My best travel experiences have been when I integrate into the local lifestyle and get to eat at your favourite places, hang out with your friends, and party with the locals. I want to do that everywhere if possible. If you are down to show me around, I'll be a gracious guest. If you want to come to Canada, you will always have at least a couch and a new friend.

Too many to name. Most powerful book I've come across in awhile is "The Happiness Hypothesis" by Jon Haidt. I buy it for anyone that will read it -- I think it's that valuable. But, It depends what I'm into at the moment. Music I listen to everything. Used to be a lot of rap and hip hop but after living with a DJ I am big into the bangers. Also, reggea and classic rock. I'll really listen to just about anything aside from polka.