“As local food loving voyeurs, we’re here at the Irvings’ farm along with 70 others for Alberta Open Farm Days. Each August, dozens of Alberta agriculturalists open their doors so we townies can check out the origins of our food. Increasingly, outdoor farm meals like this are on offer. Restauranteurs, farmers and agricultural marketing types…
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How did you get that f*#king awesome job AV Wakefield?
Amy Viktoria Wakefield is the Kevin Bacon of my photography world. A few years back a friend bought me a small photo of records in a record shop. Fast forward a few years later, I spot the same print in a different friend’s living room. Then, in late 2014 I meet this lovely freckled, photographer…
Motivation Monday: Slay your Bucket List
Warning: Imma going all big-sister, preachy on you. So if you’re not in the mood for some un-solicited advice, move on. You’ve probably read one of those posts – you know the viral ones with the gorgeous photos and trust-fund whiff of bottomless funds: the travel bucket list. As in ‘10 Bucket List destinations in…
Motivation Monday ~ Travel & Vigor
I’ve been thinking a lot about why people travel lately. And then I came upon this article thanks to a fellow travel writer. It answers a lot of questions swirling around in my head. Basically, Arthur Woods’ New York Times piece posits that where we go and how we plan trips offers a glimpse into who we are….
24 Hours in Drumheller, Alberta: Dinosaurs, Villages and Family Friendly Fun
As we scrambled down a steep, clay covered canyon I decided to swallow my pride and just slide down on my backside. I was the caboose on this little, yet treacherous, hike down to a plateau overlooking the many levels of Horse Thief Canyon. I slide down, back side grazing the clay because I had a…