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About marloves2travel

Traveller at heart, passionate about other cultures, enjoy trying things whether it is going to culinary school in Paris, hiking in the Andes or the Tibetan plateau, staying at a Japanese zen monastery, scuba diving in the Malaysian Islands, kayaking in Haida Gwaii or riding my own motorbike in the chaos of Saigon. I love exploring life and having fun at the same time!

Deutschland taking the flak

Germany taking the flak.  Some see Germany as the villain in the current Greek crisis, arguing that it should be more lenient and forgiving with their debt. Since it has benefited from having access to cheap labour and to new … Continue reading

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The Wheels for the road less traveled 

The landscape of Transylvania is dotted with walled cities that date from the Middle Age. These were built by the Saxons to protect the inhabitants from the Tartar incursions. Many of them are surprisingly intact and well preserved. As there … Continue reading

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Identities that pushes boundaries in the art scene in Budpaest 

As this is Pride week in Budpaest, a whole week of activities dedicated to the event. I was lucky enough to attend one, which questions the use of one’s body to explore the importance of socialization. Presentation led by a … Continue reading

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Budapest cooler and prettier in pink

I don’t well in high temperatures, this made it difficult for me to visit Budapest today. So, when I didn’t want to brave the sweltering heat,  a fellow traveller kindly offered me her pink umbrella. I knew that I would … Continue reading

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Globe 2010

The 11th annual Globe conference took place in Vancouver during March 24 – 26th. It is a conference that links sustainability experts with those from the business community. I attended a town hall meeting titled “Moving the Green Economy Forward” … Continue reading

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The Guest Experience at the Four Seasons in Vancouver

Good hotel service in Vancouver was made by polite and efficient staff; it was sufficient to treat your guest well to be a top notch hotel. With the arrival of many international guests, the standard has improved greatly in recent … Continue reading

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UXCamp Vancouver 09 #uxcv09

The first UX Camp Vancouver was organized by Karen Parker from Burntsand and David Drucker,  a seasoned UI Consultant. The event was held at the Vancouver Film School on December 5th and it was attended by over 100 participants. In … Continue reading

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World Usability Day; Designing for a Sustainable World

The 5th Annual world usability day is taking place on Thursday, November 12 this year. The event encourages usability designers to think green by ensuring that the products they design get recycled into other products or that they are bio-degradable. … Continue reading

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Sunup to Sundown Design Slam, November 12

A bunch from the Vancouver User Experience Group (Vanue) are coordinating their efforts on November 12 for World Usability Day. With sustainability as the main theme, the Vanue group will be going to the large community garden on Pine Street … Continue reading

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The Human Factor by Kim Vicente

Kim Vicente is a cognitive engineering professor at the University of Toronto and has been named by Times Magazine as a leader for the 21 century who will shape Canada’s future. “Kim Vicente puts human simplicity into technology.” TIME Magazine … Continue reading

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