Hello! Thanks for checking out my site and stopping by to learn a little bit about me!
My name is Emily, and I'm from Canada. I grew up in a little village in the Rocky Mountains, with my childhood days spent exploring the surrounding forests and mountains. Since then, I've lived in four provinces/territories, and discovered the magic of the world through travel - I am always thinking about travelling and the next adventure, whether it's in Canada or abroad. I have a B.ScH. in Microbiology, and aim to combine my love for travel with my interests in waterborne diseases, global health and geography. The disparity that exists in the world caused by different environmental, social, economic and political forces has always been fascinating to me, leaving me constantly questioning what actors are at play as some people face more adversity than others, and the implications these actors have on human and environmental health. With this, I love gaining new insights, perspectives and being exposed to new ways of thinking... And what better way to do that than through travel!
In terms of how I like to spend my spare time, I'm all about the outdoors. If I'm not traveling abroad (and when I am), I love to spend my time hiking, backpacking, camping, running, cycling, canoeing and kayaking. Especially hiking. I have a dog, who I love to bits, and her name is Tika (Tika puppy). She is a golden retriever, and my favourite adventure buddy in the whole world. I also love to bust a move, spit some rhymes and sing some tunes – none of which I am particularly skilled at. I spend a lot of my evenings chasing sunsets. I'm drawn to high places, the wind, and little side roads that lead to magical, unknown places - I'm all about finding the secret Eden's amongst the everyday ordinary. Mountains are by far my favourite landscape. Laughter is the best thing to share with someone. Listening to people talk about things that excite them makes me happy. And I love when people smile for real.
I initially decided to create this blog for travel, but it has also become a place for me to share different perspectives, ideas and thoughts that I come across or have. There's this quote from Elizabeth Gilbert that really rings true to me, where she says, "I feel like I want to encourage people to have the most expanded version of their life they can possibly have in every way — spiritually, creatively and geographically. That’s the bell I keep ringing: to live a bigger and broader life. The smaller your world gets, the smaller your mind gets, and the more your fear grows and the worse your decisions get." I really think in this day and age we are way too afraid of the world and of each other. Our lives become more meaningful when we fill them with new experiences, connections and friendships, rather than possessions, money, and unintentionally, fear. We live in a culture that encourages us to achieve and acquire more of all the things that ultimately make our worlds smaller and lonelier. I'm asking you to reconsider this and think about the idea that having less = living more. If there's anything I've learned from travelling, it's that there are better ways to be in this world than what we're being told to be on a daily basis. I've learned that you can be them.
I hope you step outside of the mold society has created and do the things that excite you, scare you and make you grow. Choose adventure over monotony. Prioritize experiences over possessions. Understand that having less results in living more. Ask questions. Be curious. And never, ever stop exploring.
Keep shining!
- Emily
My name is Emily, and I'm from Canada. I grew up in a little village in the Rocky Mountains, with my childhood days spent exploring the surrounding forests and mountains. Since then, I've lived in four provinces/territories, and discovered the magic of the world through travel - I am always thinking about travelling and the next adventure, whether it's in Canada or abroad. I have a B.ScH. in Microbiology, and aim to combine my love for travel with my interests in waterborne diseases, global health and geography. The disparity that exists in the world caused by different environmental, social, economic and political forces has always been fascinating to me, leaving me constantly questioning what actors are at play as some people face more adversity than others, and the implications these actors have on human and environmental health. With this, I love gaining new insights, perspectives and being exposed to new ways of thinking... And what better way to do that than through travel!
In terms of how I like to spend my spare time, I'm all about the outdoors. If I'm not traveling abroad (and when I am), I love to spend my time hiking, backpacking, camping, running, cycling, canoeing and kayaking. Especially hiking. I have a dog, who I love to bits, and her name is Tika (Tika puppy). She is a golden retriever, and my favourite adventure buddy in the whole world. I also love to bust a move, spit some rhymes and sing some tunes – none of which I am particularly skilled at. I spend a lot of my evenings chasing sunsets. I'm drawn to high places, the wind, and little side roads that lead to magical, unknown places - I'm all about finding the secret Eden's amongst the everyday ordinary. Mountains are by far my favourite landscape. Laughter is the best thing to share with someone. Listening to people talk about things that excite them makes me happy. And I love when people smile for real.
I initially decided to create this blog for travel, but it has also become a place for me to share different perspectives, ideas and thoughts that I come across or have. There's this quote from Elizabeth Gilbert that really rings true to me, where she says, "I feel like I want to encourage people to have the most expanded version of their life they can possibly have in every way — spiritually, creatively and geographically. That’s the bell I keep ringing: to live a bigger and broader life. The smaller your world gets, the smaller your mind gets, and the more your fear grows and the worse your decisions get." I really think in this day and age we are way too afraid of the world and of each other. Our lives become more meaningful when we fill them with new experiences, connections and friendships, rather than possessions, money, and unintentionally, fear. We live in a culture that encourages us to achieve and acquire more of all the things that ultimately make our worlds smaller and lonelier. I'm asking you to reconsider this and think about the idea that having less = living more. If there's anything I've learned from travelling, it's that there are better ways to be in this world than what we're being told to be on a daily basis. I've learned that you can be them.
I hope you step outside of the mold society has created and do the things that excite you, scare you and make you grow. Choose adventure over monotony. Prioritize experiences over possessions. Understand that having less results in living more. Ask questions. Be curious. And never, ever stop exploring.
Keep shining!
- Emily