Canada
7 essays from our time in Canada, in the order we wrote them.
Charming Victoria
Crossing the border from the US to Canada was the most painless land border crossing ever. We didn't even need to get out of our car. We just handed our passports to the man in the booth, answered 5 or 6 questions, and we were on our way. Such a contrast from those hectic Nicaragua border crossings!
Butchart Gardens and Salt Spring Island
Just 30 minutes north of downtown Victoria, Canada, lies the world-famous Butchart Gardens. With a Japanese garden, Italian garden, rose garden, and more, all within a beautiful setting of trees, fountains, and statues, it's a lovely place to spend a day. During our visit, the weather was perfect,…
Vancouver, British Columbia
As we drove into Vancouver, Canada, our first impressions were that it was HUGE!!! High-rise apartment and office buildings flooded the skyline, traffic was jam-packed, and so many people were walking around that it felt like we were in a big Asian city again. We'd expect to see that many people…
Playing House in Victoria
Ah, Victoria. You're kind of our favorite. We spent July through September in this magical, perfect-sized, quaint, and oh-so-friendly place. It feels just like a warm hug with really delightful and cozy people. There’s seemingly always someone available to give you a smile, a helping hand, or a…
A Victorian December
Have you noticed we keep coming back to Victoria? This time we settled in for the month of December, curious to see if its winter season was really as mild as cold-phobic people like ourselves tend to prefer. This is Canada we’re talking about, after all. Wouldn’t you know, we discovered it really…
A Glimpse Into Our Life in Victoria, BC
Hello, from Victoria, BC, Canada! We are here until December, and are currently living in a beautiful rental home near the water. There are many things we're enjoying about our new home, including the walkability, the neighborhood, the community, and the fabulous property. Let me show you around!
The Family Adventure Summit
I am so excited for the Family Adventure Summit! If you're at all interested in family travel, then I highly encourage you to check out this live event. We'll cover all aspects of long-term family travel, from finances and ways to fund your travels while saving big on expenses, to education on the…