Not-so-recently I flew Air Canada from Toronto to Chicago (on the first leg of the journey to Alaska. This story is a bit of a departure from my usual travel blog, but it’s been nine months and I’m still thinking about it. I arrived at the airport, my two-checked bags and carry-on in hand, and … Continue reading Air Canada
Category: Travel
I love to travel. I also love to share my thoughts on cultural differences, food, friends, love, cool bugs, and great mountains.
Found Gold and I’ll tell you where
Less than a month into my Alaska adventures, I had to go on a side-quest to obtain an SSN. The US government is unique in many respects, one of which is that they make it quite hard to get an SSN, even if you are a citizen. After many phone calls with the Social Security … Continue reading Found Gold and I’ll tell you where
Snowmobiling in Saskatchewan
The apocalypse happens. Who do you want as your best friend: a farmer, or the lead computer scientist at Apple? Recently I spent a month and a half in northern Saskatchewan, doing geophysical surveying to look for mineral resources. Cold, cold, cold Saskatchewan was quite the experience! First, we drove 6 hours north of Saskatoon … Continue reading Snowmobiling in Saskatchewan
Duck Mountain
Around the fish hatchery there were plenty of bear trails (and human trails) ripe for exploration. One popular trail started behind a permanent staff members house, went up a hill in a steep climb, and then wrapped around a small pond, through some brush, along a lake, and came back out again at the other … Continue reading Duck Mountain
An Adventure in Alaska
At the beginning of this year, I faced my last full-time semester of university. The semester took me through a rollercoaster of emotions as I grappled with the end of my identity as a student. Who would I be now? How would I fill my time? What was life really about if not getting good … Continue reading An Adventure in Alaska
Orchid Island/ Lanyu (May 2023)
My experiences with flying fish, local festivals, environmental sampling, and visiting all the schools on Orchid Island!
Can Corals Carry On?
Below is a creative essay I wrote, inspired by my scuba diving experiences, discussing the fate of coral reefs in our changing world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goJiDk7vqUY The sun hid behind grey, menacing clouds; rain was coming, though I could tell, not for a while. A cool, fast breeze whirled past me, and I lurched back and forth … Continue reading Can Corals Carry On?
Travel is not necessarily the *best* way to get out of your comfort zone
September 2023 “We’ve landed in Vancouver, it’s 8:33 am on the local time zone and 16 degrees Celsius,” the pilot announced over the intercom. I peered out the window, looking at the grey tarmac and flashing lights around the plane. I had yearned for this moment for weeks, and now that it was here, … Continue reading Travel is not necessarily the *best* way to get out of your comfort zone
Waterfall Trekking and Working Too Hard
Waterfall Trekking and Working Too Hard I’m back! After a long blog hiatus, we are back. Still in Taiwan and thriving more than ever. In May and June, I was working full time in my internship, but I was also taking 6 courses online for my degree in Guelph. After a while I really … Continue reading Waterfall Trekking and Working Too Hard
Scuba Diving
Recently I was able to get certified in PADI Open Water Diving – and my experience was like nothing I’ve ever done before! Here’s my retelling of it for anyone who’s curious. Also, check out my Youtube video of Diving at Orchid Island. The sun hid behind grey, menacing clouds; rain was coming, though I … Continue reading Scuba Diving
Serena Around the World 