Chasing Birdies in Galveston

“Keep your eyes on the ball,” my dad’s voice whispers as I settle into my stance between the maroon markers and look down at the yellow ball. My dad introduced me to golf decades ago, and even though he is no longer with us, his coaching still guides me on the course. If I’m nervous […]

Discover Vintage Hawaii on Lanai

“Whoo, it’s lunar!” shouts my 11-year-old from the rear seat of the Jeep Wrangler Sahara. White knuckles gripping the wheel, I navigate the rutted, red-dirt track bouncing alongside mammoth boulders and rust-coloured rocks. Windows down, an earthy smell and sprinkle of dust float through the Jeep. We are exploring Garden of the Gods on the […]

Please Don’t Forget to Pack Your “Travel Manners”

After months of online school, travelling only as far as the grocery store, and baking like it was my primary business, I was one of many British Columbians anxious to resume travel once the time was right.   In late June, the Government of British Columbia announced Phase 3 in the COVID-19 Restart Plan, and this included […]