View of waterfall

Confession: How Freelancing is Really Going & Tips for Newbies

I started freelancing wayyyyy back in 2020 and my goodness, let’s not relive the past two years (although most of the photos in this post will be from that year!), but I’m pretty proud to say in that span, I’ve made some major strides. While I’m in no way making a full – time income, …

Seattle skyline with mountains in distance

What to Wear in Seattle – A Packing List

Seattle is my hometown and one of the most beautiful destinations in the US world. It’s a prime location for a city break as well as a jumping off point for outdoor activities in the nearby mountains, waterfalls and beaches. However, when planning a trip, it can be a bit difficult to figure out what …

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Best Places to Live in Montreal

So, if you’ve been around for a minute, you’ll know that at the end of 2020, I relocated to Montreal to finally reunite with my boyfriend after months of ongoing border closures. Moving to Montreal was a big undertaking during a pandemic for numerous reasons and I’ll spare you those details, as it’s been documented …

Mini Cooper car in front of stone building

Moving to Montreal – Apartment Hunting Tips

So, if you’ve been around for a minute, you’ll know at the end of 2020, I relocated to Montréal to finally reunite with my boyfriend after months of ongoing border closures. Moving to Montreal was a big undertaking during a pandemic for numerous reasons (mostly immigration and emotional). I’ll spare you those details, it’s been …

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Au Pair in France – An Honest Guide

There are so many ways to travel and learn French, however, the most common, is becoming an au pair in France (or another Francophone country). Today I’d like to provide you with an in-depth and extremely honest guide. Please note this post is going to focus on being an au pair in France, as that …

Green hills in the countryside

The Mental and Emotional Benefits of Learning a Language

Unless you live under a rock, I’m assuming you’re more than aware of disease, COVID 19 that’s spread across the world faster than express mail. No doubt some part of your life has been affected by the pandemic and you are probably finding it difficult to stay optimistic thanks to all the negative news and …