The Blog: We did it our way

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There are a ton of travel blogs out there. Some document everything from A to Z. We love those blogs, they helped us find some great spots and gave us some invaluable information. Others are more like diaries both for travelers and their friends and family. We love those too. They give us great insight into how traveling can change you.

We’re neither here nor there. Or actually, we’re a bit of both. So, here and there. With everything we do in life, we do it our way – from the day we met, to our wedding to living our lives during travel or at home.

This blog is no different. That’s what we want to document here. Traveling and living according to your own set of rules.

Carine and Derek wedding dance we did it our way
Someone must have made a cheeky comment during our wedding dance

Yes, we will go to some typical, touristy places. Because let’s be honest, there are some beautiful but popular places out there. We also like to go off the beaten path to unknown places. We want to help out companies that are looking to make a difference in the world and in their communities.

We think that the best way to travel is to dig deeper, to learn about people’s culture, habits, and customs. To eat their food, and try to get a glimpse of their reality. Because traveling is more than just about seeing famous sites. It’s about building a connection with the people.

Carine and Derek wedding ceremony
Doing it our way often leads to laughs all around

In our everyday life, we also try to live it in a meaningful way. We want to reduce our carbon footprint, help others, eat as healthy as we can and stay active. We’d like to be able to keep traveling for as long as we can, on a planet that still has some pristine and untouched areas.

We’ve learned that we are all connected and we are all one humanity, that loves, that bleeds and tries to live the best life they can. This blog is to show that, so we can all do it our way.


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We’re Carine and Derek, two Canadians in love with each other, the environment and this world. We left our old routines behind to discover all the wonders our planet has to offer. We want to inspire everyone to chase their dreams and leave a positive impact on Earth.

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