I wrote in my last post how it seems to rain all the time in Belgium and much to my very pleasant surprise, there's been nothing but sunshine so far this November. I started my new job on Monday and watched the…
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Typically, it rains in Belgium. In fact, statistically speaking, it rains more than half a year with approximately 200 days of rain annually. Scientifically, it's the warm air, brought on the jet streams from the Pacific, that increases the air's…
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We arrived in Brussels nearly seven weeks ago - I can't believe how fast time has gone - and have spent the entirety of that time getting settled, sorting out logistics, moving into our new apartment, finding work and just…
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It’s been twenty months since I left Canada, the country I'd called home for twelve years. I flew from Vancouver on a one-way ticket to Sydney, Australia on January 6, 2019. At the time, I was loosely considering three months of…
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Back in February 2019, I booked a six-week trip to New Zealand from where I was at the time in Brisbane, Australia. The return date was originally set for March 30th so I could continue traveling in Australia. Those original…
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We've lived in the Wairarapa for five months now (with a roadie in the middle to explore the North Island). It was an unintentional move, brought on entirely by the COVID-19 lock down that was implemented in New Zealand in…
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The lovely people we are staying with in Carterton have extended family in Wainuiomata. Their sprawling farm is nestled into a valley and goes by the name of Totara Downs, just hidden away from the busy Wellington harbour. Close enough…
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Fensham Reserve is a 48-hectare protected region on the outskirts of Carterton. There's one main loop track that circuits the area, with a few extra tracks going off from the main route. Community work is underway to enlist walkers and…
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One of our final bucket list things to do in New Zealand was to spot a real-life actual kiwi! Kiwis are the national icon of New Zealand, as well as what we call New Zealanders and that delicious hairy green…
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We've been living in Carterton since early April when it was initially announced that New Zealand would go into COVID-19 lock down. We have come and gone, completing a massive two month roadie around the North Island when it was…
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I'm the type of traveler who, when they get to a new country or city, likes to do absolutely everything possible. Every UNESCO site, every famous attraction, every hike, every not-so-famous attraction... everything. I travel with the mindset that I…
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I've been backpacking (and did a bit of van life-ing, too) for the past nineteen months through seven countries. Throughout this time, I've been staying in hostels; in fact, in 2019, I lived exclusively in hostels! From Australia to New…
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Hiking is my favourite activity, no matter where I am in the world. I consistently find that hiking brings a sense of joy, clarity, excitement and discovery. It's such a great way to get out and feel good about your body,…
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I've spent the past nineteen months backpacking through seven countries. Before I left Canada, I put together a detailed backpacking packing list; the contents have changed slightly since then thanks to thrift shops + book shops! For shorter trips though,…
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