You’ve decided to move to Germany from Canada. You start looking online for visa and residency information. You soon come across the Youth Mobility or Working Holiday visa. All the information online says to apply from within your home country, but did you know it’s also possible to apply after you’ve already arrived in Germany?…
A registered address, or Anmeldung, is one of the most important (and difficult) steps of moving to Germany. Here I’ll walk through how to do it and why you need to. Why Do We Need a Registered Address? In Germany, everyone needs to legally register their address (Anmeldung) with the citizen office (Bürgeramt). To do…
Picture this – you find a cheap flight to Lisbon, Portugal and have a weekend off of work. It means you only have around 48 hours on the ground, but you’ve been dying to visit. Do you make the leap? Here you’ll find the best things to do if you only have 48 hours in…
If you’re visiting the island of Malta in Southern Europe, Valletta is a must see city. The island nation’s capital city is full of hills with stairs, so wear your walking shoes! When you’re ready to eat, look here for my recommendations after spending five days in the gorgeous city. Here I share what you…
If you’ve recently moved to Germany, you may soon receive a letter by post from the Beitragsservice asking you to pay the Rundfunkbeitrag, or the TV tax.
If you have only two days in Guanajuato, Mexico, you will experience the quaint town in a whirlwind. Even so, two days is long enough to take in the colours, sights, energy and food of Guanajuato. Where is Guanajuato, Mexico? Guanajuato is a state in Mexico located right in the centre. It is known for…
If you’re like me, you’ve likely heard people say that Mexico is unsafe to travel to, especially as a solo female traveller. People may even try to dissuade you from going on your trip. Recently I travelled to Mexico City for the first time, and was travelling alone. Here I’ll share how I felt in…
A Local’s Place Cultus Lake may be known to local Vancouver residents as the favourite spot to swim in the summer, but the small community is also a great place to spend time in the fall season. The quaint locale is just an hour and a half’s drive from Vancouver, BC, or three hours from…
White sandy beaches, big palm trees, outdoor parties and fish tacos… just a few of the things Tamarindo, Costa Rica has to offer. The town is a popular destination for surfers and people backpacking the Central American country, as well as first timer’s who may be more comfortable with the English-speaking crowd. If you have…
Backpacking Costa Rica is a once in a lifetime experience. As a small country with a reliable bus system, it is easy to see much of the country in a short amount of time. As well, Costa Rica has a reputation for being one of the safer countries in Central America, making it an ideal…