When I moved from the US to Australia six years ago, I would never have called myself a photographer. Not without cringing or feeling like a total imposter. But moving gave me a blank slate—my “anything is possible” moment. Starting over in a new country, where I didn’t know a single soul, was equal parts terrifying and liberating.

Tofino has it all - gorgeous beaches, top-notch cuisine, and a laid-back surf culture. Here is my guide to where you should eat, surf, and shop while visiting this tiny town on the Vancouver Island. 

The traveling life hasn't stopped since my two-month long journey through Europe in May and June. Granted, I asked the Universe for this lifestyle of steady movement and exploration. Yet I underestimated the toll it can take on mental/physical health and relationships. 

Post Outdoor Retailer, friends, friends of friends, and even a few strangers began the drive east for a night filled with tacos, games, storytelling, an unforgettable sunset and a peaceful sleep under the stars.