Compress or Be Compressed
Every trip, chapter, version of you gets compressed — or eventually wiped away. The only question is who's in charge.
A 3-Part Recipe for Core Memories With Friends
The case for fewer coffee catch-ups with friends, and more time adventuring and capturing those core memories.
Dare to Do Something Daunting
The story of a daunting adventure that might inspire you to try your own.
Time for a “Funth”: A Month Challenge to Have More Fun
My plans for my "funth", during which I will push myself to avoid everything boring and serious and have more fun.
Capture the Vibes of Your Next Trip With a Family Rap Video
How we created a family rap video on a recent trip to immortalize it, have fun, and bond—and the easy steps you can follow to do the same.
How to Get the Advice You Need But Don’t Want to Hear
I came up with a workaround to filter out bad advice and get the good advice I need the most but don't want to hear.
Comfort Zone Challenges You’ll Be Glad You Tried
Here's a hodgepodge of challenges that your comfort zone definitely does not want you to read, but that are good for it in the long run.
Urban Hiking: A Great Day in 56,973 Steps
The story and lessons learned from a fantastic 56,973-step urban hike I did in my hometown of Vancouver.
How to Make Life More Exciting With Simple Storytelling
Once upon a time there was… you. What happens next? Here are some storytelling tips to make your life more exciting.
Living in Two Cities is Like Living 1.5 Lives at Once
The wonders and woes of our experience living between two cities, Vancouver and Cape Town, for the past five years.
Why I Love to Travel, Beyond the Obvious Reasons
Beyond the obvious, superficial reasons, this is why I love to travel and will keep traveling till death do I part.