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Alright, finally made the leap into 2012 with this site! It's now upgraded to using HTML5 and CSS3, so if you're having problems viewing the site or if it isn't degrading properly, you may want to upgrade your browser.
Jan. 26, 2012 - Ok, figured out the problem I'm having with the videos. Seems my copy of MIRO Video Converter isn't properly formatting the OGG or WEBM files properly. Until I can reformat the videos, please use Google Chrome to view them or in FireFox right click the video area and save the videos to watch them locally. I'll post again once it's resolved.
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Brad
Jan. 22, 2012 - Back in Canada... it's pretty cold here. Just got in from Playa Del Carmen in Mexico! Had a blast! New photos have been added and more are coming sortly.
About Me
My name is Brad Taylor (obviously) and I'm an avid Traveler, Web Designer/Developer, Toronto FC supporter and PhotoShop addict.
Just as a preface to the content in this site, the articles and photos are mainly to remind myself of where I've been and what I've done. If the articles or photo's can provide inspiration to others, that's a nice perk too!
I've been to eleven countries over the last five years and have many more destinations in mind. My next trip is going to be another GAP trip, this time I'll be going from Beijing to Bankok! If you're interested in where I've been and what I've been lucky enough to see, please see the travel articles, photos and videos.
If you've been somewhere I have, or have a destination suggestion for me, sign up on the discussion boards and let me know!
Cheers and enjoy my site.
Travel News
| Cycling the Silk Road Biking along the Silk Road last summer taught me something about the nature of gravity that Marco Polo neglected to mention in his writings. While burning muscle to the bone cycling through some of the most torturous terrain in Asia, I discovered that gravity is not fixed and immutable; not [...] |
| Backpacker Buzz Issue 84– Go Hostelling 12 Months of the Year! Do you ever wonder when the best time to stay at a particular hostel or visit a particular destination may be? Hostelling International - Canada - Pacific Mountain Region’s diverse network of hostels means there’s always somewhere to visit in every month of the year. |
| Backpacker Buzz Issue 84– Winter Warmers Don ’t Ignore the Call of Adventure in Australia’s Red Centre: From Alice Springs at Night to Contemplating Uluru |
| Backpacker Buzz Issue 84– New Orleans: Music and Life after the Storm In our second piece on travel and rebuilding after a devastating natural disaster, Jon Azpiri takes a look at New Orleans and life after Hurricane Katrina |
| Tracking Sand Those owning beachfront property in Spain are getting a little closer to the ocean than they may want. A study by Spain’s environment ministry predicts that beaches will shrink by an average of 15 metres by 2050 as sea levels increase by 2.5 millimetres a year and stronger waves and currents erode the coastline. Some beaches [...] |
| Trail Hunt The trails are winding, the scenery exotic and the culture diverse, making biking in Nigeria world class. |
| Backpacker Buzz Issue 83 –Indonesia: Tourism After The Tsunami In part one of Hostelling International's Tourism After Disaster Series, Jon Azpiri looks into life in Banda Aceh after the devastating tsunami. |
| Backpacker Buzz Issue 83 –A Day in the Life of a HI-Whistler Front Desker Joanne recounts how life has been after working at H.I. Whistler for a full 365 days! |
| Backpacker Buzz Issue 83: Happy 1st Birthday, HI-Whistler! On July 1, 2011, HI-Whistler celebrated its first birthday—and what a year it has been! HI-Whistler could not have chosen a better year to open, with the 2010-2011 winter season in Whistler enjoying its second snowiest season on record, and the slopes staying open until late spring. The energy following last year’s Olympic Games is [...] |
| Stand-up paddlers fundraise for Ontario hospital Stand Up For CHEO is a charity fund-raising event for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) featuring the new sport of stand up paddling. From July 8 – 10 participants can choose to paddle a variety of different distances in support of the CHEO Foundation. This Saturday Outpost’s own Paul Auerbach will be paddling the [...] |
News provided by outpostmagazine.com
Football News
Rafael van der Vaart admits Tottenham didn't deserve to beat Watford Dutchman admits his side were poor against the Championship team, while Carlo Cudicini believes Spurs should be targeting a league and cup double |
Manchester United's Paul Scholes: I missed playing more than I thought I would The midfielder has made three appearances since returning from retirement this month, and claims Sir Alex Ferguson was positive over his decision |
Everton 2-1 Fulham: Stracqualursi and Fellaini on target to complete Toffees turnaround David Moyes' men put their poor home form behind them to come from behind and progress to the fifth round of the FA Cup |
Watford 0-1 Tottenham: Rafael van der Vaart strike secures Spurs' passage to FA Cup fifth round Sloppy Londoners experienced enough to see off lower division opponents despite the Hornets having plenty of chances at an equalizer they and their fans probably deserved. |
Landon Donovan has two assists as Everton tops Clint Dempsey's Fulham in FA Cup In the battle of the Americans, Donovan's Everton came up trumps. |
Gabon 3-2 Morocco: Mbanangoye scores 98th-minute winner to eliminate Atlas Lions and put fervent Panthers into quarterfinal A dramatic goal from substitute Bruno Zita Mbanangoye eight minutes into stoppage time saw Gernot Rohr's co-hosts storm into the last-eight at the expense of favorite Morocco. |
PSV 3-1 Vitesse: Matavz, Mertens & Manolev fire hosts to victory The home side struggled to hold on to their lead in the closing stages of the game, but eventually bagged the full three points |
AC Milan's Adriano Galliani admits defeat in race for Manchester City's Carlos Tevez The San Siro outfit have seemingly pulled out of negotiations for the unsettled striker despite being close to an understanding with City regarding the transfer |
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard: We have to believe glory days can return to Anfield The England international, who had an injury plagued 2011, hopes Saturday’s fourth-round of the FA Cup clash at Anfield with Manchester United lives up to the hype |
Santos turns down Porto's 'comical' offer for Ganso The Portuguese champions' have been told to up their offer for the 22-year-old playmaker after their first attempt fell short of the club's valuation of the Brazil international. |
News provided by Goal.com