A man once said bigger is better, but I believe bigger is also easier. Whether it’s a house, a vehicle, or a bag we always seem to fill up, downsizing our wants vs. needs is a bigger struggle for the majority. When we shrink our lives we really start to understand what we value and … Continue reading How small can you go?
It’s been 30 days since we left Canada and took the plunge to move to New Zealand for the year (maybe longer?). After a few bumps, some minor delays and challenges upon our arrival, we’ve finally started to ground ourselves into the kiwi culture. Nevertheless, everything happens for a reason. It’s been a first month … Continue reading The Kiwi Experience
I recently travelled Europe for 7 weeks and am now in New Zealand for a year! I can’t help but hit up the museums that are highly recommended by the Lonely Planet or locals. The only thing is I find myself making fun of the art more than appreciating the art in these museums. Don’t … Continue reading Street Art is the Best Art
There’s no feeling quite like concentrating all your might into crossing your legs and praying to the heavens a restroom or unsupervised bush becomes available in the very near future! One of the determining factors for my “favorite” places while travelling relies heavily on the ease and convenience I can relieve my bladder. Conveniently, these places … Continue reading Do NOT talk to me when I have to pee
Hot springs, the key to Iceland’s natural geothermal experience! For the majority of travelers to this tiny volcanic island, you will commonly hear visits to its most famous hot pools: Blue Lagoon, Myvtan, Seljavallalaug and even Landmannalaugar in the highlands. With our lack of having a 4X4 vehicle and sticking to a tight budget, we … Continue reading Iceland: Hunting for Springs
I recently spent the last 50 days travelling Europe with my girlfriend seeing some amazing sites and experiencing the lifestyles of different places. One place that stands out is Amsterdam. Amsterdam was a place that seemed to have a lot more stereotypes associated with it. Before arriving I heard dirty, drugs, sex, and thought does this … Continue reading This is Amsterdam
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“Traveling.. it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta Those three words.. I’m going travelling. Exciting, yet becomes a nerve racking process of planning, packing and getting all your ducks in a row. A good start with travelling and preparing for each trip is making it part of ones lifestyle, just like saving for retirement or going to … Continue reading Tickets 4 Two
While travelling and not travelling, it’s hard not to reflect on the question that comes from loved ones, friends, and ourselves. Why do we travel? We want to see the future and with travelling sometimes it is not obvious what the direct benefits will be from the money we invest . One gets a job to … Continue reading Why Travel?
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