PORTUGAL
Slade and I weren’t planning to return to Europe so soon after our 3 month backpacking trip in 2015 (stay tuned for that post, we're working on it). As luck would have it though, one of my closest friends was getting married in Lisbon and I was asked to be one of her bridesmaids. An excuse to see more of a country we had loved visiting the summer before? Yes please!
HIDDEN GEMS OF VANCOUVER
So you've seen the local mountains, ventured around downtown, explored Stanley Park, cycled the Seawall and even taken a trip to Whistler. This post is for those of you who crave more, those who wish to venture down the less travelled path. Below is a list of our top 7 lesser known favourites. The first four are easily accessible by bus. The last three, you will likely need a car for.