Author Archives: Sam

30 is the new 20

I never thought the day would come where I’d be using that phrase. Nor should I care more about gaining a year older this year than the last. A number of friends have been asking me how I felt about

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30 is the new 20

I never thought the day would come where I’d be using that phrase. Nor should I care more about gaining a year older this year than the last. A number of friends have been asking me how I felt about

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5 things I learned from my boss

1. Maintain a customer-first mentality Working in a service industry (and in my case, a cafe) means that without the customers, you don’t really have a business. This requires putting the customers’ needs into consideration before your own, from simple

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5 things I learned from my boss

1. Maintain a customer-first mentality Working in a service industry (and in my case, a cafe) means that without the customers, you don’t really have a business. This requires putting the customers’ needs into consideration before your own, from simple

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A continuing journey

A year ago today, I hit the pause button on my life in Vancouver. I stepped aboard that Boeing 777 and landed up somewhere halfway around the world, carrying two large packpacks, a large suitcase, and a camera bag. How

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A continuing journey

A year ago today, I hit the pause button on my life in Vancouver. I stepped aboard that Boeing 777 and landed up somewhere halfway around the world, carrying two large packpacks, a large suitcase, and a camera bag. How

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Sunset from Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair

I decided to pop down to one of my favourite locations in Sydney, Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair, one clear late afternoon to get some photos of the gorgeous harbour with the famous view of the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour

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Sunset from Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair

I decided to pop down to one of my favourite locations in Sydney, Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair, one clear late afternoon to get some photos of the gorgeous harbour with the famous view of the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour

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A year from when it first began

Beautiful, sunny, warm. Today as I headed out for brunch with a friend, I looked up at the sky and all I saw was blue and the sun shining from the corner of my eyes. I looked at my watch

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A year from when it first began

Beautiful, sunny, warm. Today as I headed out for brunch with a friend, I looked up at the sky and all I saw was blue and the sun shining from the corner of my eyes. I looked at my watch

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A Short Journey Between Two Homes (Video)

Following my previous success with compiling a travel video and getting some good feedback, I thought I’d use another travel opportunity to shoot and edit another one. Truth be told this is quite a personal piece for me. To provide

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A Short Journey Between Two Homes (Video)

Following my previous success with compiling a travel video and getting some good feedback, I thought I’d use another travel opportunity to shoot and edit another one. Truth be told this is quite a personal piece for me. To provide

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Money and riches does not make our lives richer; experiences do

I was recently talking to a friend about food, and how we were similar in the way that we don’t mind eating out regularly and trying new restaurants, even though it’s definitely more expensive over time. Don’t get me wrong,

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Money and riches does not make our lives richer; experiences do

I was recently talking to a friend about food, and how we were similar in the way that we don’t mind eating out regularly and trying new restaurants, even though it’s definitely more expensive over time. Don’t get me wrong,

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Up the Australian East Coast we go! (Video)

The most precious things that I bring back and keep from a trip besides the memories are my photos. I’ve always associated myself with being a photographer and less of a videographer. As of late though, I’ve started seeing some

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Up the Australian East Coast we go! (Video)

The most precious things that I bring back and keep from a trip besides the memories are my photos. I’ve always associated myself with being a photographer and less of a videographer. As of late though, I’ve started seeing some

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Anonymity of travelling

When we were young, we did whatever we wanted without a care in the world what others thought. Our parents would be the only ones to tell us what’s acceptable and what’s not. As we grow older, we also grow

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Anonymity of travelling

When we were young, we did whatever we wanted without a care in the world what others thought. Our parents would be the only ones to tell us what’s acceptable and what’s not. As we grow older, we also grow

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An update on life – May

It’s been a while since I’ve provide an update about what and how I’m doing. You know it’s all starting to get a bit unclear when friends start pinging you wondering where in the world you are. Despite all the

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An update on life – May

It’s been a while since I’ve provide an update about what and how I’m doing. You know it’s all starting to get a bit unclear when friends start pinging you wondering where in the world you are. Despite all the

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