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)

72 Hours in Copenhagen: Things to See and Do

Nyhavn in Copenhagen (June 2025) Named København in Danish, the capital of Denmark is distinctive in terms of its location in the Scandinavia region. Home to nearly 1.4 million people in its metropolitan area, Copenhagen is situated on the islands of Zealand and Amager, away from the country's mainland (known as "Jutland"). Despite being quite … Continue reading 72 Hours in Copenhagen: Things to See and Do