief pause from the “Travel Deeper Australia” series to bring you the first ever T2T Trailer. This bad boy is long
Hop on Yelp, Zomato, or other foodie review sites and you will quickly get a grasp of a cities best and/or most popular restaurants. While this can generally be a good barometer for finding great places to eat, sometimes finding the hidden, lesser known, or brand new spots that haven’t
While some enjoy blasting around cities hitting up bars, checking out attractions, or partying, some just want to find a place to curl up with a book and zen out. One place where this isn’t just possible, but encouraged, is Montreal, Quebec. A Canadian city with major European roots, visiting
Canada’s largest city, Toronto, Ontario, is a booming business metropolis. As Canada’s economic and business capital, it has developed something of a reputation as a cold and expensive city. While it can be that in certain areas, Toronto is actually loaded with culture, character, and history. From it’s days as
If the first thing you reach for when you head out the day is your camera there is no better place to be a shutter bug than in Montreal. Montreal, the largest city in the province of Quebec, is the epicentre of Canada’s bi-lingual roots. Featuring an eclectic blend of
This past Saturday marked the 2 year anniversary of Tourist2Townie.com and my quest to travel deeper. On October 1st, 2009 I left everything comfortable in my life in search of something more. My dream was to become part of a foreign community, learn new skills, meet new people and experience
June Recap: I lost my Pacific Northwest virginity this month and now I feel like a real man. It was a major rite of passage that I’ve been nervous about for some time. I’ve penetrated Vancouver, Seattle and Portland I have more confidence than ever to experience new frontiers. I
You could see the smoke billow up from behind the hotels in downtown Vancouver. Helicopters circled as crowds scattered and riot police moved in. I was watching the whole thing unfold from a comfy rooftop terrace high above all the chaos. As the Bruins netted their third of four goals,
I stayed in Vancouver Wednesday night after the TBEX conference to experience game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals live. This was the 3rd time in Vancouver Canucks 41-year history that they’ve reached the Stanley Cup and I wanted to be a part of it. After witnessing the incredible game
Think of a surfing holiday, and a few stereotypes will rear their heads. Palm trees, beach bums, and clear warm waters: all things that you’re unlikely to associate with Canada. But although Canada is more famous for it’s mountain sports than water sports, it actually boasts some amazing destinations for the