Instead of flying or taking the ferry, I travelled from El Nido to Coron on a three-day boat expedition, sleeping on remote islands, snorkeling untouched reefs and spending almost the entire journey in my bathing suit. Palawan is an island province in the western Philippines, known for its limestone cliffs, clear lagoons and hundreds of…
I spent a month in Cascais, from late November to late December, trading the start of a Canadian winter for coastal walks, seaside cafés, and temperatures around 10–18°C during my stay. I swapped my boots for sneakers and a light jacket and managed to get outside every single day. I was working remotely, so exploring…
My Sintra day trip was all about Pena Palace, gardens, and forest trails. I spent hours wandering through the greenery, hiked up to the palace, and took my time exploring instead of trying to fit every famous attraction into one day. I visited in December, on a slightly cloudy day that made the forest feel…
I travel a lot, and sometimes I’m not just traveling, I’m working full-time while doing it. That means my travel tech essentials need to solve real problems: keeping my devices charged, helping me work comfortably, blocking out airport noise, and making sure I can actually get online. I don’t carry gadgets just because they look…
During a month in Portugal, I based myself in Cascais while working remotely and used my mornings, weekends and days off to explore the Lisbon region. I wandered through palace gardens in Sintra, hiked along the cliffs near Cabo da Roca, waited for giant waves in Nazaré, went dolphin watching in Setúbal and even scuba…
I visited Peyto Lake in late June, and while I’ve seen many beautiful landscapes in my life, this one truly felt like a one-of-a-kind gem. Nestled in the valley below the viewpoint, surrounded by forest and mountain peaks, the lake almost doesn’t look real. Depending on the season and light, you can see the deep…
Choosing between Moraine Lake vs Lake Louise canoeing is a lovely problem to have until you see the rental prices and realize you probably want to choose just one. I visited both lakes during my Canadian Rockies road trip and chose to canoe at Moraine Lake. I’ll walk you through my thought process below, but…
Johnston Canyon is one of the most popular hikes in Banff National Park. Before I went, I had already read plenty of posts from people describing the trail as feeling almost like part of a herd. The path is narrow in places, and when it gets busy, hikers can end up following each other very…
I booked my Canmore helicopter tour as the very first activity of my Banff trip. My goal was to experience the Canadian Rockies from different perspectives. Seeing them from above felt like an incredible place to start. I flew with Alpine Helicopters at the end of June 2026, choosing the 35-minute Mt Assiniboine & Glaciers…
Winter in Canada is beautiful but if you’re not dressed properly, it can also become uncomfortable very quickly. Depending on where you’re travelling, winter conditions can begin as early as November and linger into March or even April, with December through February bringing some of the coldest weather. I live in Quebec City and have…