Little Observationist Turns One
It’s hard to believe a full year has gone by already, but it was April 1 when I set out […]
Life & Culture
Life & Culture
Instagrammable Moments: March 2014
It’s been a strange month for me. The first week I was in North Tonawanda, New York, for a whirlwind
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It’s been a long week. Well, a long few weeks during which I wasn’t able to leave the house since
In Conversation: Q&A Series
Interview: Paul Fowler
Photo: Paul busting out the salsa moves in Colombia Paul is one of those true travelers that I often envy,
Travel Stories
A Frozen Walk Around Boston Harbor
At the end of February, before all of my eye surgery drama kicked off, I went to Boston for about
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Going home always feels quite surreal. It goes by in a whirlwind every time, except for short moments on silent
Travel Stories
Caution: Falling Ice and Snow in Boston
The bone-chilling cold in the Boston air was a bit of a shock to the system last week after a
Life & Culture
Instagrammable Moments: February 2014
When February kicked off, it brought the last few days of my mom’s short visit to London. Most of February
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One of my most favourite ways to pass a weekend is by exploring a new city. Though Boston isn’t entirely
In Conversation: Q&A Series
Interview: Robert White-Harvey
Photo: Rob at Hotel California, Dilli, East Timor After a short conversation with Rob, I asked to feature him on Little
Travel Stories
Visiting Guane: A Sleepy Colombian Village
Remember the recipe for fried “big ass” ants (hormigas culonas) from last Monday? Cultivating these large, winged creatures for healing
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A candlelit dinner on a long wooden table in a lovely Holland Park dining room with two other couples and
Exploring London
London’s Natural History Museum: From the Outside
It was a beautifully sunny Sunday with vibrant blue skies. I popped into Paul for my daily English breakfast tea
Life & Culture, Travel Stories
Recipe: Fried “Big Ass” Ants (Hormigas Culonas) from Colombia
A smoky, woodsy scent fills the air in Mogotes, Colombia, during the rainy season – around late March or early
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Last weekend, Jorge and I celebrated our two-year anniversary at the same place we had our second date: Le Quecumbar
Exploring London, Travel Stories
On Life Abroad: Expectations, Curiosity & Reflection
It was January 23, 2007. I was feeling quite exhilarated by the sound of the train flying over the tracks
Life & Culture
On Thoughtfulness
A card arrived Monday night with a colourful child’s drawing on the front. It said “Philippines” in the black marker
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10 of the Best Books by Bloggers
I could spend a whole evening catching up with my favourite bloggers, a cup of tea in hand. There are
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