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- A Different Idea Of HomeCanadian and British homes are worlds apart in terms of style and layout. Before moving to Canada, my husband and I renovated and extended our 1930’s UK property, stripping the…Read more
- Moving To Canada From The UK? 5 Things No-One Tells You!However many times you do it, moving to another country is a big deal. We try to wrap our heads around it by learning as much as we can about…Read more
- Tropical TorontoA record-breaking start to the yearWe’ve been experiencing some record-breaking temperatures here in Ontario this year. Our last winter was incredibly mild and spring got off to a flying start…Read more
- Sounds Of Canada – An Auditory AdventureWhenever people travel somewhere new, they talk of “the sights and sounds”, and out come the photos to give us an idea of what they’ve experienced. But without the auditory…Read more
- What’s In A Name?Is it time to pull the plug on Ontario’s government-funded faith schools?There’s a struggle taking place in Ontario that pits Canada’s most cherished freedoms against one another and could potentially…Read more
- Car Insurance In Canada – 5 Tips For ExpatsAs an expat in Canada, finding affordable car insurance can be like trying to shift those last few pounds to reach your target weight. You’ve come so far; found somewhere…Read more
- Declutter Your Life – Emigrate!Ok. Maybe that’s a bit extreme. But have you ever been surprised how much “stuff” you own? Minimalism is easy when you’re a couple, but add children to the mix…Read more
- 7 Things To Remember When Moving To CanadaYou could be forgiven for thinking moving to Canada doesn’t entail the same consideration journeying to a third world country might. After all, it has a stable economy, an established…Read more
- Smooth Moves for Expat Kids – tips to ease the transitionMoving to another country with children can be a stressful experience. The tearful confession, “I want to go home,” is the last thing any parent wants to hear. Adults will…Read more
- Conquering My Driving DemonsFor us, 2012 will be the Year of the Road Trip, the year we travel to Tadoussac to see the whales swimming in Quebec’s first purely marine national park, where…Read more