A Morning in Kourion Beach

Kourion Beach is a gorgeous little pebbled beach just outside Limassol in Cyprus. This area is full of history from the Greek and Roman ages, perhaps most famously for the Kourion Amphitheatre where cultural events are still held to this…

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How to Spend 1 Day in London

On my way to Cyprus, I had a 10-hour layover at Heathrow Airport, which gave me plenty of time to head out into London and explore! If your layover is at least 6 hours you may have time to leave…

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A Weekend in Banff

If you're on the hunt for a romantic weekend escape just in time for Valentine's Day weekend, make your way into the magical mountain escape of Banff in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. This quaint town is in the heart of…

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A Winter Guide to Whistler

Whistler is a true winter wonderland and an outdoor lover's playground. Bursting at the seams with all sorts of snowy activities and postcard-worthy landscapes, I spent a week in -15 degrees enjoying all the unique things to do in Whistler. To…

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A Winter Guide to Carmel-by-the-Sea

My parents and I spent the two most magical days of the year, Christmas Eve and Day in the quaint little storybook town of Carmel-by-the-Sea, an idyllic place on the California coast about two hours south of San Francisco. Where…

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I Graduated University

Today, I am done. In August, I walked out of my last exam as an undergraduate student, a political science final where I argued the ethics of ideologies in world headlines. The day before, I handed in my last paper, a…

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Cascade Falls Hike

On a rainy Sunday morning, I lay in bed scrolling through Instagram trying to see if I could find some sort of outdoor adventure that was doable in muddy, wet weather. Soon after, Dad and I drove for over an…

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My Morning Routine

A while ago, I signed up for the email list of a fantastic site called MyMorningRoutine.com. Basically once a week or every couple days, I get an email to my inbox with someone's morning routine. The entire site is dedicated…

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Whistler Train Wreck Hike

A quick-paced walk from the Whistler Olympic Athlete's village to a mangled, graffiti-covered train wreck is a lovely way to spend a morning. The trail was a little muddy but arrival to the wreck offered a glimpse into a different…

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Cheakamus Lake Hike

I spent Thanksgiving in Whistler with Sam's family and we spent the most perfect few days in the warm Autumn sunshine. The air was cool and crisp and the sunlight reflected in a gorgeous collection of fall colours - reds…

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Banff’s Most Beautiful Lakes

Moraine Lake We left the warmth of Sam's dorm room at 4:00am and headed out of the city into Banff National Park to catch sunrise at Moraine Lake, arguably one of the most picturesque locations in Canada. A brief pit-stop for…

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Borgeau Lake Hike

We gathered up a group of friends and hit the mountains in search of views and adventure. The hike up to Borgeau Lake was already chilly in early September, but still beautiful. The hike only had a few sections that were intensely…

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