Travel Tips, Reflections and Reviews

Planning to explore Canada’s amazing National Parks this year? Get prepared and learn what you need to know about the National Park fee system and Discovery Passes in 2021!

The Acadians, were the first permanent settlers of Canada from Europe. This post will explain you everything you need to know about the Acadian people and Acadian history.

Most visitors to Vancouver Island see only Tofino and Victoria – great combination – but Vancouver Island has MUCH more to offer! See the magnificence of Vancouver Island without the crowds on these three road trip itineraries.

An easy to understand round-up of the most popular money transfer methods, including the cheapest way to send money to Canada. Save yourself both time and money!

There are hundreds (thousands, even!) of free places to camp all over BC. Here’s my guide to finding them and how to camp for free in British Columbia, Canada

Another year almost over! 2017 was the year we decided to make some big changes in our lives. In November, we headed out on the road to travel indefinitely.

The Naramata Bench is home to the highest concentration of wineries in BC – over 35 wineries in one twenty kilometer stretch Here’s all of the details of our budget walking wine tour of the Naramata Bench, visiting as many as 11 wineries

Kayaking in Columbia Bay, Alaska, is an unforgettable experience. It offers the chance of floating past huge icebergs, with a backdrop of a glacier and incredible snow capped mountains. Discover this amazing one day tour in Valdez, Alaska!

Travel isn’t always just sunshine, swimming and summit photos. Bad things can happen while travelling too; we experienced this for the first time in Italy when all of our belongings were stolen from our rental car

My experience on the UK’s 100 mile long South Downs Way path travelling through farms, forests, fields and ancient settlements.

Barkerville isn’t any old museum. It’s a living and breathing historical gold mining town, lovingly restored and operated as a non-profit. It’s a must see when visiting northern British Columbia and here’s why

While we didn’t move this year or even leave British Columbia much, we still had an awful lot going on. For one thing, November marked our five year anniversary of living in Canada together. Work changes, visitors and lots of outdoor adventure – here’s all the highlights of our year!

Visiting Vancouver, British Columbia, doesn’t have to be expensive. Accommodation aside, there are many attractions and activities on offer in this beautiful city that are either low cost or completely free. Here are my favourite budget trip eats, sights and things to do in Vancouver!

There’s more sun, sea and sand in British Columbia than you may expect. Here are some of the best beaches we have come across in this beautiful province, ranging from rugged and wild black rock studded beaches to long swathes of sand ideal for sunbathing!

Advice and tips for buying a vehicle in Canada for new residents and working holiday participants, from searching for a car and swapping licenses to registration and insurance

The total cost and breakdown of our five month long road trip around British Columbia, Yukon, NWT and Alaska. It is possible to explore Canada on a budget – let us explain how

With beautiful views, well-maintained facilities, a convenient location and just the right amount of challenge, the Sayward Canoe Circuit is a great choice for a paddling trip for novices and veterans alike. It’s a unique Vancouver Island paddling experience to rival other canoe trip experiences in British Columbia. 

There’s more to Canada than mountains, moose and maple syrup! Here are 7 amazing places that challenged my preconceived ideas of Canada

They say the best things in life are free; it’s absolutely true on Vancouver Island, Canada. Here’s all the details of how you can explore this beautiful place for free

Embrace the cold and enjoy the best Canada’s winter has to offer! Here are some ideas about why it’s more than worthwhile to visit Canada in the winter.