Elope in B.C

Photographed by CliffHouse Photography. British Columbia is a perfect choice for an engagement or elopement. Lush with tall trees, cold seas, and mountains, B.C offers various scenic destinations that are private, cheap, and one-of-kind. 1. Botanical Beach, Port Renfrew - Imagine walking down this aisle. Many trails on Vancouver Island wind through temperate forests along the...

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Proper West Coast Road Trip

"We packed up the jeep and traveled 2500 km+ south to Los Angeles then turned around to travel back another 2500 km back to Vancouver Island. Apps were tried and tested as we tried all means of accommodation down the coastal 101/1." Photojournalist, Saidia Zaloski The proper sun-soaked, west coast road-trip. Take too many photos,...

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5 things to know before you Au Pair

Saidia Zaloski, Photojournalist Agree to a work agreement Once your arrive at their home and have made enough small talk, begin to write out a work agreement between you two. Although I signed a work agreement with the office as an 'au pair', the mother of the first family that I stayed with had the...

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Mainland: A trip through the Rockies

"Travel through the colossal Rockies and remind yourself how small you really are." Photojournalist, Saidia Zaloski expands, "Similar to how the night is a reminder of our trivial parts, the same urge to enjoy life for what it is fizzes out of you as you curve through mountains." What apps we used Hotels: Bookings.com/ iphone app...

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Dos / Don’ts on abandoned building explorations

"Don't break your face, take extreme caution and apply things as realistically as they come. It's probably illegal, dangerous and not advisable. Why are you planning on doing this? Not my problem, but here are some tips on how to be safe." Photos of urban decay will woo many, but taking those photos endures more...

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Jordan River: Abandoned Power House

"Underneath is a labyrinth of tunnels and an overwhelming dark void. Two young men with machetes surprised us, but luckily they kept to themselves." Photojournalist, Saidia Zaloski expands. Jordan River, B.C, Canada It began with a winding drive down West Coast Road, we found an old road behind a row of empty houses and...

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Travel like a local

There are an infinite amount of a great things to see, do and be in this city. In-between these suggested destinations, try getting lost. We walked up many hills and ran down others while getting to know sweet ‘frisco. Parrots fly palm to palm tree, chirping, and crafting an exotic experience when you have a break and…

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Vancouver Island: where you can find psilocybin mushrooms easily.

Did I tell you about our trip? We explored Southern Vancouver Island in search for magic mushrooms, only to discover that they grow in places as urban as Victoria. Your chances are better out of town, like Cowichan River. But the possibility of finding them in your backyard is something unheard of. Aside from hearing…

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