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Live Simply. Stay Curious.


It's Our Responsibility to Tell the Story
It happened again. We took the evening to relax at the beach with the sounds of waves, laughter of children, and well-written books. As the air cooled and a slight summer chill settled in, we packed up and ran into a couple we hadn’t seen in a few years.

Todd Rowley
Jul 82 min read


Curiosity Walk: The Power of Exploring Without a Plan
But what if a walk didn’t need a destination, a step counter, or a purpose? What if the only goal was curiosity?
That’s the idea behind a curiosity walk. It’s a simple yet transformative practice of exploring without a plan, letting your feet and your attention guide the way.

Todd Rowley
Sep 25, 20254 min read


What Did I Notice By Slowing Down?
We go through our life with such a sense of pursuit, whether the next idea, the next pay cheque, or the next opportunity, and while these are noble, we often lose out on what’s simple.

Todd Rowley
Sep 23, 20254 min read


The Pathway to Paying Attention
Why Attention Matters Most of us live in a world that prides itself on speed. Faster connections, instant responses, constant updates. Yet in the rush, something vital slips away: the ability to truly notice. Paying attention is more than focusing on a task; it’s opening yourself to the richness of the moment. It’s the difference between rushing past a flowerbed and seeing the intricate folds of a single bloom. It can be the literal stopping to smell the roses. How can you pr

Todd Rowley
Sep 17, 20254 min read


38 Days to Solitude: Shaping a Sanctuary on Wheels
A passion project takes shape over just 38 days.

Todd Rowley
Aug 23, 202510 min read


Vanlife and the Remote Work Revolution: How to Travel and Work from the Road
Imagine waking up to the sound of ocean waves or watching the sun rise over the mountains—all before your first Zoom call of the day. For a growing number of people, this isn’t a fantasy. It’s just another Monday. Remote work comes in many forms. Welcome to the remote work version of vanlife: where your office has four wheels, your backyard changes daily, and your morning commute might involve a hike, a surf session, or just a quiet coffee with a view. The New Frontier: Work

Todd Rowley
Jun 18, 20253 min read


Exploring the Mysteries of Easter Island: A Land of Enigmatic Statues and Rich Culture
Famous for its massive stone statues known as Moai, this small island has a fascinating history filled with mystery, cultural richness...

Todd Rowley
Oct 15, 20244 min read


The Fibonacci Sequence: Beauty Hidden in Nature’s Patterns
The Fibonacci sequence — a simple, elegant pattern of numbers — reveals an underlying mathematical order within nature itself.

Todd Rowley
Sep 17, 20243 min read


From Fire Rainbows to Blood Falls: The Strangest Natural Phenomena on Earth
Earth is full of strange and unique phenomena that stretch the imagination. Let’s delve deeper into some of the world’s most curious natural
Contributor
Sep 9, 20245 min read


Fernweh: The Irresistible Call of the Unknown
I often dwell in new places with mountains and rivers, waves and songbirds. These places are often...

Todd Rowley
Sep 6, 20244 min read


Blind as a Bat? Uncovering the Truth Behind This Common Myth
"As blind as a bat." We’ve all heard the phrase, but how true is it?

Todd Rowley
Sep 4, 20244 min read


Remember the Loch Ness Monster?: A Recent Sighting of Nessie
Canadian expats Parry Malm and Shannon Wiseman photographed a mysterious object in the water, sparking speculation that it could be the...

Todd Rowley
Aug 16, 20243 min read


Do Elephants Have Good Memories?
The saying "an elephant never forgets" suggests they have near-perfect recall. But is this saying backed by scientific evidence?
Contributor
Aug 14, 20245 min read


10 Things I Learned During My Summer Road Trip
This summer, we took a 3700km road trip through Quebec, New Brunswick, Maine, and New Hampshire before heading back through Massachusetts an

Todd Rowley
Aug 9, 20241 min read


Waves of Relaxation: The Sounds of Waves and the Impact on Well-Being
We live on a planet that is 70% water, and our bodies are made up of 60% water.

Todd Rowley
Jul 29, 20243 min read


How Bees Communicate
How do bees communicate and what we can learn from them
Contributor
Jul 25, 20244 min read


25 Quotes About Art
Whatever style you opt to express yourself in, be true to yourself, and enjoy these quotes on art.

Todd Rowley
Jul 24, 20243 min read


Nature Journaling
Nature Journaling - Where to begin

Todd Rowley
Jul 24, 20243 min read


Is a Toad REALLY a Toad?
Discover the diversity of toads.
Guest Writer
Jul 23, 20245 min read
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