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The night before I leave

brazil visa

Toronto, Canada Almost exactly three years ago I left for Mexico, turning my back on a relationship, career and most of my possessions. The journey has been incredible. I have taken many risks but have also been immensely fortunate and I could never imagine going back to my old life. I’m in control of my [...]

The first time I was robbed

cao dai

It is more common than you think, getting robbed in Saigon puts you into a club with many other travelers who were robbed the very same way.

Dolled up for roller derby

roller derby

Roller Derby just may be one of the most entertaining sports with the best value.

Food Friday: The home of jalapeno bacon

andres marquez

Fonda Lola is not technically open yet but it has already won me over with its jalapeno bacon.

Feel More Alive

At top of Machu Picchu

Toronto, Canada When I announced I was going to the Galapagos I had a strange feeling of guilt. Maybe because it was such a big trip it was like bragging in advance of something I knew would be amazing. Sometimes I feel that way when I eat an incredible meal, but then I think I [...]

Thriving on uncertainty

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Toronto, Canada Having a base in Toronto means figuring out how to balance my life here and on the road. I’d love to say it’s been an easy process but I have learned it means I have to live without certainty. I love being here and I know this was the right thing to do. [...]

A city full of chef crushes

chefs plating

In Winnipeg there is a new generation of chefs changing the food scene in the city.