“Wandering re-establishes the original harmony which once existed between man and the universe.” — Anatole France

I love being a journalist. I love meeting new people, sharing their stories and shining a light on dark places where human rights are shelved for power and profit. From 9 to 5, I’m the proud target of public vitriol in print, online and over the air. But after hours, my heart, soul and coffee-stained notes — scribbled on the road — go into my travel blog. I aspire not only to provide some perspective on roads less travelled, but some useful travel itineraries for beginner, intermediate and advanced adventurers. I like to think this website is unique among travel blogs because I often live in a country or work there, which gives me different insight from your average wanderlust tourist.
My background

I’m an award-winning journalist from Canada. Oui, je parle français aussi. Since 2012, I’ve reported from 10 countries across North America, Central America and Africa, covering everything from burgeoning Ugandan kung fu movie stars to deadly Al-Shebaab terrorist attacks. I’ve worked as an investigative journalist on Canada’s Parliament Hill, a television journalist for Global News, and a media trainer for Journalists for Human Rights in Tunisia.
Today, I work as a communicator, storyteller and volunteer out of Vancouver. I’m dreaming up my next big adventure, and through the pages of this blog, I hope you’ll join me.
* This website’s content is based on my thoughts and experiences, and does not reflect the views of any of my employers, past or present.
