First Timer to Japan: Trains
When Billy and I created our itinerary for Japan, we thought that it may have been a bit ambitious. We planned to do a big loop in central Japan, spending extended time in 6 cities with a few stops in-between over the course of two and a half weeks. This would have been break-neck speed in Europe. And I don't know about you, ...
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First Timer to Japan: Gardens and Cherry Blossoms
Earlier this year, my partner and I went on a two-week adventure to Japan for my 30th birthday year. It's been a dream of mine to visit Japan and explore all its cultural and natural wonders. I haven't done any travel blogging in ages, so I thought that a small photo series of my discoveries in Japan could be helpful for ...
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Migration Patterns Podcast is now live!
My very first podcast season is now live! Migration Patterns is an interview show where I speak to immigrants who have made Canada their home. At first, I was looking to interview recent immigrants and new Canadians but as a moved forward with this project, I learned that the immigration process is an experience that stays ...
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Migration Patterns: Interviewees Needed for New Podcast
I have some exciting news - I've been quietly working on creating an interview podcast! It's called Migration Patterns and my goal is to share stories of recent immigrants and new Canadians. My aim for the podcast is to talk about the movement of people across the world and what takes us to our destination, and ...
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Finding Affordable Local Art for Your Home
As a child, visiting my Grandma B's house meant seeing naked ladies. In paintings on the walls. [caption id="attachment_2798" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Palma il Vecchio - de Badende Nymphenen Diana and Callisto. It probably was not this exact painting, but something similar...[/caption] She had a detailed yet ...
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Flenglish: To be a Large Woman
In Belgium there is a term for a "larger than life" woman. She does what she pleases, she's confident, and people respect her. She's a hele grote madam. I'm due for another Flenglish lesson, where I explain some cool things I've learned from the Flemish language and applied them to my english vocabulary. The first time I ...
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All Night Art Party: Nuit Blanche Edmonton
Nuit Blanche: French colloquialism for "a sleepless night." Since moving to Edmonton, I've wanted to volunteer. I really enjoy volunteering and I firmly believe it's an important place to start exploring new personal or professional goals. It's a chance to contribute to the community and yourself at the same time! Billy ...
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