Finally, it is time to start our real DIY van conversion! In this update, we add insulation, three layers of flooring (cork, plywood and vinyl), a welded bed and walls – all in 12 days and temperatures sometimes in the minus features.
Whale watching in Tadoussac is both incredibly varied and exceptionally easy. We found four fun ways to go whale watching in Tadoussac on our recent May visit. Whether you like to be taken directly to the whales or prefer to try spotting them yourself from shore, Tadoussac is a whale watcher’s dream.
Victoria Island and Vancouver Island are commonly mistaken for each other but are actually quite different places. Located in the Arctic, Victoria Island is incredibly difficult to get to. Wonderfully wild Vancouver Island, however, is just a hop, skip and a jump away from the mainland of British Columbia.
Canada is consistently listed as one of the best places to live in the world. Thousands of people make the move every year to the Great White North. If you’d like to move to Canada too, read this quick-start guide and get things happening today.
As much as I love writing about our adventures, it sometimes takes a bit of time to get these experiences onto this site. After all, there are only so many hours in a day and yet so many places and stories to share! This is a new series to update you on what we’ve been doing lately and future plans.
Desolation Sound is a paddler’s paradise. Read this guide to find out everything you need to know about paddling in breathtaking Desolation Sound, British Columbia, Canada
Travelling through the middle of tundra, mountains and limitless wilderness, the Dempster Highway offers one of the best road trips in the world! Here’s everything you need to know so you can take on this adventure yourself
With towering peaks, vibrant lakes, immerse glaciers and all the wilderness you could ever want, the Canadian Rockies are truly a wonder of the world. Taking a road trip through the Canadian Rockies allows real freedom to enjoy and appreciate all nature has to offer
Our experience driving 7000km across Canada in early winter and the trials and tribulations of legally transferring a GMC Savana van from British Columbia to New Brunswick
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
There are a number of questions that crop up time and time again about completing tax returns in Canada during or after a working holiday. Here is your one-stop shop to find the answers!
For a town seemingly in the middle of Yukon’s endless wilderness with only about 2,000 year-round residents, Dawson City has a heck of a lot to offer visitors. Here are 34 of the best things to do in Dawson City ranging from stunning hikes to fascinating historical places.
The Great Stones Way may just be Britain’s answer to the Inca Trail. For what it lacks in altitude, the Great Stones Way more than makes up for it with mysterious ancient sites, idyllic thatched villages and wonderous panoramic countryside views.
Ideas of things to do and what to expect when visiting Far North Queensland in the wet (rainy) season. Spoiler: it’s absolutely still worth visiting! Here’s why
Visiting Canada in winter can be exhilarating, exciting and a whole lot of fun for those who embrace the season. Here’s just 65 ideas of things to do!
Much as vehicle insurance is essential to have when driving a car, travel insurance can be very helpful to have when travelling. Some countries actually require travellers to have travel insurance for the duration of their trip. But what about for working holidays? Read on to find out.
A comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about going on a working holiday in New Zealand, from applying for the visa, preparing to leave to arriving at the airport, looking for accommodation, transferring money, finding work, buying a vehicle and more! Read this and go.
Going on a working holiday to New Zealand? Here’s why travel insurance should be one of the essential items you purchase before leaving plus insurance provider recommendations for New Zealand working holidays
Exploring Canada by road doesn’t have to be limited to the summer season. Winter road trips offer low crowds, cheaper prices and wonderfully snowy scenery. But there are undoubtedly more challenges.
All the details about how I became a Permanent Resident of Canada via the common law sponsorship route