Jul 23, 2023

German Spy Museum in Berlin, Germany

No trip to Berlin, Germany would be complete without a little exploration of World War / Cold War history. The German Spy Museum (AKA Deutsches Spionagemuseum) highlights some of the unique, covert artifacts that spies and agents used, notably between East and West Berlin. Here are a few visuals from inside this popular Berlin attraction.

German Spy Museum Deutsches Spionagemuseum


German Spy Museum Deutsches Spionagemuseum

German Spy Museum Deutsches Spionagemuseum

German Spy Museum Deutsches Spionagemuseum

German Spy Museum Deutsches Spionagemuseum

German Spy Museum Deutsches Spionagemuseum

German Spy Museum Deutsches Spionagemuseum



German Spy Museum Deutsches Spionagemuseum

German Spy Museum Deutsches Spionagemuseum

German Spy Museum Deutsches Spionagemuseum

German Spy Museum Deutsches Spionagemuseum

German Spy Museum Deutsches Spionagemuseum

German Spy Museum Deutsches Spionagemuseum

German Spy Museum Deutsches Spionagemuseum

German Spy Museum Deutsches Spionagemuseum

German Spy Museum Deutsches Spionagemuseum

German Spy Museum Deutsches Spionagemuseum


Jul 19, 2023

Superwheel at the Calgary Stampede

The Superwheel (the largest travelling ferris wheel in the world) was back on the midway at the Calgary Stampede this year, but did you know they offer a VIP experience

We didn't either. 

The Superwheel has a single VIP capsule, and with upgraded seats and air conditioning, what you're really paying for is that it's the only capsule with a glass bottom. The perspective was cool, the air conditioning was appreciated, but the ride didn't last anywhere near long enough to justify the $25 per person ticket. Who am I kidding though, I'm easily swayed by a view. 

8/10 would go again lol. 

Superwheel Calgary Stampede

Superwheel Calgary Stampede

Superwheel Calgary Stampede

Superwheel Calgary Stampede

Superwheel Calgary Stampede

Superwheel Calgary Stampede
Superwheel Calgary Stampede

 

Jul 18, 2023

Jake Vaadeland & the Sturgeon River Boys

I was really impressed by Jake Vaadeland & the Sturgeon River Boys set on the Coca Cola stage at the Calgary Stampede this year.

Jake Vaadeland Music


Some describe their sound as a mix of bluegrass and rockabilly, but as someone who's been particularly swept up in nostalgia on my latest documentary, what I really loved was that it was like stepping back into the Calgary Stampede in 1959 - right down to the deliberate ad reads on stage. I was pleased I got the chance to meet the guys and pick up a record afterwards.

Jake Vaadeland Calgary Stampede

Jake Vaadeland Vinyl Record