Mallorca –– On the Trail of La Vida Dulce
ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY ROBERT BRODEY I begin with a confession. The Spanish island of Mallorca (Majorca) in the western Mediterranean has never been on my…
Retreat to the Mountains: A Squamish Story
After nearly two and a half years grounded from travel by the pandemic, Robert Brodey boards a plane to an outdoor paradise on Canada’s west coast…
Speaking in Tongues
Linguistic diversity finds a family home in Toronto By Robert Brodey When I first met my Lebanese-born Armenian wife, Lara, I’m ashamed to admit that I…
Editing Mountains – The Challenge of Telling the Remarkable Tale of the Swiss Alps in 20 Pages
It has been almost 6 months since my trip with Outpost Magazine to Switzerland. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about the staggering…
A Generational Call to Action – The Global Refugee Crisis
Since completing my first novel, Josef’s Lair, I’ve been working on several other projects – some just dabbling, others with more commitment. Not knowing what the…
In Praise of Non-Gifted Athletes (like myself).
I don’t like puking. Period. It’s for this reason I rarely push myself to the point of nausea while racing. On top of that, I’m an…
The Long Road of Experience: Travel and a Farewell to Schedules
I was 19 and fresh out of high school when I got a job doing menial work with the sole purpose of saving up to travel…
Use All Your Gears – to Maximize Fitness
In 2003-2004, I lived in the highlands of Costa Rica. I would often hop on my bicycle and head up into the outlying mountains. It was…
Turning Dyslexia into a Sharpened Pencil
I was born left-handed. And that’s not all. It was perhaps a sign of other things to come, namely dyslexia, the catch-all term for a learning…
The Dope on Dozing Off: When a Lack of Quality Sleep Puts You In the Danger Zone
I got 99 problems, and sleep is one… On the surface, everything seems fine. Take a closer look, and my puffy eyes and sagging face tell…
A Moment of Truth: Age Isn’t Just a Number — It’s also Biological
OK, a confession. I am a bit obsessed with getting older. I don’t make it much of a secret, either. It takes most people all of…
I’ll Admit It: I Don’t Like Road Marathons
In some running circles, the road marathon is considered the ultimate test of one’s fitness, but I’m honestly not a big fan of pavement. My ultimate fitness…
Cultivation: A Mantra for Life
cultivation (ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən) n 1. agriculture a. the planting, tending, improving, or harvesting of crops or plants b. the preparation of ground to promote their growth 2.…
Writing and Running to the End of Time
Writing is a funny thing. For some of my writer friends, they feel like they have to force themselves to sit and write. And they can’t…
Over the Hill: Final Preparation for Running the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB)
It has been a busy few months, juggling projects, including big edits on my book project, Josef’s Lair, working the bread-and-butter job, cross-country training, and, of…