This summer, I visited what is now one of my favourite cities in the world – Stockholm! While I didn’t get to try a lot of typically-Swedish food when I was strolling through the city, I did try a few dishes at a vegan restaurant in the city. I’ve always known that salmon’s a staple … Continue reading
I haven’t always loved coffee. I remember being 14, and thinking coffee tasted like some bitter form of disgusting chocolate that I’d never want to try again. It wasn’t until I was 16, and exposed to Starbucks, that I realized that I love a chocolatey-coffee, also known as the “mocha”. I stuck with this drink … Continue reading
I love food. I have never been driven by vanity, especially when it comes to food and weight. I have always said that I would rather enjoy my food, and my life, than be miserably under-weight. As such, that desire to simply eat what I want – coupled with my “fast metabolism” – meant that … Continue reading
So, it’s “cold” season – both literally and figuratively. As those of us in the Northern Hemisphere know, winter is most definitely on its way. As we see the days get shorter, and the weather get cooler, a lot of us are more and more prone to the common cold. As such, it’s extra important … Continue reading
A couple of weeks ago, I celebrated my birthday. It’s been a transformative time for me, though it’s been a fairly difficult year for me. After feeling the constant pressure – internal and external – and the need to always be doing something greater, I decided to prioritize my health. Stress can mess you up … Continue reading
Oh, the word “busy”. We’ve come to idealize the word, as though it only has positive connotations. In our very North American minds, being “busy” means that you are important. The truth is, when you work a full-time job, you are likely to be busy to some degree. Your weekends may not be jam-packed with … Continue reading
A lot of times, we tend to forget how much our eating impacts us. Many of us also spend our days seated, in front of a computer, and forget how little exercise we’re getting in. It can be difficult to work a full-time job, make time to cook and plan meals, and go to the … Continue reading
A lot of people seem to think travelling, or being on holiday/vacation, means giving up and accepting the fact that you’re about to gain a ton of weight. As much as it’s easy to fall into this trap, it leads to a terrible cycle of over-eating, under-eating, binge-fitness, and then completely forgoing your goals. The … Continue reading
Whether you’re a tourist, a resident, or a commuter, getting around Toronto can seem intimidating at first. Between all of the cars on the roads (and there are far too many!) and the confusing public transportation system we have here, it isn’t easy to know the best ways of getting around the city. However, as … Continue reading
One sunny day in Madrid, my student’s mother had told me, “I wish I had travelled more when I was your age”. She was clearly content with her life now, but what she said had made me wonder if she had let her fear overtake her when she decided against something she may have wanted. There … Continue reading
The Rooted Traveller 