OP MEDIA/MY PASSION MEDIA WORK

British Columbia magazine, Canadian Traveller magazine, Pacific Yachting magazine and explore magazine

Please see below for the links to some of the digital, online or print published work I did for these magazines joined together by the OP Media Group Ltd. and My Passion Media, located in Vancouver.

(Please note, the company has since disbanded.)

Six Wild Adventures in Anchorage, Alaska:

This was my first big travel piece for Canadian Traveller on Anchorage, Alaska. It rested at the very top of their website (in their header) for several days, as their highlighted post.

http://www.canadiantraveller.com/Anchorage_Six_Wild_Adventures

My Hometown: Prince Rupert:

This is a 1,300 word article about the B.C. coastal city of Prince Rupert. It took endless hours of research and fact-checking for it to be completed. It has over 1.5K shares on social media.

http://www.bcmag.ca/Hometown_Series_Spotlight_on_Prince_Rupert

Do Travel Companies Have an Ethical Responsibility to Give Back?:

As the demand for ethical tourism rises, travel industry partners have had to adapt. Should the industry have an obligation to give back though? In this article, you'll hear my opinion as well as learn about three ethical travel companies that cherish and celebrate philanthropism, all while offering more enriching travel that connects us with the places we visit.

http://www.canadiantraveller.com/Do_Travel_Companies_Have_a_Responsibility_to_Give_Back

Hometown Series: Spotlight on the Comox Valley

This is the second article in the Hometown series about the Comox Valley, written by me, which highlights the unique combination of three communities: Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland. It has over 1.4K shares on social media.

http://www.bcmag.ca/Hometown_Series_A_Spotlight_on_the_Comox_Valley

Five Can't Miss Italian Cities (And Other Helpful Info)

This article, written by me for Canadian Traveller, showcases my favourite Italian cities and regions, from when I visited in 2014, as well as helpful travel tips for future travellers to the gorgeous country.

http://www.canadiantraveller.com/5_Cant-Miss_Italian_Cities__Regions_And_other_helpful_tips

Gwaii Haanas: Where Art Blooms

This article I wrote for British Columbia magazine's website describes the unique program developed between Gwaii Haanas and the Haida Gwaii Museum, which immerses three artists into the isolated land, forests and seascapes of Gwaii Haanas during a five-10 day period where they can explore creative possibilities of visual art and carry out their personal artistic research.

http://www.bcmag.ca/Gwaii_Haanas_Where_Art_Blooms

Industry vs. Community: 10 Giant B.C. Controversies Explained

This is an informative, same-day piece covering some serious timely issues happening in B.C. regarding the uprise of industry and the challenge it proposes to community values.

http://www.bcmag.ca/Industry_vs_Community_Four_Giant_BC_Controversies_Explained

10 B.C. Eco-Charities to Get Involved with This Earth Day:

Another informative, same-day piece covering Earth Day and local B.C. charities who are making a difference. The article manages to cover a variety of charities sure to peak any individual's interest.

http://www.bcmag.ca/10_BC_Eco-Charities_to_Get_Involved_With