It never rains but it pours

I’m pretty thrilled to have stories in not one, not two, but three excellent June issues, all on newsstands now:

• Canadian Living: “@canadian_living Guide to #JobHunting in a Digital World”
• Chatelaine: “Yes, You Can Master Meditation”
• Flare: “Baby (Road) Bumps: The surprising causes of infertility”

All also available on your iPad for the paper haters. Enjoy!

Latest stories

Pick up the May issue of Flare for my look at Botox as a migraine treatment. Oh, and did you know I’m now writing for Vitamin Daily? My recent posts have included coverage of Buenos Aires and new restaurant Lucid Cocktail Kitchen. Plus, I recently wrote about experiential resort Travaasa Austin for Sweetspot.

Two presentations from Alberta

Last week I was in Calgary to present on blogging and social media at the annual Alberta Magazines Conference. Thanks very much to the Alberta Magazine Publishers Association for the invitation, and to everyone who signed up for my sessions. You can download PDF versions of my presentations by clicking the links above.

New travel story in spring Sweat Equity

Pick up the spring issue of Sweat Equity for my story on my December visit to Travaasa in Austin, Texas. Unfortunately I can’t take credit for the images this time – the weather was far too grey on my visit to get shots this gorgeous.

Vegging out in Reader’s Digest

The March issue of Reader’s Digest is out, with a cover story on hospital food that I’m dying to read, and a food section devoted to vegetarianism. I contributed a story on vegetarian myths with assistance from some well-known veg Canadians. Pick up the magazine for some great soup recipes, too – I plan to cook up a pot of borscht, perhaps with some black bread on the side.

The future is social?

I’m in the airport and on my way to my next adventure after spending 21 hours in Winnipeg to present at Magazines Canada’s The Business of Digital. Had a great time meeting the locals – thanks to everyone for having me. Below is my presentation and further thanks to my colleagues at Flare, Sweetspot, the Montreal Gazette, Fashion and Today’s Parent (see slide 126) for sharing their very smart thoughts on social media with me.

Now blogging for Travel + Escape

One of my many hats these days is travel writer (you should see my hat rack, by the way) and I’m excited to now be blogging for Travel + Escape, a brand you may recognize from your TV screen. I’ve had a couple of posts about last summer’s trip to Peru go live this month – check them out:

• Peru: A day in the life
• The sweet taste of Peru

New stories in January

Back in September I spent an interesting two weeks living sans sugar for a Reader’s Digest story – and it appeared in the January issue. Some other pieces that have been published recently include:

6 soothing yoga poses to help you sleep (besthealthmag.ca, 2012)
25 tips for staying healthy on vacation (where.ca, 2012)
Most picturesque spots in the Riviera Maya (Sympatico.ca, 2012)
Top 10 hidden gems of the Riviera Maya (Sympatico.ca, 2012)
50 free things to do in Montreal (where.ca, 2012)

New travel stories this month

I’ve had quite a few travel pieces appear this month. First, pictured at left, a column in Sweat Equity (pick it up at a Lululemon, GNC or fitness studio near you) – a profile of the Riviera Maya plus (not pictured) some fitness-related travel gear and a roundup of upcoming yoga retreats. Second, a couple of pieces for readersdigest.ca on snowy destinations and New Year’s celebrations. And finally, a number of stories for where.ca, including a roundup of Canadian holiday lights displays.

New story: ChocoSol profile for Edible Toronto

Back in the spring I had a fantastic time meeting the people at ChocoSol and learning about what they do – and writing about it for Edible Toronto. The story’s just come out in the brand-new winter issue (pick it up at markets and retailers across the GTA) but you can read it online too.