Visiting Pissouri, Cyprus

Pissouri village is located on the southern coast of Cyprus between Limassol and Paphos. The village is perched on the Cape Aspro ridge has a big square in the heart with many taverns, cafes, churches and access to the beautiful…

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Visiting Omodos Wine Village in Cyprus

Tucked away high up in the Troodos Mountains is the sweetest little wine village. Omodos is a bustling hub of activity, reached by a winding road through stunning landscapes. The Cypriot countryside features rolling hills, beautiful history, cultural highlights and…

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Visiting Kourion Beach in Cyprus

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 a Day in London, England

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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How to Spend a Weekend in Banff in Alberta, Canada

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 in BC, Canada

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 in California, USA

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 in BC, Canada

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 in BC, Canada

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 in BC, Canada

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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