My first visit to Dresden, Germany was back in 2014 with my mom and her friend who lived in Dresden at the time. We decided to visit Dresden again five years later as Colin had never been and it’s a quick trip from Prague. And it turns out, there’s a ton of great reasons to visit Dresden! We absolutely loved this city and I would highly recommend it for a quick getaway. Getting there Dresden is just over two hours from Prague by direct train (and two to three hours from Berlin by train). The route is very scenic and,… Read More
International Travel
How to Spend 2 Days in Chiang Mai
Welcome to Chiang Mai! Chiang Mai, in northern Thailand, is a cute little town and was one of the highlights of our time in Southeast Asia. It doesn’t have the beaches of the islands or the heat of southern Thailand (thank god!). But it does have an adorable Old City, a great cafe culture and a wonderful link to exploring more of northern Thailand (i.e. elephants!). Spending 2 days in Chiang Mai is a perfect addition to your Thailand itinerary. [Author’s note: We are currently enjoying our expat life in Prague but I have a few more Southeast Asia posts… Read More
Kutna Hora: The Perfect Day Trip from Prague
On our second weekend in Prague, Colin and I decided to take a spontaneous day trip to Kutna Hora. It’s a quick and easy day trip from Prague, and I would highly recommend it for an afternoon. Kutna Hora is a small town in Central Bohemia, about an hour from Prague by train. It’s very easy to get to, with trains leaving almost every hour, and most of them direct. The big draw of Kutna Hora is the Sedlec Ossuary. As you’ll see below, the Sedlec Ossuary is a cave-like space, located beneath a church, where the skeletons from 40,000–70,000… Read More
A Low-Key Visit to Munich
On our way to Prague, we first landed in Paris and then paid a visit to Munich. I was so excited to visit Munich because it was a new city for both myself and Colin, as well as Colin’s first time in Germany. Plus, it meant we were one step closer to our new home in Prague. Our visit to Munich was different than a lot of past travels I’ve been on. Usually, when I’m in a new city, it’s all about seeing and doing everything I can before I have to leave a few days later. I normally show… Read More
Month in Review: June 2019
I thought it would be fun to add in a little monthly review and roundup post, at least for this next year while we’re in Prague, to document our new adventure. So without further ado, here’s the month in review for June 2019! Travels This month we went to… Paris, France Munich, Germany Prague, Czech Republic Kutna Hora, Czech Republic Dresden, Germany Highlights The biggest surprise and highlight has been what a good traveller Ellie is! As a pup who gets quite nervous and is reactive around other dogs, I was worried about her. But Ellie has been amazing on trains, planes… Read More
Visiting Paris with a Dog
On our way to our new home in Prague, we stopped in Paris for a few days. And because we were travelling from Vancouver with all of our luggage for the big move, we also had our dog, Ellie, with us. And that’s how we learned all about the best way to visit Paris with a dog! Visiting Paris with a dog was actually much easier than I thought it would be. So far, we’ve only done outdoorsy trips with Ellie like camping at Weaver Lake, Porteau Cove and Pender Harbour. We also brought her up to Whistler, which was… Read More
Expat Life: Settling into Prague
We made it to Prague! We have now been living in Prague for a week and are busy settling in and getting the lay of the land. As you may have guessed, the first few days were pretty overwhelming and there was a lot for us to do and learn. But now that we’ve gotten over the big hump, I wanted to share our journey, what we’ve been up to, what we wish we had done better, and where we’re headed from here! Author’s note: This was written on June 14 reflecting on our first week in Prague. In case… Read More
How to Travel with Your Dog to Europe
Turns out, if you want to travel with your dog to Europe, it’s not as easy as showing up at the airport with your furry friend on the day of your flight. It’s actually a little (or a lot) more complicated than that. We dove into this process during our recent move to Prague, as we were bringing our dog, Ellie, with us. We arrived in Prague on June 7 and will be living here, with Ellie, for the next year on Youth Mobility Visas. So how do you travel with your dog to Europe? Allow me to try and… Read More
Expat Life: The Moment Before You Go
As you’ve likely heard, we’re moving to Prague. We’re jumping into expat life with four suitcases, two people, one dog and a lot of fingers crossed. The last few weeks have kind of felt like a blur, but I wanted to write down some of my feelings as we get ready for this jump. [Author’s note: This post was written mid-May and we leave/left for Europe on June 1. So by the time you read this, we should be on our way to Prague through Paris and Munich!] For starters, it has been really stressful. We officially decided on Prague… Read More
Checklist: To Do Before You Move Abroad
In case you missed it, Colin and I (and Ellie) are moving to Prague! We’re packing up to move abroad for one year on Youth Mobility Visas. We’ll be leaving Canada on June 1 (only 2 days from now!) and arriving in our Prague apartment on June 7, after stops in Paris and Munich along the way. We are so excited for this adventure of living abroad. But the actual process of getting there? It’s a lot! Turns out, there’s a ton you have to do if you want to move abroad; it’s not as simple as buying a plane… Read More
