Destination: Jasper National Park, Canada

Columbia Icefields Parkway (October 2024) While Banff National Park is wildly-popular with tourists around the world, many visitors also choose to add Jasper National Park to the itinerary while checking out this part of Canada. Jasper offers a more rustic and off-the-road experience in nature compared to Banff, including glaciers of the Columbia Icefield. My … Continue reading Destination: Jasper National Park, Canada

Destination: Banff, Canada (Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Yoho National Park– DAY 1)

Moraine Lake in the fall (October 2024) Banff National Park had been on my bucket list of places to visit for years. I fell in love with photos of Lake Louise and Moraine Lake online, and I knew I had to go sooner than later. That said, I had the opportunity to visit Banff for … Continue reading Destination: Banff, Canada (Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Yoho National Park– DAY 1)

Destination: Calgary, Canada

Skyline of Calgary (October 2024) It had been over 15 years since I last visited Canada-- I hadn't gone back since I was in my teens, so it made returning to the neighbors up north surreal as an adult. I'd previously visited the west and east coasts of Canada, so this time, I would be … Continue reading Destination: Calgary, Canada

Orchids (poem)

(inspired by Lille, France-- October 2015) Orchids Bright lips lean into each other over the lazy balcony,their purple locks beckon strangers to stop and admire their Saturday song, petals coy like feathers floatingalong the streets of Flanders. The morning is alive in the air,dancing on your breath like thoughtsof first snow in October, a time … Continue reading Orchids (poem)