During her career as a travel writer, Jane Marshall came across hidden valleys known as "happy valleys" on different continents. Geographically isolated and protected by walls of mountains, these valleys are home to endangered species and inside the valleys humans and nature have struck a balance. Marshall aims to learn about these areas from their Indigenous keepers and why she finds deep peace within them.

When you can read it: May 16, 2023

Jane Marshall is a travel writer living in Canmore, Alberta. She has written for the Edmonton Journal, Travel Alberta, VUE Weekly, Avenue Magazine and more. Her first book is Back Over the Mountains: A Journey to the Buddha Within.