It has been so long since I last wrote, WordPress' template has changed! Honestly, I have returned to this page numerous times to draft my post about our extravagant Christmas in Chamonix, but how does one use typed words to do such a whirlwind of a week justice? So, let's start at the beginning. While … Continue reading A blue(bird) Christmas | France & Italy 2019
Every two years, the Model Arctic Council is held in the state currently chairing the Arctic Council. Participating students are selected from across the circumpolar Arctic and non-Arctic states, and work collaboratively to simulate the work of the Member States, Permanent Participants, Working Groups, Observers, and others who are involved in Arctic Council negotiations, in … Continue reading Exercises in Arctic diplomacy during the COVID-19 pandemic: New opportunities for learning
Days No. Three & Four: Learning in and about the Lofoten Archipelago During the course of my MSc, I read many an article about the United Nations' and its protocols. One I became particularly familiar with is the United Nations Convention for the Law of the Sea. In fact, I've become so familiar with it … Continue reading Arctic Frontiers Emerging Leaders Days 3 & 4| January 2020
In Fall 2019, in the midst of completing my MSc dissertation, I was researching opportunities for youth to become engaged in Arctic issues, and stumbled upon Arctic Frontier's call for Emerging Leaders with special interest in the Arctic. Their website announced, "Call for new candidates: Arctic Frontiers Emerging Leaders is now open for new candidates … Continue reading Arctic Frontiers Emerging Leaders Days 1 & 2| January 2020
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Aforementioned in Run, Write, Repeat, Jessica and I spent much of our time in Valencia exploring the city by foot as we trained for the Endurance Life Half Marathon. A combination of early morning, pre-heat runs and evening sunset jogs through the park kept us motivated and fit as we powered through our dissertations. Once … Continue reading Racing along the Jurassic Coast Path | November 2019
Having performed in the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo (2015), the Kremlin Military Tattoo (2017), and the Belfast International Tattoo (2019), I was well aware of the cross-cultural exchanges and learning opportunities that exist within the realm of the arena floor. Dancing in Berlin, however, during the 30th Anniversary of the fall of the Berlin … Continue reading Berlin Tattoo | November 2019
And at the end of the day, your feet should be dirty, your hair messy and your eyes sparkling.Shanti September 18, 2019 2:39 PM and I’ve just sat down with a mug of tea at the end of the West Highland Way! That’s right…I did the thing I set out to do. I feel resilient, … Continue reading West Highland Way | Day 6
Still round the corner, there may wait, a new road or a secret gate.J.R.R. Tolkien September 17, 2019 Day five has proven to be the most picturesque on the trail thus far; walking through Glencoe provided a true taste of the highlands. I started my morning with a lovely breakfast spread set out by Zita, … Continue reading West Highland Way | Day 5
Don't mind me. I'm as happy as a cricket here.Jo March (Louisa May Alcott's Little Women) September 16, 2019 Onto Day 4, and I had only just begun my walk out of Crianlarich when I happened upon a book – a pocket-sized guide of the WHW – sitting on the middle of the trail. Its … Continue reading West Highland Way | Day No. 4
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