South West USA Day Trip – Oatman, Arizona and Grapevine Canyon

Posted on March 31, 2017August 18, 2017 by poymeetsworld

Lucky me, I head to Vegas a minimum of twice every year now that my sister lives there full time working on her start up! I’m still amazed at how much natural beauty exists beyond the infamous str... 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

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