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Following the lives of Helen and Mike who moved from Scotland to London via Canada. See how they fair as they navigate the charms of big city life, weaving around tourists and traffic by bike, stopping frequently for tea and culture breaks.
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Canucks
In Canada few things matter more than hockey, and just to be clear, hockey here is played on ice, not grass (Canadian 101). This year the Vancouver Canucks reached the final of the Stanley cup and as the final matches … Continue reading
Summer
Summer has finally arrived in the Pacific North West, outside it smells like cut grass and I smell like sunscreen. In our hot little flat I’ve abandoned the oven and we’re living on salads and berries it’s beautiful and delicious. … Continue reading
Home Sweet Home at the Cultch
On Saturday we went to see Home Sweet Home at the Cultch in Vancouver. It’s an interactive art exhibition curated to celebrate Vancouver’s 125th Anniversary. Below is what Vancouver would look like if the people of Vancouver, in particular I … Continue reading
Beach day
On Saturday we spent the day at the beach. Despite living really close to the beach we don’t take advantage of it nearly as much as we should. We cycled out to Spanish Banks, it’s the last in a long … Continue reading
The Aquatic Life
At the weekend we finally made it to the Vancouver Aquarium. Situated in Stanley Park it is Canada’s oldest and largest aquarium and it displays a truly stunning variety of wildlife. I’m never sure what to think of zoos and … Continue reading