Travel
Sodden at Orono Crown Lands
A short rainy hike at a new spot, a small wardrobe lesson learned, and a very kind barista who pretended not to notice.
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What's In My Bag
Packing for a work retreat in Mexico. Everything I need to be productive, sleep well, stay healthy, and have a little fun, all in a carry-on.
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What It Means to Be Canadian Right Now
A couple of days in Ottawa reminded me of something I learned in grade 7 and have been thinking about ever since — Canada as a mosaic, not a melting pot. We are so wildly different from coast to coast, and somehow that's exactly the point.
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A Different Way to Travel
Trains are a much different way to travel than any other. It's more civilized, I feel. From commuting on VIA Rail to crossing Canada with my kids, train travel has given me some of my best memories.
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The Anti-Bucket List
I'm going to Scotland. Not for work. Not with family. Just me and a pair of hiking boots. At 50, I'm rethinking what a bucket list even means.
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An Unexpected Trip to Egypt
A customer insisted on an in-person onboarding in Egypt during the pandemic. What started as a business trip turned into camels at the pyramids, crawling into ancient tombs, and one of the most spiritually charged experiences of my life.
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A Day Exploring Oslo: Art, Architecture, and the Fjord
Before heading to Denmark for a conference, I scheduled a solo day in Oslo to acclimate to the time zone. What I discovered was a city where art and urban life are beautifully intermingled - sculptures on every corner, world-class architecture, and stunning fjord views.
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A Solo Week in Ontario's Autumn Trails Around Northumberland
Last fall I took a week off to explore some of Ontario's most beautiful trails—Northumberland Forest, Lakefield, Warsaw Caves, and more. Armed with my Sony a6700 and a Peak Design camera clip, I captured the season at its peak.
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