Seattle skyline with mountains in distance

What to Wear in Seattle – A Packing List

Seattle is my hometown and one of the most beautiful destinations in the US world. It’s a prime location for a city break as well as a jumping off point for outdoor activities in the nearby mountains, waterfalls and beaches. However, when planning a trip, it can be a bit difficult to figure out what …

View of Mount Baker in the distance

On Missing Mountains

When you ask people what they miss about home, family and friends usually comes first (and they do for me as well, OF COURSE), but beyond that it’s usually aspects quite specific to a place. Whether it’s the coffeeshops in your hometown, easy access to the beach or the local landscape. These are the little …

View of green-blue water

Perfect Climate – Why it’s a Myth

So, last week I shared a few reflections on my first winter here in Québec. I discussed the pros, cons and everything that has surprised me. As we round out the season, I’m quite ready for the snow to melt and to shed the 3 – 5 layers I average anytime I step outside. HOWEVER, …

Green cliff over water

Indigenous Languages in North America

This post was originally published on October 10th, Indigenous People’s Day. It has since be reworked and adapted for this new site. Happy Indigenous People’s Day to everyone except Tucker Carlson and any other out-of-touch, old white dudes. Okay, context. For those that don’t know, Tucker Carlson is a Fox News host that likes to …