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And thanks for dropping by! Our latest posts are now appearing over at Substack. But all the blog content here will be available for another year. So feel free to dig, especially if you're looking for practical tips and inspiration to pursue your travel dreams. Or check out our YouTube channel. We're Stephanie and Gillian,
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...ugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.pngBig views, quiet trails, and two very happy hiking dogs. 🐾 Our full-length La Gomera video is now live — tap the link in our bio to watch.
...ugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.pngWhile we were hopping our way through the Canary Islands this winter, we couldn’t resist a side trip to La Gomera. This is one of the smallest islands of the archipelago and feels much like a hidden gem. There are just a handful of villages across the island; the volcanic mountains and misty forests are the real draw and the reason that hikers make the journey here.  After five days of hiking, we’re officially adding La Gomera to our list of best winter hiking destinations. It offers an excellent trail system, decent lodgings, lots of sunshine, and enough challenging ascents to make it a proper workout.  Of course, we had to capture our journey across La Gomera on video. If you’re ready for sweeping coastal views (plus the sight of two adorable dogs making their way along the trail), our La Gomera adventure goes live this Sunday.
...ugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.pngAfter a month in Gran Canaria, a week hiking the wild landscapes of La Gomera, and another sun-filled month in Tenerife, we’re soaking in our final days in the Canary Islands. In just a few days, we’ll be making the long journey back to snowy Ontario.  Which is why we’re savoring every last moment of the incredible ocean view from our Airbnb in Puerto de la Cruz, where we fall asleep to the sound of waves every night. Curious about what the Canary Islands are like as a winter destination? Our latest YouTube video is live — just tap the link in our profile. And more island adventures are coming your way soon!
...ugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.pngWhat makes a great winter base? For us: beautiful neighborhoods, easy hiking, warm days... and space to settle into a routine. Did the Canary Islands just become our go-to winter destination? Watch the full video — just click on the link in our profile.
...ugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.pngFor years, the Canary Islands sat on our “maybe someday” list. They never quite beat out places like Mexico or Portugal when winter planning season rolled around. Now we’re wondering why we waited so long. After a month in Gran Canaria, we’ve had some surprising takeaways about what really makes a place work as a winter base. Our full YouTube video drops this Sunday. Stay tuned.
...ugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.pngWhen we look back on 2025, it’s hard to believe how much we packed into one year.  🇲🇽 slow travel in Mexico 🥾 100+ miles on the Cotswold Way, 🐕 time inside a 400-dog shelter 🇬🇪 an unexpected detour through Georgia ...and a few big reflections on life after financial independence. It was a year of travel, volunteering, and learning (again) that freedom looks different in every season. We’ve wrapped it all up — plus a new podcast conversation with @OurFamilyInvests about what comes after the career ladder — in our January newsletter. 📬 Read the full story — just click on the link in our profile.
...ugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.pngLiving in Ontario’s snow belt means one thing: we must escape winter. We’ve been hit with multiple snowstorms since the beginning of November and there are still months of snow and ice ahead of us. As much as we love seeing our little village blanketed in white, a few weeks of winter is enough to satisfy for the year.  After a few misfires during our years of full-time travel (rainstorms in Florence, a chilly apartment in Malta, an unseasonable cold front in Izmir), we finally know exactly what we’re looking for in a winter base. For the winter of 2026, our wishlist got very specific: ☀️ warm weather 🥗 great food 🏋🏽‍♀️ a decent gym 🐶 stylish Airbnbs that also happen to be pet-friendly 🌳 easy access to nature ✨ enough variety to keep us entertained for three full months We compared many wildly different options—Taiwan, Argentina, and Cyprus to name just a few—and yes, there was a spreadsheet and a scoring system involved. So where did we finally choose for winter 2026? We’re sharing the full story (and the big reveal) in this month’s newsletter. 👉 Read now by clicking on the link in our profile.
...ugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.pngA final glimpse of our time in Georgia — medieval villages in Svaneti, misty mountain views, and a whirlwind wander through Kutaisi. Don’t miss the full adventure on YouTube, including our unforgettable stay at @baias_wine — complete with warm Georgian hospitality, a feast of traditional dishes, and more wine than we could drink in a month. Just click on the link in our profile to watch now.
...ugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.pngThere were plenty of misadventures to go round, but we still managed to have an incredible time on our first trip to the country of Georgia. Watch the full-length video by clicking on the link in our profile.

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Welcome - Our Freedom Years
And thanks for dropping by! Our latest posts are now appearing over at Substack. But all the blog content here will be available for another year. So feel free to dig, especially if you're looking for practical tips and inspiration to pursue your travel dreams. Or check out our YouTube channel. We're Stephanie and Gillian,

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