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Following the lives of Helen and Mike who moved from Scotland to London via Canada. See how they fair as they navigate the charms of big city life, weaving around tourists and traffic by bike, stopping frequently for tea and culture breaks.
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Hello Velo
Yesterday I bought a bike, it is hands down the best purchase I have made in years. IT. IS. AWESOME. Vancouver is a great city for cycling, you know, if you don’t mind hills and lunatic drivers! Lots of streets … Continue reading
Halloween
Last night was halloween. I have never really bothered with halloween, but here it is a big deal. It seems everyone has font memories of halloween as a child, heck, it’s even considered a holiday this side of the pond. … Continue reading
Orange
Vancouver is gearing up for halloween and it seems that there is orange everywhere.
Immigration and thinkings
This weekend was full of forms. Forms and queues and waiting. However, the outcome was worth it. I now have a brand sparkly new visa in my passport and at least 3 months before I need to fill in any … Continue reading
Autumn
I’m fairly certain that autumn was designed so that the Pacific North West could show off it’s beauty. Striking as Vancouver is all year round, in autumn it is something else again. The whole city has burst into fiery reds … Continue reading