Packing for our RTW adventure

Packing for our RTW adventure

  The topic of what to pack for a trip like ours is always an interesting one, and we spent a great deal of time reading other travellers’ blogs looking…

What it took to get to departure day!

What it took to get to departure day!

  After many months of planning, departure day arrived on November 4. With a robust gantt chart and planning spreadsheet in place (obviously!) we executed all tasks successfully and felt…

Trial run: backpacking and couch surfing!

Trial run: backpacking and couch surfing!

  This past weekend we decided to take advantage of our weekend trip to Vancouver Island for the Victoria Marathon (#VictoriaMarathn) to try a few new things. First, we wanted…

5 weeks and counting – everything must go!

5 weeks and counting – everything must go!

  Today we took our first steps towards letting go of our material possessions. Enter Craigslist with a frenzy of picture taking, advert creation and price setting. Here’s a summary…

Magnificent Mt. Robson and the Berg Lake Trail

Magnificent Mt. Robson and the Berg Lake Trail

  We recently took a 9-hour roadtrip from Vancouver into the north eastern part of British Columbia to celebrate the wedding of our good friends, John and Judy. This gave…

Got vaccinations?

Got vaccinations?

  Staying healthy on the road is a broad topic of discussion amongst globetrotters. There are so many factors to consider, including what vaccinations you’ve previously had, where you grew…

We buy backpacks!

We buy backpacks!

  Buying a backpack takes a serious amount of research! Our bags are one of the most critical pieces of gear for our adventure. After all, we have to live…

Vegan chocolate chip banana bread

Vegan chocolate chip banana bread

  Looking for a delicious, moist chocolately banana bread that’s cruelty free and filled with goodness? Look no further! Ingredients: 6 ripe bananas ¼ cup oil (I use coconut oil…