Travelogues British Columbia

Hope when you take that jump you don’t fear the fall Hope when the water rises you built a wall […]Hope that you fall in love and it hurts so bad […]And I hope that you don’t...

Shadows movin' without a sound From the hold of the sleepless town Evil seems to be everywhere Heed the spirit that brought despair Trouble's comin' without control No one's...

After returning from Long Beach to our accommodation, we had some time for a short break before heading to whale watching. As a precaution, we both took a motion sickness tablet...

Today, I don't know...

When we decided to buy a car, it was clear to us from the very beginning that it should not only be a means of transportation, but also a vehicle that would have enough space for...

In Nanaimo we made plans for the coming days. We stayed in the best Airbnb (Kennedy House) of all time. It was so ...

11/02/17: Today was the day. The actual journey begins. We're going to Vancouver. By the time we had all our things packed, the guys had already driven us to the airport. ...

Trip with the international students to Campbell River for Whale Watching

Hello Vancouver, Jess is back! (Everyone has been calling me that for almost 2 months now, seems to be the typical abbreviation for Americans, Canadians, Brits, and Aussies - I...

Our night in Golden was okay, although we felt a bit uneasy at first. When we arrived, there was hardly a soul on the site, the air was smoky and stuffy, and everything looked a...

We drive to Vancouver in the most beautiful weather. Autumn is upon us again, the temperatures are pleasant. Beforehand, we didn't miss the chance to take a gondola up the...

April 15, 2023 Rain, rain, rain ☔️ What did Brigitta's grandmother always ask?: "What does the weather command us today?" My answer is to stay at home!! Of course, Brigitta...

Hello there, Since many people have asked me how my Easter was, here's a little insight: Easter: My "Easter" started with extreme wind. As I mentioned before, the weekends are...

April 13, 2023 Actually, I thought I wouldn't have to write much today because we are only driving from Victoria across the island to Ucluelet on the Pacific. I was mistaken 😉....

While I am writing this blog post, the smell of blood still lingers on my hands. Why? How? What for? You will find out in this very long blog post - Yeah! But first, let me tell...

While I'm writing these first lines here, I'm treating myself to a last time with the 9€ ticket of the German railway. Today (23.08.), there was a last shared breakfast with my...

Wow, it was early this morning when the alarm went off at 6:30. I always need a little time to open my eyes, doze off, and slowly prepare for getting up. I know there are people...

Silhouette

The night was terrible. My arm hurt. I didn't know how to lie down. The night eventually ended, but the pain when lifting my arm did not. I wonder what this is again. My darling...

Our last few days together were spent in Vancouver. The accommodation was a bit outside in Burnaby, so we had to take the Skytrain and bus for 1 hour every day to get to the...

30/10/2019 Once again, we had to get up early. We drove to the ferry terminal and crossed over to Vancouver Island. The island is the largest North American Pacific island, with...

After a hearty breakfast, I started the day at the Victoria Public Market. Then I visited the Government House of British Columbia and Market Square. Victoria has the oldest...

On my weekend in Ladysmith, I only did two short hikes as the weather was still not great. The first hike was through the forest up a hill to Heart Lake. The lake had the shape...

On Tuesday, I made my way to Cape Scott Provincial Park, specifically to San Josef Bay. I didn't know it was a gravel road that led there and it was quite unpleasant to drive...

Rested, after just one night in Hong Kong, we made our way to the airport. The bus arrived on time. However, in Hong Kong, a general strike had been declared, so most of the...

After a restorative night, the next morning it was time to pack up and get ready to leave. A little butter and a fresh cup of coffee from the hosts meant it was time to set sail...

Before embarking on my journey north, I visit my friend (a great colleague from home) who has been working on a farm in Little Fort for a month. She shows me the beautiful...

On my last day...

This time we report on our experiences with the Canadian bus system and the non-existent driving skills of Canadians. Overall, we're pretty lucky with our connection to the...