Hi!
Welcome to my cozy corner of the Internet!
My name is Taylor, I live in Canada, and I am passionate about travel, plants, books, photography, food, and culture.
As someone who studied journalism, I take research, and the conveying of information very seriously. This translates into my trip planning, quite a bit.
I try to plan a well-rounded trip considering history, nature, wildlife, food, and culture. Whether or not to visit a mainstream tourist site, or if there is something better off the beaten path!
You will for sure notice these details if you buy one of my travel itineraries, or watch one of the travel videos on my joint YouTube Channel with my partner, Callum.
I also like to learn about the country I am going to beforehand (or sometimes during), so you will also find pop culture guides of books, documentaries, and/or podcasts you can consume to get better acquainted with where you are going!
Home & Away
Both travel and plants pique my curiosities, and desire to experiment and explore.
Travel has been an integral part of my life since I was a child. It broadened my perspective. It allows me to experience diversity throughout the world, the ways of life, and stand in the footsteps of historical events.
When I embark on a trip, I seek a well-rounded experience. It’s not just about observing people’s lifestyles. It’s about immersing myself in their cuisine, culture, environment, and even encountering local wildlife.
With a keen interest in history, many of my travel destinations have historical significance (even if some have a darker past). I believe that understanding history, and learning from past mistakes is important. While some places can be contentious, I strive to go to them with an open mind. I prefer firsthand experiences over potentially biased narratives to draw my own conclusions.
My fascination with human behaviour, and underlying stories has always fuelled my curiosity.
Eventually my curiosities led me to the world of houseplants. Like many, when the pandemic confined us to our homes, I felt the urge to bring the outside world in. Living in a condo with limited natural light and no outdoor space, I acquired my first tropical plant, a Monstera Deliciosa I named Monty.
My love for houseplants lead me to take an introduction to botany course. With my newfound basic understanding to botany, I started to take timelapses to understand the different factors that impact my plant, and how it behaves.
Since learning about plants, I look at nature differently. It has become a fun subtheme to be able to identify plants within our travels.