Archive - Travel

When in doubt move to Buenos Aires – or just do it anyway

19 August 2010 by Natalie Sisson, 3 Comments
Darren and Beth the Brits now living in NZ before the crowd got out of control

Yes that’s my big news, and I have absolutely no doubt that this is hands down the best decision I have ever made. Despite only arriving home this Saturday afternoon from my trip to Europe,  I have wanted to live and work in BA, Argentina since my visit there in 2003 when I realised the [...]

Dalmatian Adventures and Island Hopping

13 August 2010 by Natalie Sisson, No Comments
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I really can’t believe that my travels are almost an end. I’m writing from a German Wings flight from Split to Cologne, where I’ll board a train to Frankfurt for my departure back to Vancouver tomorrow. This has been one helluva of a trip. 6 weeks of travelling to Prague, Budapest, Graz, Maribor Lake Balaton, [...]

How To Spot a Kiwi in Slovakia

2 August 2010 by Natalie Sisson, No Comments
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She will be the one who doesn’t understand a word of Slovakian. She will take close to 3 days to remember how to say thank you, by rhyming it with `requiem’ which is what it sounds like and replacing the R with a D. My friend, the lovely Kristina (fondly known as Kika) knows it’s [...]

A Frisbee Addiction That Could Be Life Threatening

21 July 2010 by Natalie Sisson, 2 Comments
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Despite what many of my Uggle friends think Ultimate is a dangerous sport. And before you ask Uggles is a non Ultimate player, think Harry Potter and it will all make sense. Before I left to play at World Club Ultimate Champs in Prague from 3-10 July I had to sign a participation form stating [...]

Reflections on Vancouver From A Restless Traveller

16 June 2010 by Natalie Sisson, 7 Comments

I’m getting itchy feet. Any time I have a trip planned it seems to bring out this wanderlust in me that makes me rethink where I want to be living. In less than two weeks I’ll be heading to Prague where I’ll be playing with team Zephyr at the World Club Championships. I can’t wait. [...]

The Most Exciting New Year To Date

2 January 2010 by Natalie Sisson, No Comments
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I’m not entirely sure why I’m so excited about 2010. But I am. It seems I’m not alone. From the people I’ve talked to and the articles, blogs, emails and tweets I’ve read recently, it’s fairly evident that people are very optimistic about this year. I know that a tough 2009 has made everyone want [...]

The Return of the Nomad

27 October 2009 by Natalie Sisson, 2 Comments
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Oh how the months have flown by with September and October being two of the busiest in my life. They’ve brought with them some key learnings, interesting challenges, a launch of one great Closed Beta product FundRazr and a launch of an online resource WomanzWorld. Some people might think it silly to attempt such a [...]

Is Canada worth it?

16 June 2009 by Natalie Sisson, No Comments
Is Canada worth it?

As I filled out the last of my forms for Permanent Residency today I wondered how much effort one should put into to have the right to be welcomed to another country? I’ve probably spent up to 4 hours now of ensuring I have all the right forms, rereading the detailed instructions, saying the right [...]

Magical moments in Costa Rica

9 June 2009 by Natalie Sisson, No Comments
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When my alarm went off at 4:30am on Friday 22 May I knew I was about to embark on adventure that would have a profound and lasting impact on my life. Was I right? Absolutely! 10 days in Costa Rica in the province of Guanacaste with 14 entrepreneurs from all over North America, brought together [...]

Top 3 reasons to love Vancouver

21 May 2009 by Natalie Sisson, No Comments
Room with a view

This is the crummy view I get to look out on each day from our ConnectionPoint office in Gastown. I know, how unlucky am I! Since spring arrived there’s been a new cruise ship to gaze out onto daily, and with that brings lots of tourists and a hive of activity to Gastown. When we [...]