Author Archives: Daniel Roy

Daniel is a writer, backpack foodie, slow traveler, and endurance runner. He is the author of the upcoming book, "The Way of Slow Travel: A Hands-On Guide to the Best Travel of Your Life."

Pharos Pizza and the Soul of Edmonton

As an Edmonton institution is forced out of business, Backpack Foodie ponders the future of Edmonton's local food scene.

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The Announcement

The text of Backpack Foodie's announcement to his friends of his quitting his job for a year of travel.

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The Vegetarian Experiment: Conclusions

Back in January, I decided to go off meat for 3 months in what I called The Vegetarian Experiment. It turns out I didn’t last 3 months; but I definitely feel the experiment was a success. Here are a few ...

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Black Coffee, No Barcode

The story of Catfish Coffee Roasters, a local, socially responsible coffee roaster in Edmonton, Alberta.

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A Vegetarian with a Gun

Sunday morning, my shoulder will feel sore as hell. It’s getting punched repeatedly by a merciless bully. The bully’s name? .300 Winchester Magnum. I line up my shot, remembering not to lean forward too close to the rifle’s sight; I ...

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