
Blog: Live Well and Take Good Photos

Venturing East to New West
New Westminster is a spot that’s popped onto my radar a few times since I arrived in Vancouver last year. Local Facebook groups dedicated to photography have mentioned it as a good spot for street photography, so I thought I’d head that way in an effort to adventure. With my camera slowly becoming a part of my daily existence again, I’m appreciating the encouragement it gives me to explore and introduce.

A Real Life Treasure Hunt: Mushroom Foraging
I recently ventured north of my new home, Vancouver, searching for hidden gems pushing themselves up from the forest floor and my childhood spirit was alive with adventure.

Renew Retreats X WIRTH Hats
We ventured to North Vancouver, to Capilano Canyon and Cleveland Dam, and walked among the autumn colours and blooming mushrooms, alongside 18 beautiful souls and a gorgeous, energetic dog, Ollie.

Forest Bathing: Relax and Live a Little Longer
Studies show that simply being in a forest promotes lower concentrations of cortisol (the stress hormone), lowers our pulse rate, lowers blood pressure, increases parasympathetic nerve activity and lowers sympathetic nerve activity. What have we got to loose?

Be a force for positive change.
In a world that can be difficult and often negative, creating more positivity makes it a better place for all of us. How are you a force for positive change? And how can we be better?

10 Awesome Alternatives to Drinking in Dry July
There's so much the world has to offer away from the influence of alcohol, here's an amazing list of things to keep you busy on your hangover-free weekends this July.