Month 10 | Vietri sul Mare, Italy
Dive into month ten of living in Southern Italy. Tys returned for his trip back to Canada, the warm weather and sunny days are back, we’re currently in the middle of a two week trip, and we’re getting ready to move home with our visa almost up.
How We Moved to Italy pt 1. | Youth Mobility Visa Application (for Canadians)
Interested in moving abroad? This Youth Mobility (Working Holiday) Visa post breaks down the application process, including eligibility, wait times, and what to expect with Italian bureaucracy as a Canadian moving to Italy.
3 Days in Barcelona
Discover Barcelona, Spain’s vibrant, coastal city. Delicious food, midday siestas, iconic architecture, and late nights.
Discover Gaudí’s Barcelona
Barcelona and Gaudi are almost synonomus. Plan which of his famous (and less famous) designs you want to see while you’re visiting the Spanish city.
Hiking 101: A Guide for Beginners
New to hiking? Start here! I’ve included everything from what to pack to common trail etiquette and phrases, and everything in between!
Month 9 | Vietri sul Mare, Italy
Read all about month nine living on the Amalfi Coast. We finally had our permesso di soggiorno appointments, we visited Palermo, and Tys headed to Canada for a couple weeks while I stayed here on my own.
My Monthly Living Expenses in Southern Italy
Considering moving abroad? This post breaks down our real expenses from one month of living on Italy’s Amalfi Coast, during a year-long stay on Youth Mobility visas.
A Weekend in Palermo
Visiting Italy? Don’t sleep on Palermo, Sicily. This city is filled with history, culture and some incredible food. Tys and I planned a two night stay in January after finding a couple of cheap flights and loved every second of it.
Palermo Arancine: 5 Stops Ranked
Looking for the best arancina in Palermo, Sicily? We tried 5 top-rated arancine shops in Palermo in two days and ranked them. Read our honest reviews, scores, and favourites before you go.
Montreal Winter Weekend Guide
Planning a Montreal winter getaway? This guide will help you plan what to see, where to go and what food you absolutely must eat! Start drafting your snowy route through this French-Canadian city.
Planning a Trip: The Step-by-Step Guide
Planning a trip can be a lot! Especially if you’re new to it. In this guide, I walk you through exactly how I go about planning a trip step-by-step. Think: organized, but room for keeping things flexible.
A Day in Pompeii: Plan Your Visit to the Lost City
If you’re planning a visit to Southern Italy make sure you don’t skip the ruins of Pompeii. This guide will help you plan your visit with everything from how to get there to what to see.
Month 8 | The Holidays in Vietri sul Mare, Italy
Month 8 was spent experiencing the holidays the Italian way: Christmas Eve dinner at our friend’s family home, struscio — Salerno’s social tradition, and navigated loss while being far from home.
10 Tips for Mid-Budget Travellers
Travelling on a budget doesn’t mean missing out. These ten tried-and-true tips will help you save money without sacrificing the experience
My 6 Rules for Travel
After nearly a decade of hopping flights, these five self-imposed travel rules have shaped how I move through the world — and made every trip more rewarding.
King’s Landing Self-Guided Tour of Dubrovnik
Explore King’s Landing on a self-guided tour of Dubrovnik. Visiting iconic filming locations including the Red Keep, the Walk of Shame, and Blackwater Bay.
Dubrovnik | City Guide
Discover the best of Dubrovnik, from swimming in the Adriatic and wandering charming Old Town streets, to walking the city walls and indulging in amazing food.
A Weekend in Dublin
Planning a short trip to Dublin, Ireland? This two-day Dublin guide will help you build your itinerary. Here's everywhere we went in two days. Sláinte!
Month 7 | Vietri sul Mare, Italy
After six months away, this month was about coming home… and then leaving again. From re-entering Italy mid-permesso process to winter patios, old friendships, and learning what “routine” looks like in a new season abroad, Month 7 captures the calm after the chaos — and the quiet work of maintaining a life split between countries.
Galway Pub Crawl
A relaxed, easy-to-follow pub crawl through Galway featuring great pints, lively music, cosy pubs, and the best late-night spice bag in town. Perfect for anyone looking to enjoy an authentic night out in Ireland’s most welcoming city.