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Book Review: Hypertravel – 100 Countries in 2 Years
Hardie Karges, the author of Hypertravel – 100 Countries in 2 Years is a man on a mission. His goal is to go to every country in the world. And over a two year period, he manages to knock 100 countries off his list. His self published, 300 plus page book, is not your typical travel guide. [...]
Book Review: The Mackenzie River Guide
Have you ever considered paddling, either by kayak or canoe, Canada’s longest river – The Mackenzie River? If you haven’t, you will after reading Michelle Swallow’s The Mackenzie River Guide: A Paddler’s Guide to Canada’s Longest River. Michelle takes you on an 1850 kilometer journey that with good weather and moderate mileage, will take you a minimum [...]
Book Review: Leading at the Edge
Though it’s been almost 100 years since Shackleton’s ill-fated voyage, his leadership style and lessons in the face of adversity still ring true. Those lessons are used as a backdrop for Dennis N.T. Perkin’s book, Leading at the Edge. Dennis brings his considerable talent as the CEO of The Syncretics Group, a company that specializes in effective [...]
My Favourite Reads From 2011 & What’s on My 2012 Wish List
I don’t know about you but I feel lost without a book on the go. I need to read everyday – even if some-days it’s only a page or two. This year I’ve read about 45 books – some great, many mediocre and a few I shouldn’t have bothered with. Here are my favourite reads [...]
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I’ve been all over the world – to all continents but Antarctica and to a grand total of 53 countries. I’ve always got some sort of an adventure planned – even if it’s only a weekend. I thrive on change and travel provides that.
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Book Reviews
Book Review: Leading at the Edge
Though it’s been almost 100 years since Shackleton’s ill-fated voyage, his leadership style and lessons in the face of adversity still ring true. Those lessons are used as a backdrop for Dennis N.T. Perkin’s book, Leading at the Edge. Dennis brings his considerable talent as the CEO of The Syncretics Group, a company that specializes in effective [...]
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