Returning to Hong Kong from London for a year now, I spent most of 2020 buried with work and online classes. With what seemed like never-ending projects and commissions coming my way all at once, I barely had any time to explore the city, only squeezing in one to two days per week to catch […]
Good news came in the mail this month. I finally received my long-awaited Green Card to stay in America with my husband. Hooray! It was a journey that I assumed would be shorter since I’m Canadian and married to an American – but I digress. Naturally, we wanted to celebrate. After more than a year […]
I never liked my Chinese name. First of all, it was hard to write (The vivid image of me crying when learning to write my name the night before going to kindergarten still haunts me). Secondly, it’s a rare (Frankly, this is quite a polite way to describe it. I was teased in primary school […]
Can you imagine what it would feel like to dive into the Mediterranean right now? Or taste freshly grilled calamari? Greece has always been a popular destination for its magnificent beauty and incredible history.
Even though there’s no picture to prove it, there’s one moment that won’t leave me: climbing to the top of a giant hill, using your own strength and will, to be met with ocean views forever. Explore British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast by bicycle—a quaint coastal community tucked away in the Pacific Northwest.
When I am feeling restless or nostalgic, I turn to my archive of film photography for solace. I covet it and consider it one of my most prized possessions. But what is the meaning of these images? Roland Barthes contemplated this question, and I am inspired to as well.
What happens when we take the time to really know a place? That’s what our Editorial Director Sarah Tesla did when she took a month-long journey into Iran. What she found was incredible hospitality, kindness and a vibrant culture that transformed her perceptions.
Claudia Rosas will immerse you in the magic on her Indigenous roots through cooking and storytelling in Mexico City. A vibrant and warm-hearted person, Claudia and her family are celebrating the story of their ancestors despite challenging perceptions in Mexican culture.
Everyone loves noodles. But do you know the history of your favourite comforting dish? Travel the globe with us and discover the origins of ramen (Japan), to seffa medfouna (Morocco), to haluski (Eastern Europe).
Discover the ancient floating gardens of Xochimilco with Mexico City-based sustainable tourism company Ruta Origen. Learn how local Indigenous people are revitalizing 1000-year-old Aztec farming techniques and working towards bridging a divide between urban and rural life.
