Happy New Year! It feels incredible to be back after a long hiatus. I'm not sure about you, but I feel as though the past two to three years have been bit of a blur, and that I've just exited the thick of it. That season of my life was filled with bittersweet moments in my personal life, career, and family. I wrestled as I tried...
Hello everyone, I hope that you are all doing well and keeping safe. This afternoon marks the end of yet another semester (!). Cue happy dance. I'm reminded of all of the incredible events that happened throughout the academic year that (as of late) feel so far away with everything that's transpired over the past few months. I thought I'd write a short...
"There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered" - Nelson Mandela Have you ever returned to a destination years later to find that nothing has materially changed, and that the only thing that has drastically changed is you? I recently had this sentiment while visiting France last summer, and more...
The warmth of the sun. The smell of the sea. ...
If you're heading to Banff for the day and are short on time and in need of a few suggestions, you've come to the right place. I visited the park at the beginning of summer, and have compiled a short-list of my favourite spots and activities. 1. The Gondola For starters, you should definitely take the gondola to the summit of Sulphur mountain...
Cuba. There is so much to say about this beautiful country. Where do I begin? Sheer Beauty Words cannot explain the unique character of this country. Old Havana exudes its beauty through live music, art displays, and fresh food markets on every corner of the city. It's kind of hard to be in a bad mood when there is so much sunshine, music, and...
Happy Friday everyone, I hope you all had a great week and are looking forward to celebrating the Victoria day long weekend! The warm weather has finally arrived in Montréal, and that I can safely leave the apartment in the evening without a jacket (and yes, that's my indication that summer is here). It's crazy how quickly the year is flying by; we're...
It took me a while to put this post together. Initially, I wanted to post some photos and add in few captions (which, now that I think about it, sounds kinda lazy). I was also hesitant to write this post after learning about the devastating attacks in the Helwan district that took place on December 29th, just one day after I left Cairo. What's...
