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Around the Town on 20 Cents-Lazy Historians' Way

Montreal, Quebec

Desbarats outlines a hypotheitcal, self-guided, tour on Montreal which he dubs the “20 cent tour.” He is somewhat sarcastic and comical in his design of the tour. It focuses on historical locations and building, many of which are…

Berlin Wall Big Tourist Attraction

Montreal, Quebec

Discusses the tourist attraction of the Berlin Wall and the fascination of creating a dichotomous interpretation of East and West. He interviews and ex-East German reporter who points out that East Germany has done quite well…

Japanese Hospitality Never Forgotten

Montreal, Quebec

Part six of a six part co-series with cartoonist Ed McNally about his three week stay in Japan. Desbarats outlines his experience at a traditional Japanese hotel. He wore Kimonos during his stay and he points out that nakedness…

Montrealer Finds The Other Montreal Tourists Never See

Montreal, Quebec

Desbarats outlines a cheaper, 21-cent tour of Montreal, which captures the less travelled but more authentic regions and sights of Montreal.

Sun Goddess More Approachable Than Geisha Girls

Montreal, Quebec

Part two of a six part co-series with cartoonist Ed McNally about his three week stay in Japan. Desbarats draws a contrast between temples in Japan and churches in Canada. They are much more informal than churches. He also…