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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


Turning Our Backs on Summer?
With 32 days booked for vacation time, we will be leaving southwestern Ontario, detouring through the US to save a day of travel time, and returning to Canada in Saskatchewan...

Todd Rowley
Jun 303 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


Slow is the New Fast
We live in a culture addicted to speed. Fast food. Fast Wi-Fi. Fast shipping. But here’s the paradox: the faster we rush, the more we tend to lose.

Todd Rowley
Sep 20, 20253 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


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


Where Have All the Small Engine Mechanics Gone?
There was a time when small engine repairs were a common task for the local mechanic—or, if you were handy, for yourself. But lately...

Todd Rowley
Sep 12, 20244 min read


VanLife Unfiltered: Adventure, Simplicity, and Self-Discovery in a Changing Trend
The #VanLife movement, once a small community of adventurers and minimalists, has surged in popularity, captivating people with...

Todd Rowley
Sep 11, 20245 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


The Evolution of the Bicycle
From its humble beginnings as a simple, foot-propelled machine to the sleek, electric-powered models of today, the bicycle has...

Todd Rowley
Aug 30, 20245 min read


The Path Through the Woods: Life’s Challenges and the Journey Beyond
There’s something deeply metaphorical about a walk in the woods. The crunch of leaves underfoot, the whisper of the wind through the trees,

Todd Rowley
Aug 28, 20245 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


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


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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