“The day began like all the rest, a frantic beating in my chest” - Vance Joy Whether it is an upcoming job interview, a first-date or...

There is nothing like a bit of adventure off the beaten path to remind us of the importance of having less. Just last night I was...

“Life is Suffering. Suffering is real and almost universal. Suffering has many causes: loss, sickness, pain, failure, the impermanence of...

In my previous post, I discussed the book ’12 Rules for Life’ by Jordan Peterson and the meaning of Rule 1: ‘Standing up straight with...

I recently started reading Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos and one rule particularly resonated with me: “Stand...

In my previous post, I touched on the problems of social media and my resolution to use social media less and connect more in-person....

As 2020 has faded like a bad nightmare and 2021 has started, it is time to start implementing our New Year’s resolution. For myself, my...

2020. What a year! As if the controversy of the US election wasn’t enough drama, a little event called the COVID-19 pandemic spread...

There is an old saying that “there is plenty more fish in the sea”. This saying clearly refers to dating, suggesting there are other...

There is much debate about what was the true start of the environmental movement. Was it Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring or was it the...

Let me just start with a disclaimer: beef and cow’s milk are delicious. Whether that be on a BBQ, in lasagne, pasta or in smoothies, beef...

It is not surprising that Thailand is one of the most popular destinations in all of South-East Asia. Perfect beaches, friendly locals,...

One of the most unexpected and undiscovered travel destinations of South-East Asia is Vietnam. With it’s amazing street food, French...

With plans for international travel in 2020 looking doubtful (thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic), it may be the time to start planning your...

As fires burn in the Amazon rainforest in Pantanal, Brazil, many experts predict that history is bound to repeat itself, if not more...

As Hurricane Laura begins to impact Louisiana and Texas US, many thousands are facing the prospect of no water and electricity for weeks...

In July of 2018, I made a bold and highly uniformed decision – I decided to travel Japan in the peak of summertime. I had heard rumours...

As the world struggles to contain coronavirus, a number of positive environmental benefits have emerged from a slowdown in international...