Hey! I’m Vivian.

I’m a Vancouver-based freelance writer and journalist who covers reported service stories and buying guides in the travel, outdoor adventure, and mental health and wellness space. Read my bylines in Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor’s Travel, Refinery29 and beyond.

I’m an avid traveler who’s prone to wander, and a champion at booking one-way flights (pre-pandemic). I’m (mostly) based in Vancouver, Canada, and generally spend half the year each year backpacking wherever irresistible seat sales take me. So far, I’ve covered over 40 countries.

When I’m not writing I’m likely lazing by a lake, hiking the forested trails of beautiful British Columbia, or seeking out the next best donut.

Prior to pursuing writing full time, I worked as a recreation counselor for six years, supporting youth with developmental disabilities by teaching life skills through play.