The last full day of my Canadian tour 2018 was beautifully sunny and we strapped the canoe on Karen’s car and headed out to paddle the mighty Saugeen river. Adventure hats PFDs (#safetyfirst) Snacks Adventure pup Heidi was not invited for this particular adventure, as while she excels at hiking, she is sometimes a less … More Paddling the mighty Saugeen
In addition to getting to hang with all my family members, I was also able to spend some magical moments in the pristine Canadian wilderness. Karen had taken the week off work, and the weather could not be more perfect. We packed up her car and headed to Bruce Peninsula National Park for some hiking … More A moment of perfection in Bruce Peninsula National Park
Since moving to London 3 years ago, I have been flying back home once a year to see all my favourite and best family people (and to drink ice caps). This year was particularly wonderful, as I got to spend time in Brownsville with mom, dad, li’l sis Al, grandma, and the Callie puppy. Rollerskating … More Annual Canada family tour, 2018
Eight years ago, I took a road trip with my grandma in Alberta and British Columbia, to visit family and celebrate a wedding. Nearly a decade later, this continues to be the most beautiful road I have ever driven and I still think about this road and the astonishing beauty of Canada. My grandma was … More Flashback to my favourite bit of road: Jasper to Banff, Canada
This past month has flown by in a flurry of activity – some of the best things, including a visit to Canada, the parade (and wedding) of two of the best people, and a move back to Stockholm, a city I deeply love. While these are the highlights – the glittery bright spots of the … More A month in the life of this nomad
As mentioned in my previous post, I mentioned that during my recent trip to Canada, I spent a few days camping with my sisters. We headed to Queen Elizabeth II wilderness area, a non-operating park is located in the Kawarthas. QEII is beautiful, natural, and wild. As a non-operating park, there are marked sites, but … More Sisters in the wild: Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands
Early on a Monday morning, my two sisters, their two dogs, a lot of gear, and I piled into a hatchback with a canoe strapped on top and we headed out into the wild. Thankfully (for all the humans in the boat) we dropped one of those delightful, wriggly puppies off at a friends house, … More Food, fashion, and urination: Camping in Ontario
I have been been really looking forward to getting to spend time with this eccentric bunch of humans that I am lucky to call my family. Definitely a highlight of my visit to Canada was to spend a bit of time with this colourful crew doing so many of my favourite things. An essential activity … More A few days with family : Brownsville & Owen Sound, Canada
It has been a month of goodbyes. It is a grey, drizzly morning as I board the train and roll away from the place I have called home for the past three years, and the people that made it a place I will not forget. Don’t get me wrong, I am so excited for this … More Saying goodbye
Another marvellous summer weekend, filled with paddling, swimming, hiking, and general goodness. The big, beautiful spots: To the tiny little details: And of course, there were a bunch of total babes along for the adventure: All in all, a pretty perfect weekend. xoxo
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