Airplane Hygiene: Frightening facts and helpful tips

We’re nearing the end of summer, and the beginning of the mad rush of vacations and deals that accompany the last two weeks of August. I’ve been gone the past few weeks, and have had more than my share of airports, airplanes, crying children, and being sick. Like Alice (who volunteered in Tanzania), I volunteered…

To read before I die

(Or rather, To Read Before Summer-Ends-And-My-Free-Time-Dies-of-IB) Now that you’ve made a Summer Bucket List, it’s time to ̶w̶i̶n̶ ̶s̶o̶m̶e̶ ̶m̶o̶n̶e̶y̶ ̶s̶o̶ ̶y̶o̶u̶ ̶c̶a̶n̶ ̶c̶h̶e̶c̶k̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶m̶ ̶o̶f̶f̶!̶  make a summer reading list! Although, really, those are the same thing. Doesn’t matter if you’re not an avid reader – flipped through a magazine? Studying for the SAT? Reading this…

Cubadabababa… I’m Lovin’ It

Well, this is fairly overdue, but hey! I thought it’d be fun to share my spring break adventures to Cuba. So I heard that Calgary was cold when I was gone, and it just made my trip so much more gratifying. Okay, apart from that, I had a super fantastic time because my best friend…

Photo(s) of the Day: The Big Apple

In case you didn’t know, the “Big Apple” refers to NYC. Over the last few days I was fortunate to be vacationing at New York and I thought I’d share some of the photos I took.   A view of the city. Can you spot the Empire State building?   The Brooklyn Bridge connects Manhattan…

How to enjoy your summer outdoors

Well. For many of us, it’s officially the last week of school. Report cards are being handed out, exams are (finally!!!) ending, and we’re starting to really think about how we’ll fill our time during summer, the best season of all. So I thought I’d put my two cents in! If you’re thinking of getting…

Vacation in Paris: vacances à Paris

Paris, France. A destination brimming with history, character, excitement, beauty, and namely new experience. The desire to explore such an astonishing locale is generally found within most individuals. Whether it be for the staple of France, The Eiffel Tower, the majesty of the Arc de Triomphe, the refine tastes of the Louvre, or perhaps the exotic yet…

Photo of the Day: Waterton, Alberta

This is a shot I took in Waterton, AB a couple Springs ago.  It is taken at the top of the “Bear’s Hump Hike.”  If you are ever in Waterton, I really recommend this hike simply for the amazing views it provides at the top.  You can also capture a stunning shot of the entire town as…