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Journey to my First Bodybuilding Competition

Posted on September 10, 2016February 16, 2017 by poymeetsworld
I never thought I’d say this, but I am doing a Bodybuilding Competition! The photo above is of Jennifer Weintz, my Trainer and Coach – one of my biggest sources of inspiration and huge sup... Read More

An adventurous day – 6 New Activities on Day 1 of Competitours 2016

Posted on September 7, 2016September 7, 2016 by poymeetsworld
Follow along the action packed first day with the video summary of Ivy and I getting to Day 1 in Amsterdam! Read my introduction about the Competitours Adventure Tour here I will be updating this pos... Read More

Travel and Food Writing Class – Recipe for a Blueberry Coffee Cake

Posted on August 25, 2016August 26, 2016 by poymeetsworld
My very last assignment for my Travel and Food Writing course! (Actually, my last assignment that I’ll be working on is finishing my longer piece about my Competitours adventures!). This past ... Read More

Archery Tag and Happy Hunger Games – May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favour!

Posted on August 23, 2016August 26, 2016 by poymeetsworld
One of the immediate highlights of my European Amazing Race experience of darting across Europe and trying unique activities was Archery! Archery had long been on my bucket-list – even before the po... Read More

Travel and Food Writing Class – A Weekend in Las Vegas

Posted on August 16, 2016August 26, 2016 by poymeetsworld
My latest writing assignment for my UBC Travel and Food writing class was to produce a piece on “A Weekend in …” (previous assignment was a Restaurant Review). I had just returned f... Read More

Travel and Food Writing Class with UBC – España Restaurant Review

Posted on August 9, 2016August 26, 2016 by poymeetsworld
My latest professional/ personal development project: I am taking a Food and Travel Writing course with UBC’s Continuing Studies Program this Summer! Course description: If you’ve always drea... Read More

Highlight Reel Video: 11 Day European Adventure “Competitours”

Posted on July 12, 2016August 26, 2016 by poymeetsworld
By the end of day two, as all of us “Competitouristas” settled into a quaint historic village in Maastricht, Netherlands, I truly felt like I had already been in Europe for over a week! D... Read More

Competitours 2016 – Pre Trip Challenge #2 TEAM MASCOT

Posted on June 22, 2016June 23, 2016 by poymeetsworld
Update #2 – For our next pre-trip challenge as part our Amazing-Race travel experience and competition in Europe, Ivy and I had to create a video introducing our team’s mascot! [Previous u... Read More

How You Can Get Free Perks and Luxury Upgrades While Traveling

Posted on June 19, 2016September 3, 2016 by poymeetsworld
As promised, here’s how I got free perks like using lounge showers at the airport, and getting upgraded to a deluxe ocean suite in the Seychelles. Just got back from an incredible vacation to t... Read More

Competitours 2016 – Pre Trip Challenge #1 TEAM NAME

Posted on June 1, 2016September 1, 2016 by poymeetsworld
Ivy and I are participating in Competitours 2016 – An Amazing-Race travel experience and competition in Europe! Tagline of “Sight-DOING, not just Sight-SEEING”! 11 days, 11 teams ... Read More

New Year Hackathon in Las Vegas and Surprise Winnings

Posted on January 2, 2016August 26, 2016 by poymeetsworld
2016 – How’s this for a new change? I’m currently in Las Vegas at the Palms Casino nightclub for a hackathon! It’s Day 2 of the next 364. It might be a bit cliché to create n... Read More

Cali Life – Palm Springs Canyon Hike and Joshua Tree National Park

Posted on December 30, 2015August 18, 2017 by poymeetsworld
As part of my family vacation (Christmas in Vegas, hosted by my sister the local), we took a few road trips (Death Valley Day Trip!) and an extended trip to Palm Springs where my Aunt and Uncle live. ... Read More

Epic Black Tusk Hike

Posted on September 5, 2015September 1, 2016 by poymeetsworld
As much as I love traveling around the world and exploring new exotic sights, there are moments when places in my own backyard just take my breath away. The views along the Black Tusk hike near Whistl... Read More

Turkey Highlights – Overview of Planning and Preparation

Posted on August 2, 2015June 18, 2016 by poymeetsworld
Just got back from 12 days in Turkey traveling through 8 cities – loved every moment and I would return to each place again! I began and finished my journey solo but spent the majority of my tim... Read More
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