Paul Kane Park in Watercolour
I spent the last warm evening of the summer drawing and painting at Paul Kane Park before the descent of autumn in Edmonton. Now, its cold and wet in Edmonton. I fear we are going to lose our beautiful autumn colours before the end of September. Paul Kane Ornamental Pond is a public-use park in Edmonton. It was ...
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A Road Trip in Slovenia
Imagine winding mountain roads, lush green forests, and sparkling blue lakes... is this the fictional world of Lord of the Rings? No, its the hidden gem of Europe that is the nation of Slovenia. Why Slovenia? Hiša Franko Our interest in Slovenia first began with an episode of Chef's Table about Ana Ros and her ...
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Seeking Interviews for Migration Patterns Season 3
Migration Patterns is coming back for the third season! This season I'm aiming for a longer series - the goal is 9 episodes that will run from September to December 2018. I'm into sharing stories of people from all ages and backgrounds. If you are interested, here's what to do: Fill out this form Pick up your ...
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Everyday Ramen in Tokyo
My first meal in Japan was a delicious, aromatic bowl of ramen. I had been dreaming of this moment since we booked our flights...even before. During our trip, my boyfriend (now husband) and I tried all sorts of different ramens. The combinations are endless. There's nourishing broth, noodles, veggies, pork. What's not to ...
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Tea Tasting in Tokyo
I highly recommend doing a tea tasting or a tea ceremony in Japan. Billy and I aren't major tea drinkers so we opted for a more casual tasting over a ceremony. We left the experience with an appreciation for tea and discovered some new flavours in our palate. This post I'm going to share a few photos I took during the ...
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Playlist – Spring Feels 2018
In Alberta, we experience the four seasons in extremes and I feel they are reflected in my everyday life. Especially how I experience music. In the spring and winter, I'm walking to work and have music in my ears for at least an hour everyday. In the summer, I'm listening at home - on the patio or with friends. Music ...
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Finding Edmonton in Tokyo Sushi Bar
I keep a small, grey-thatched Shinola notebook when I travel. I start each trip by recording my thoughts and feelings in the airplane on route. Did you know that people are typically more emotional in an airplane? Writing on the plane is a special gift to tap into those introspective, emotional places (without needing a drink ...
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