The minute I Googled “things to do in Victoria” earlier this year I was instantly set on going so I could visit Butchart Gardens. When I arrived here in March I discovered the entrance fee was $30 and kept telling myself I’d go later, mainly cause I’m so stingy. But on Saturday I realised I […]
Living in a hostel
If you know me you know I’m the biggest advocate for staying in hostels whilst travelling. They’re cheap, usually in a prime location and best of all a great way to meet fellow travellers. For a few days…
Hiking Mount Douglas in Victoria, Canada
Last week a friend and I decided that instead of our usual alcohol-fuelled weekly meet up, we would be “healthy” and go for a hike. When I say healthy, I mean getting out of breath after 3 seconds of walking and going to eat cake and fries afterwards.
A queen shrine, nightclubs and flamingos. Canada travel diaries #5
I’m feeling settled in Victoria now and having a routine means it’s starting to feel like home a bit. In a weird, living-with-crazy-people, questioning-my-own-sanity-constantly-and-getting-no-sleep kinda way. I think one of my roommates might be possessed because she does some weird shit at nights.
Starting work, making friends and moving rooms. Canada travel diaries #4
What a week. I’m feeling tonnes better. I have come to the conclusion I have PMDD (a super dark, extreme version of PMS). Self-diagnosed of course but I know my body better than any doctor. One day I was having suicidal thoughts and the next, as soon as I got my period, it was like […]
Canada travel diaries #3- Victoria, BC
28/3 I’ve somewhat recovered from my mini break down the other day. I still feel really shit but I’m starting to find a little bit of hope, probably cause I downed loads of cod liver oil tablets this morning (omega 3s for tha brain). I realised, or more like remembered, that all of my pain and […]
Canada travel diaries #2 Leaving Whistler/Rainy Vancouver/Lynn Canyon Park
18/3 My last day in Whistler today! I finally got my bag back today in one piece thanks to West Jet. It totally wasn’t even their problem but they were so kind to me. It’s snowed so much since yesterday and the whole place looks like Narnia.