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Life is a journey with almost limitless detours.Ken Poirot

Howard & Whitney from Calgary, Canada slow travelling around the globe wherever our passports will take us.

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In our final post for each location you'll find:

Dollars – what did it cost us to live there
Environment – where did we live/neighbourhood
Tips, Tricks and Transportation
Out and About – what did we do and see
Us – our overall impression/likes or dislikes of a city/country
Restaurants and the local food
Speech – useful words/phrases in the native language

 

Join us on our travels by clicking on the posts below, subscribing to our weekly email digest, or on Facebook ,Instagram and Twitter.

Discovering Stockholm and Hunting Runestones

September 16, 2023September 17, 2023 By Whitney Darby
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Bangkok & Hua Hin: Beatles, Boxing & Beaches

September 2, 2023September 3, 2023 By Whitney Darby
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Hong Kong 3-Day Visit

August 17, 2023August 27, 2023 By Howard Darby
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Chiang Mai – A month in northern Thailand

August 8, 2023August 17, 2023 By Whitney Darby
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Laos – Luang Prabang, Waterfalls, & the Mekong

July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 By Whitney Darby
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Bali – A month on the Island of the Gods

July 8, 2023July 8, 2023 By Whitney Darby
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Borneo – The Wild Side of Malaysia

June 23, 2023June 25, 2023 By Whitney Darby
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24 Hours in Singapore

June 10, 2023June 23, 2023 By Howard Darby
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Penang – Malaysia’s Expat & Nomad Haven

June 3, 2023June 23, 2023 By Whitney Darby
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Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur & the island of Langkawi

May 5, 2023June 23, 2023 By Whitney Darby
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Fishing boat on Hua Hin Beach, Thailand Fishing boat on Hua Hin Beach, Thailand
Dotonbori district of Osaka, Japan at sunset Dotonbori district of Osaka, Japan at sunset
Shinjuku lights, with Godzilla making a guest appe Shinjuku lights, with Godzilla making a guest appearance in the distance
Laos is impressing us! Laos is impressing us!
The Silver Temple (Wat Srisuphan) in Chiang Mai, T The Silver Temple (Wat Srisuphan) in Chiang Mai, Thailand was an interesting visit just after sunset. It's covered in aluminum and silver panels.
Sunset on Bali's east coast Sunset on Bali's east coast
Here's a quick clip of our 2-day slow boat cruise Here's a quick clip of our 2-day slow boat cruise up the Mekong in Laos to Thailand. Sped up so it's not so slow 😁
Street life in Tokyo Street life in Tokyo
We've always liked river walks, and the Aan Secret We've always liked river walks, and the Aan Secret Waterfall here in Bali was another one that was memorable. It was discovered 5 years ago by a guy with land next to the very steep cliffs who originally used ropes to repel down to the creek, but since then he's cut steps into the cliff to allow people who want to visit to access it. He doesn't charge, but has a donation box to help with the upkeep. Well worth the visit!
Singapore downtown skyline, with the Apple store i Singapore downtown skyline, with the Apple store in the dome on the left.
Last night's view here in Porto, Portugal Last night's view here in Porto, Portugal
Statues at Pak Ou Caves on the Mekong River in Lao Statues at Pak Ou Caves on the Mekong River in Laos
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Who Are We?

Whitney & Howard from Calgary, Canada, owning nothing but what we carry with us, travelling the globe full-time wherever our passports will take us.

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Stats (July ’21 – now)

Countries: 31
Cities lived in: 85
Distance: 143,586 km
Planes: 43 / Trains: 11
Cars/Buses: 53 / Boats: 11
Cost/year: $49,848 CA$
                 $36,669 US$
See the Spending page for details

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