by Cori | Nov 9, 2022 | Expat Life, Portugal
It seems like everyone is talking about moving to Portugal. Is it inflation? Rising mortgage rates? The continued chaos of US politics? The media coverage planting seeds in our minds? For me, it was two years of various stages of lockdown in Canada. The winter weather...
by Cori | Sep 1, 2020 | Asia, Europe, Expat Life, Nomad Life, North America
Despite all the rhetoric that we need to #stayhome, there’s no requirement that you literally stay home. Those whirlwind tours of 14 cities in 14 days are verboten, but it’s easy to travel while following all restrictions and guidelines for staying safe...
by Cori | Nov 28, 2019 | Asia, Europe, USA
I wish I could have the tour start in San Francisco’s nascent cat museum, but alas, the fledgling museum and it’s pop-up shows seem to have fizzled out. Who’s ready to revive the project? Instead, let’s begin in Ohio. Feline Historical Museum,...
by Cori | Apr 17, 2018 | Asia, Destinations, Europe, History, Manhattan, New York City, Toronto, USA
It’s difficult to imagine what the world would be like without Nikola Tesla. He’s one of the most famous scientists who ever lived and has over 300 patents. His inventions power our lives, yet he died penniless and alone. Living in hotels all of his adult life, he...
by Cori | Apr 11, 2017 | Europe
So many people see Zagreb as an airport to fly into when they can’t get a direct flight to Dubrovnik. They’re missing out. Here’s what I love about Zagreb Secret cafes So many of the best cafes and bars in Zagreb can be found down alleyways and in courtyards. This...
by Cori | Mar 28, 2017 | Europe, History, Links
A friend of mine in Brussels casually mentioned how she’d wanted to take a sabbatical, but the new government had changed the program. She’d hoped to take some time off to work on personal projects, but she worried about what would happen to people who relied on a...
by Cori | Mar 23, 2017 | Europe, Nomad Life
Cologne is hardly the most popular city for visitors to Germany, but I can’t seem to stay away from it. It may only be Germany’s 4th largest city, but it’s my personal favorite. What to do and see I’ve obsessively researched Cologne’s history, from it’s Roman...
by Cori | Mar 7, 2017 | Europe
As soon as you step out of Rotterdam’s Blaak Station, you’re looking at Piet Blom’s famous Cube Houses. Turn around and you’ll see the Markthal. The Cube Houses form a pedestrian bridge over the highway, from Blaak Station to the Oude Haven. Across the harbor is...
by Cori | Mar 2, 2017 | Europe
it I had the unfortunate experience of visiting Florence at the height of tourist season, at the hottest time of year. The days were oppressive. At night the stones oozed with the heat of the sun. Tour groups clogged every passageway. While my intent was to see all...
by Cori | Feb 21, 2017 | Europe
This tiny city of less than 200,000 people likes to think of itself as the capital of Europe. A good chunk of that, about 50,000 people, are temporary workers. Charming streets #bruxelles #streets #pedestrianstreets #cobblestone #wandereverywhere #winterwalks...
by Cori | Feb 14, 2017 | Europe, Nomad Life
South London rarely makes the itinerary of visitors. It’s very much worth your time to make a detour to these South London neighborhoods Peckham When I told friends I was staying in Peckham, there were three responses: I’ve literally never heard of this supposed...
by Cori | Jan 18, 2017 | Adulting, Europe, New York State, Nomad Life
Today we leave Toronto for 52 days in Europe and North America. We aim to travel as light as possible without suffering. Since we’ll both be working, certain things aren’t optional. I’m not bringing an external mouse, which I might regret. I grabbed...
by Cori | Jan 12, 2017 | Asia, Destinations, Europe, Nomad Life
I expected to fall in love with Istanbul. I did not. I did have a really fun time, though. Where to explore Taking a boat on the Bosphorus is basically mandatory. There’s no need to pay for a touristy cruise when there are so many ferries. We spent a day in Büyükada...
by Cori | Dec 20, 2016 | Adulting, Asia, Canada, Europe, Expat Life, Nomad Life, USA
Most of this year was taken up with immigrating to Canada and then writing a book about the process. With both of us working full time, it’s been a busy year! https://www.instagram.com/p/BLzH81_DZyt/?taken-by=sheepdontswim It doesn’t feel like we’ve traveled much this...
by Cori | Oct 6, 2016 | Europe
Konstanz was a small city that is lovely to visit, but a little too quiet for me as a university student. It’s a beautiful place to spend a weekend or a very relaxing week. The old town is charming and the lake views are beautiful. The city is perched at the...
by Cori | Jun 26, 2016 | Europe, Nomad Life
Croatia is often overlooked by American tourists, but has long been a popular destination for Europeans. That’s mostly in part because much of Croatia has been part of Austria, Italy, and Hungary at various times throughout history. While part of the EU, Croatia isn’t...
by Cori | May 20, 2016 | Adulting, Europe, Nomad Life
A self-catering guide for CouchSurfers A key part of keeping costs down while traveling is finding ways to eat cheaply. While it’s fine to gorge yourself while on vacation for a few days, on an extended trip you’re going to find a way to eat healthy foods, even if...
