Seattle and Redmond may only be a short drive away from each other, but their Big Tech tenants couldn’t be more different. Amazon’s headquarters feels like a futuristic city in the heart of Seattle: tall buildings, bustling streets, and the iconic Spheres that give employees an opportunity to work in a real cloud forest. Meanwhile, Microsoft’s campus in Redmond sits in a tranquil lush suburban forest, where low-rise buildings are connected by walking trails and electric shuttles. Two worlds, two philosophies, and both are shaping the future of work.

When the Finch West LRT officially began service on December  7, 2025, anticipation in Toronto was very high. This is not surprising considering that it was the first new metro line to open in over two decades. Although its sleek and spacious trains and new and shiny stations made positive first impressions, people could not help but notice the elephant in the room - the line is painfully slow. And while most people thought it was part of the soft launch, it quickly became very clear that this is going to be a permanent thing unless the politicians and both transit agencies operating the line - Metrolinx and TTC - sit at the table and fix it once and for all. The good news is that most of the much-needed changes are not too difficult to implement and require just a political will.

Lisbon isn’t just a destination - it’s an experience. It’s one of my favourite cities in the world because it feels real: vibrant, multicultural, and never fake. No matter the season, Lisbon has a way of making you fall in love

There’s a sound New Yorkers know by heart: the screech of steel wheels echoing through century-old tunnels, scaring thousands of rats that live beneath the platforms. The NYC subway isn’t pretty. It’s not clean. It’s often loud - and sometimes a little creepy. But it’s also the sound of movement: millions commuting, dreaming, surviving. New York is a city of grit and resilience, where people from every corner of the world squeeze into tight spaces with big dreams and endless possibilities. And the subway is just as diverse, tough, and vibrant as the city it serves. And it’s more than a transit system - it’s the city’s beating heart.

Built for the Century 21 Exposition in 1962, Seattle’s monorail was more than just a ride - it was a bold statement of futuristic ambition. With its sleek design and elevated track, it complemented the newly built Space Needle and echoed the same modernist style as Disney’s monorails in California. Together, they offered a preview of a world where transportation was fast, stylish, and visionary. More than sixty years later, Seattle’s monorail is still flying above the city like a living artifact, although it never quite lived up to the expectations of its time.

This is the 2nd part of the article about why Reykjavik stole my heart. Here are the link to the Part 1.

Iceland is one of the most captivating countries I’ve ever visited, and its vibrant capital, Reykjavik - home to over half the nation’s population - punches far above its weight. Looking back, it feels almost embarrassing that I originally planned to spend just a few hours in Reykjavik. By sheer luck, my daughter and I finished our epic Laugavegur hike a few days early, which gave us two full days in the city instead. And I didn’t regret a single minute. In this article, I’ll share nine things that surprised and fascinated me about this beautiful, underrated, very European city.