Canada Day is just around the corner and this year, it’s big. We’re turning 150! 150 years may not seem like much, but we’re pretty stoked about it. In a century and a half, the wide open fields and dense forests of Canada have become home to a nation of immigrants who have contributed to…
If I had to pick just one city in Canada that everyone should visit at least once, it would be Vancouver. Conveniently situated on the Pacific coast, Vancouver is free from the harsh Canadian winter yet enjoys easy access to the Coast Mountains for some of the best skiing in North America, and the abundance…
Victoria has the misfortune of living in Vancouver’s far-reaching shadow. While it’s true that Vancouver is a cosmopolitan city that I believe everyone should visit at least once (though I doubt you’ll ever want to leave once you’re there!) it’s time British Columbia’s breathtakingly beautiful capital city got the attention it deserves. True to its…
One of the questions I’m often asked about Spain is what we have here in Canada that is lacking there, or what I missed the most from home. A few things instantly come to mind; others require a bit more reflection. Here, I’ve compiled a list of the 10 things apart from friends and family that…
As an advocate for mental health, I know how important it is to take time off from a busy semester to do things purely out of pleasure. Still, this is easier said than done. Just thinking about the assignments waiting for you when you get back is often enough to turn people off of taking…
