I’m back in Toronto writing this post after what will certainly be one of the most memorable weeks in my life. Shortly after my last post, the group was scheduled to begin what we hoped would be the highlight of our tour. A trip to Agues Calientes where, we hoped, we’d get a head start [...]
It’s safe to say that if you’re a resident of Cusco, Peru you’re most likely working in the tourism industry. As the gateway city to Machu Pichu and the many trails that lead there, Cusco is a city who’s future is so dependant on it’s past.
From the time Liz and I arrived at our [...]
You can’t go to the rainforest and not expect rain. But when it downpours from 4am till late afternoon you start wondering if maybe you should have picked a sunny destination for your holiday.
With some patience, good local food and a yoga break, the afternoon came soon enough for our group to move on [...]
On Monday Liz and I departed Toronto for Peru for a two week tour. We’re travelling light, with no more than a backpack and a daypack each as we’ll be trekking through the Amazon, hiking to Machu Pichu (assisted by a train ride, since we’re not that adventurous) and visiting Cusco, Lake Titicaca and Puno [...]
More proof that low-budget, high-design makes for big profits. Motel 6 is projecting a 100% increase in bookings next year thanks to a down economy and a great redesign from the creator of Virgin Airline’s airplane cabins.
Read more at Dwell
In this economic climate, you’re probably not thinking about airports. However, when traveling it’s the one thing you’ll always have a comment about – and it’s probably not a nice comment. On the flip side, there are some great airports out there. If you’re traveling soon, maybe you’ll pass through one of these.
I’m back from Vancouver and posting my recaps of IxDA’s Interaction 09 conference on the Teehan+Lax blog. Enjoy.
Oh, and a word about Vancouver: Go.
Leaving for Vancouver this week to attend IXDA’s Interaction Design 2009. I’m looking forward to meeting counterparts in my field and bringing back a wealth of knowledge to Teehan+Lax.
If you’re there and you want to sync up send me a message on Twitter (@derekvaz) or just drop me an email (derek at derekvaz dot [...]
I just returned from a quick getaway to Ottawa with the lady (via Porter Air, which despite some delays returning, I highly recommend).
Great news upon my return too including the Raptors handedly defeating the (healthy) Houston Rockets, ImageSpark getting warmed-up for it’s launch and my Theory shades arriving; a sweet Christmas gift courtesy of Liz. [...]
JetBlue is unveiling their brand new Terminal 5 at JFK International Airport today. This is the latest step by the airline to get back to being what I call the H&M of the sky; a discount brand that focuses on innovation, style and service.
