Field Notes

Slow shopping in a fast city: Tokyo edition

What I brought home from craft neighbourhoods, vintage shops, and a gift store on a mountain in Hokkaido — and why none of it came from Shibuya

Apr 6 • Terri Ling

The art of staying put in BC

This summer, I traded my travel plans for a slower pace and found adventure right in my own backyard.

Aug 8, 2025 • Terri Ling

A first-timer's Howe Sound crossing

Detailing lessons learned, what you can expect and more from this paddle board adventure

Jul 25, 2025 • Terri Ling

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