For my annual Christmas greeting this year, I was inspired by a children's song. During this holiday season, I am contemplating what sort of peace we would have if we had the eyes of Jesus who was born in a barn, fled from Bethlehem to Egypt to avoid being murdered by a tyrant king, and spent his adult life serving the outcasts, poor, and unwell – accepting all children (and adults) with love, hope, joy, and peace.

“Remember that life is short and full of surprises. If you wait too long, opportunities fade like setting sun.” As Deborah Rodriguez exemplifies in her book, The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul, Afghanistan is one of those places where things can change rapidly and might prevent travel for one reason or another. That quote was enough impetus to put my name on the itinerary with a friend, order two floor length abayas, and packed my bag for the long weekend.

My latest adventure was called the "Ship Breaking Yard Atelier" weekend in Bangladesh; where we flew in to Chattogram, formerly called...

I joined other travellers to explore the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province in Tajikistan where we made human connections across a border.

Experiencing sacred spaces make me feel small and humble in my existence – but also connected to space, time, and those around me.

I don't often take photos of people when I travel, but a small instant camera created a meaningful way to make people feel seen.

Unexpected and rather last minute trips to Russia and Nepal this summer were eye-opening and thought-provoking journeys into my own...

Finally! After years of anticipation, Louvre Abu Dhabi opened to the public on 11 November 2017 (and after considering the experience,...

The air, still and heavy with silence, oddly reminded me of the unused water cooler in the office today. An evening walk on the Abu Dhabi...

If I could wish upon a Michelin Star, I would wish to have Chef Henrik Yde-Anderson prepare another creative dish for me. Representing...

Beyond the tour, the people posturing for perfect photography, and the nagging desire to constantly tug a shayla (headscarf) tight around...

Caviar. A margin more intimidating than wine, but less terrifying than figuring out what's behind foie gras' buttery flavour (it's...

Brunch. The word is nearly synonymous with community. A brunch brings people together. It honors its guests with flavours and friendship....

Flying. Most everyone seems to appreciate that feeling of loftiness – no strings attached, no obligations to attend to: freedom. Part of...