Karen wrote some hilarious update emails to her family during our trip. I wanted to gather them all in one place for future reference, so here they are for your enjoyment.
Travel
Impressions of Vancouver
Vancouver is kind of like a combination of Rio de Janeiro and Montreal. (I think Rio is the most beautiful city in the world, and Montreal is the best city in the world.) Vancouver reminds me of both these places, but with some other less great aspects thrown in.
The great Canadian road trip
Last week, I drove across Canada with my friend Karen. (Well, she drove, and I sat there being useless, since her car is manual and I can only drive automatic.)
Hanoi (& Saigon): Wildly Fascinating
Hanoi is one of my new favorite places. Everyone told me it would be awesome, and they were right.
6 ways travelling changed me
1. I’m less scared of bugs.
How to make friends as a solo traveler: use Couchsurfing Hangouts!
It seems like most people haven’t heard of Couchsurfing Hangouts. That’s a shame.
Sleepy, dreamy Luang Prabang
My life in Chiang Mai
Canadian nomad guide | Part 2: Residency
When you’re setting out on your first trip, you’ll probably want to retain your Canadian residency.
How to become a digital nomad (for Canadians): Part 1
I’ve got a one-way ticket to Chiang Mai, Thailand in mid-June, and I’m super excited!
Here’s something I wish I knew earlier, though: there are two kinds of instructions on how to travel the world.