Category: Life On The Move

Life On The Move

Why Am I Always Tempted To Buy Self-Help Books at Airports?

After I’ve settled at the airport—been through security, checked in to my flight, and laid eyes on my gate—I typically wander through the airport. Favourite shops of mine are always those filled with snacks, discount designer items, and books. Lately I’ve been noticing that the airports book shops aren’t populated only with beach reads and SuDoKu books; there are always racks and racks of self-improvement … Continue reading Why Am I Always Tempted To Buy Self-Help Books at Airports?

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Life On The Move

Speaking Foreign Languages Abroad: Why Effort Matters Most

I consider myself really lucky, in that I grew up with multiple languages around me. Growing up in Ottawa, Canada (the capital, which prides itself on being bilingual) we had French as part of our core curriculum, starting at age 6. I also grew up in a family with a Peruvian-born Dad, and so I heard a lot of Spanish growing up from that side … Continue reading Speaking Foreign Languages Abroad: Why Effort Matters Most

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Life On The Move, Places

My “Heirloom Quality” Obsession: Inside Le Creuset’s UK Pop-Up

Le Creuset has had a special part of my heart for about 10 years now. The brand comes with a lifetime guarantee, and more than once I’ve heard first-hand TikTok storytimes of people who find the Dutch ovens in their parent’s attics or charity shops, realize there’s a problem with the item, and then work with the brand to fix the piece. It’s less garbage in the ocean, and befitting of a promise—buy once, and you won’t have to buy another. Continue reading My “Heirloom Quality” Obsession: Inside Le Creuset’s UK Pop-Up

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Life On The Move, Places, Ways To Travel

Celebrating Guy Fawkes Night: Tips and Insights

Tomorrow night is bonfire night—and although I usually post on Sundays, last night I was at Battersea Park’s fireworks night, and I was there enjoying the show! I was a little worried that the family-friendly night would be a little boring, but there was tons to do – at least 15 food trucks, a carnival-like amusement park, a live brass band playing jazz and pop … Continue reading Celebrating Guy Fawkes Night: Tips and Insights

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Life On The Move, Ways To Travel

Lessons from Working As a Hotel Phone Operator

During university, I worked part-time as the telephone operator at a suite-based hotel (suites being little apartment-style hotel rooms with kitchens, living rooms, etc). It wasn’t super-bougie, but it was an interesting job that taught me a lot about the kind of traveller I wanted to be, and it gave me some insider knowledge about hotel life, including… Continue reading Lessons from Working As a Hotel Phone Operator

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