Camping on the side of the Madawaska River after a day of canoeing is an experience that combines exhilaration, reflection, and preparation. The roar of the river reminds you of the power and unpredictability of nature, while the calm of…
Looking out from the balcony of the Atlantis Hotel in the Bahamas, it’s impossible not to notice the scale and precision of the design. Pools, waterways, and landscaped gardens interconnect seamlessly, creating a network that feels both expansive and perfectly…
Standing in front of the Cathedral Cove arch in New Zealand, it’s impossible not to feel a sense of scale and perspective. The natural rock formation frames the ocean beyond, creating a doorway between the solid ground beneath your feet…
In Sint Maarten, I came across a group of iguanas lounging in the sun. Most blended into the background, muted in colour and quiet in demeanour. But one in front — big, orange, unmistakable — commanded attention without trying. Everyone…
Walking along a beach at night, I noticed the shells scattered in the sand. Each one had once been whole and distinct, yet over time the waves and friction had worn them down, shaping them into something simpler, smoother, and…
There’s a rhythm to horseback riding along the shoreline — the sound of hooves striking sand, the wind sweeping past, and the gentle sway of the animal beneath you. On the beach in Costa Rica with my wife Natalie, I…
Standing at the base of a waterfall in the remote wilderness of Oahu, you feel small. The water crashes down from a dizzying height, mist spraying your face, and the rope that leads to the top looks impossibly thin against…
High above the water, with the wind in your face and the world stretched out in every direction, you see things differently. Parasailing with my daughter was more than the thrill of being pulled behind a boat — it was…
This past winter, I did a fair bit of cross country skiing in our local area with friends. We were finally given a winter with lots of snow and it was great. Skiing with a friend brings a unique energy—each…
The curling rink is a world of precision and patience. You stand at the hack with the stone in your hand, knowing that one small adjustment in aim, speed, or rotation can change the outcome entirely. The ice in front…
