http://seesimi.com Adventures of a Travel Snob Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:19:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://seesimi.com/supreme-sugar-shacking-au-pied-de-cochon/ http://seesimi.com/supreme-sugar-shacking-au-pied-de-cochon/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:38:36 +0000 Sita http://seesimi.com/?p=1977 Sugar shacking is an important part of Quebec culture. So a sugar shack hosted by Quebec's award winning chef Martin Picard is undoubtedly pure magic. Reservations are made by e-mail only, 4 months in advance. Rumour has it that the seats sell out within the first hour. Having had the privilege of attending the first sugar shack of the season, I present to you the inside scoop (menu and photos) of this legendary epicurean affair.]]> http://seesimi.com/supreme-sugar-shacking-au-pied-de-cochon/feed/ 1 http://seesimi.com/non-traditional-transportation/ http://seesimi.com/non-traditional-transportation/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:01:42 +0000 Sita http://seesimi.com/?p=1887 Getting from one place to another always proves to be an interesting and important part of the travel experience. So why not mix it up a little? This week we explore some memorable modes of transportation: planes, trains and automobiles have been excused from the list. (But parachutes, jungle trams and motorbikes made it). ]]> http://seesimi.com/non-traditional-transportation/feed/ 0 http://seesimi.com/mayan-temples/ http://seesimi.com/mayan-temples/#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:07:53 +0000 Sita http://seesimi.com/?p=1703 Just yesterday we ushered in the first day of the last year of the world. Um, according to the Mayans, I mean. Although I have outgrown fears of apocalyptic prophesies, what I never seem to get enough of is my love for ancient buildings. Twice have I been to Mexico, and twice have I taken a day away from the beautiful beaches that line the Caribbean Sea to visit the temples of the Mayans: Tulum and Chichen Itza.]]> http://seesimi.com/mayan-temples/feed/ 0 http://seesimi.com/mexico/ http://seesimi.com/mexico/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:31:35 +0000 Sita http://seesimi.com/?p=1628 Although fairly new to 30, I can't help but look back at my 20s and think of all the things I will never be able to do again. One of these things is being a college spring breaker in Cancun, Mexico. But realistically, that's probably for the best. Here's info about the fifth country I visited during my travel goal to visit 30 countries by my 30th birthday. Learn what else Mexico has to offer, besides crazy college kids and amazing tequila.]]> http://seesimi.com/mexico/feed/ 0 http://seesimi.com/usa/ http://seesimi.com/usa/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:27:48 +0000 Sita http://seesimi.com/?p=1618 So... I turned 30 and the world didn't end! Who would have thought? I am happy to say that I was able to complete my travel goal, and am making my way through a quick recap of the countries I visited by my 30th birthday. Why USA? Just to experience the different sub-cultures the country has to offer. The "melting pot", as it is known, is different from east to west coast, from north to south. Oh! and soul food... make a trip just to get you some grits!]]> http://seesimi.com/usa/feed/ 1 http://seesimi.com/barbados/ http://seesimi.com/barbados/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:39:32 +0000 Sita http://seesimi.com/?p=1605 Welcome to my mother's birthplace, and the second country I visited, the first time barely 2 years old. Rich in natural cane sugar (which is turned into some of the world's finest rum) and home to the flying fish, Barbados is an ecological wonder. With its unspoiled (and sometimes deadly) beaches, fun loving culture, relaxed way of life and interesting culture, how could you not want to visit Barbados? ]]> http://seesimi.com/barbados/feed/ 0 http://seesimi.com/30-by-30-canada/ http://seesimi.com/30-by-30-canada/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:07:15 +0000 Sita http://seesimi.com/?p=1578 This is it! In just under a month, I will stop being a fun-loving 20-something year old and start a new decade in my life. It will also mark the end of my travel goal. Here's a quick recap of the countries I visited in my pursuit to visit 30 countries by my 30th birthday. COUNTRY No. 1 - CANADA. Learn why you should go to my home and native land.]]> http://seesimi.com/30-by-30-canada/feed/ 0 http://seesimi.com/why-you-have-to-go-to-havana/ http://seesimi.com/why-you-have-to-go-to-havana/#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:37:50 +0000 Sita http://seesimi.com/?p=1289 Like most in North America, you only get 2 weeks vacation, you're tight on cash, and all you want to do is relax somewhere hot, sipping on some fruity alcoholic beverages. But take a day or two away from Varadero's beauty to witness Havana's magic. Read 4 reasons why, with pictures!]]> http://seesimi.com/why-you-have-to-go-to-havana/feed/ 4 http://seesimi.com/varadero-cuba/ http://seesimi.com/varadero-cuba/#comments Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:00:00 +0000 Sita http://seesimi.com/?p=1151 Calling all North Americans! Make the best use of your limited 2 weeks of vacation and book an all-inclusive vacation to Cuba. Do you know, that with a little patience, you can get an all-expenses paid, week in paradise for only $600? I'm talking 4-star resorts, airfare included, and all you can eat and drink, all day, everyday! Coming from America? Just fly through Canada (I met a few Americans while there who snuck into the country that way). Plus, there is so much more to do than just lay on a beach (as if laying on the beach wasn't enough!). ]]> http://seesimi.com/varadero-cuba/feed/ 2 http://seesimi.com/blogsherpa-carnival-17-feel-good-travel/ http://seesimi.com/blogsherpa-carnival-17-feel-good-travel/#comments Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:30:39 +0000 Sita http://seesimi.com/?p=1236 With 2010 now behind us, we have five years left to meet the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals to end extreme poverty. In 2000, when the goals were set, 50% of the world's population lived on only $1/day. A decade later, these people are surviving on $1.25. I called on the help of a few great travel writers, involved with Lonely Planet's Blogsherpa program, to share some of their experiences with volunteering overseas and to hopefully inspire you to do the same. It's not too late to add another new year's resolution to the list!]]> http://seesimi.com/blogsherpa-carnival-17-feel-good-travel/feed/ 3