Why Dance Matters

To say that nothing much has happened in the world of dance in the last fifty years is a complete and blatant disregard for the thousands and thousands of hours that millions of dancers around the world of every style…

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6 Hikes to Do on Oahu

In the middle of a particularly wet and cold Vancouver winter, I planned a week-long escape down to the gorgeous island of Oahu, the third-largest island in the state of Hawaii. WestJet flies directly from Vancouver to Honolulu, the capital…

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8 Beaches to Visit on Oahu

I visited Hawaii for the first time during the Christmas break in 2014. Safe to say it won't be the last! Here are eight beaches on Oahu you simply must see while you're there: Lanikai Beach, Kailua I was so…

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Polar Bear Swim at Wreck Beach

For some ridiculous reason, in below-zero temperatures, some friends and I decided that it would be a good idea to join in on our university's 2nd Annual Polar Bear Swim. Essentially, a couple thousand UBC students make their way down the…

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Sunrise at Evans Lake

There's a beautiful lakeside camp tucked away at the end of a dirt road in Squamish, on the shores of Evans Lake. For those lucky to stay here, whether it be for a summer camp or for an event, there…

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Visiting Corfe Castle

It had long been a dream of mine to visit the castle that inspired one of my favourite series of all time. Enid Blyton's Famous Five Adventures are often based around an enchanting castle by the name of Kirrin Castle,…

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Sunset on Bournemouth Beach

I hopped on a train in Southampton to make my way along the coast to Bournemouth for a one-night stay in in this beachfront escape. Where to Stay in Bournemouth Tthe Carisbrooke Hotel is a lovely walk through town from…

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A Weekend on the Isle of Wight

A perfect escape for a long weekend, the Isle of Wight is perched just off of the UK's southern coast. Sweet streets and gorgeous sunsets beckon to travelers looking for luxury hideaways or cozy B&Bs. How to Get to the…

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Visiting Cardiff Castle

We spent the day in Cardiff, with the highlight of our day being to visit the grand and magnificent Cardiff Castle. The architecture is beautiful, the decoration is detailed and there's a brilliant lookout point where you can see almost…

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How to Spend a Day in Stratford-Upon-Avon

Full of history and quaint charm, the sweet town of Stratford-upon-Avon checks all the boxes for a lovely British day out. Perhaps most well-known for being the birthplace of Shakespeare, one of the greatest playwrights to have ever lived, there…

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30 Things to Do in London

One of my favourite cities in the world is my home city of London. Bursting to the seams with attractions, while simultaneously embodying a rich culture, there is something for everyone in this fascinating place. I have compiled thirty of…

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A Weekend in Devon

The seaside county of Devon in southwest England is a lovely place to go for a weekend escape when one is in desperate need of sunshine and a beach. For anyone who grew up reading Enid Blyton's Famous Five series,…

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