The city of Kitchener has a lovely combination of small town vibe and plenty of activities. This area was historically inhabited by German mennonites and while little of this population is left, you can feel the European heritage throughout this vibrant city. Kitchener is pretty close to Toronto, but has […]
I was born in Canada and have spent most of my life living in the “Great White North.” And, it doesn’t matter if I’m living in Dubai or Medellin, I always encounter some fun and quirky Canadian stereotypes while abroad. The fact is Canada is known for a lot of things, ranging […]
Skydiving is one of those things a lot of people have on their bucket list. It doesn’t matter if you do it while traveling or to signify a certain milestone, like turning a certain age; the thought of jumping out of an aeroplane is pretty remarkable. But, deciding to take […]
It doesn’t matter if you’re a University student, young working professional, or are a bit older: there’s no shortage of places to grab a drink in Guelph! And, after living in this city for more than five years and completing my undergrad here, I’d like to think I know my […]
Ormond Beach and Daytona Beach were the two areas where I took my first extended trip while working remotely. And, since becoming location independent, I’ve spent well over a year living in and around Daytona Beach. As a twenty-something-year-old dude, I also spent a lot of time out on the […]
It doesn’t matter if you’re a frequent traveler, full-time nomad, or only hit the road occasionally; sometimes, you get a burning desire to travel. I’ve been location independent and living the nomad lifestyle for the last few years. During this time, exploring new countries and cities has been one of […]
I’ve lived in Ormond Beach and around Daytona, on and off, for over a year at this point. The Daytona Beach area was where I headed for my first stint at trying the location independent lifestyle. It’s also where I spent a few months living with one of my best […]
I moved to Guelph in 2014 for University, and since then, it’s been my home base in-between traveling and being location independent. I’m not a Guelph local, but over my time here, I’ve really come to love this city and all that it has to offer. In my opinion, Guelph […]
Montreal is one of the largest Canadian cities and is full of culture, great food, breathtaking architecture, and exciting night-life. But is Montreal safe? Thankfully yes! I’ve lived in Montreal and the surrounding area for quite a while, and Montreal is safe for residents and tourists. So, if you’re traveling […]
I moved to Medellin, Colombia in early 2020 and lived there for three months. It was my first real experience with location independence and the digital nomad life, and it’s honestly one of my favorite places I’ve ever traveled. But, I still remember how much my parents were up in […]
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