The Lantern
The Ripple of a Smile
I toyed with the title of this article for some time—should it be the quiet superpower hidden in plain sight or the unspoken language that connects us all? Maybe even
Seek Adventure, New Perspectives & Beauty in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan
People always ask me, Why Bhutan? There are several reasons why we continue to return to Bhutan, yet the main driving force is because we believe that Bhutan’s palpable, calm
The Wayfinder – Thinking Differently About Mentorship and Finding Your Path.
We all love to follow a trail. Not just a physical trail, but rather any path that allows the opportunity to venture into new terrain, experience something different, feel new
The Growth Zone: My Visit to Branksome Hall Asia, Jeju, South Korea
Flying over the volcanic mountains, sandy beaches, patchwork of farmers’ fields, and orange orchards was surreal. I wondered how the Branksome Hall Asia (BHA) students felt when they flew into Toronto, Canada. Before
The Mountains and the Library – Fostering an Enduring Imagination
One of the schools we work with to for our student learning exchange between the Bhutanese and Canadian students experienced a fire on their property
The Small Things Matter – Travel With Us
I recently listened to a podcast where the host discussed their Buddhist upbringing, emphasizing the significance of rituals and care. They pointed out the custom of removing shoes when entering
Reflections on the School Exchange – Part 1
Students participated in an exchange with the students from Uygen Academy in Punakha. They had the opportunity to take part in the daily activities of the school, attend classes, participate
Soccer, Rafting, and New Friends in Bhutan.
It’s our fourth day in Bhutan and we have already experienced so much. After spending the night at Ugyen Academy, we started off bright and early at 5:30am to begin
Wind vs. Prayer Flags – What’s the difference?
After three days in Bhutan, I find myself constantly learning about the country and its culture. From the teachings of our most wonderful guides Karma and Namguy, I continue to
A Transformative Co-op Experience: Discovering Passion and Purpose with ALIVE Outdoors
As part of our school’s grade 11 curriculum, all students are required to complete a four-week cooperative educational experience. For many of us, including myself, this is our first foray
Our First Day In The Land Of The Thunder Dragon
Today felt like a whole week of experiences all fit into one day. We started early in the morning flying out of Bangkok, Thailand as a big group, our four-hour
Fire Induced Sprouts Evoke Hope
This spring a forest fire ignited in Algonquin Park, just down the road from Camp Arowhon. Thankfully the water bombers and forest firefighters were able to get on top of