My roommate decided to move to Halifax, but I can’t really move with her. It's just too far from work. Renting with her would probably cost more, and apartments in Halifax are generally pricier anyway. Plus, I’d have to drive about 30 minutes to get to work and pay the bridge toll every day. All things considered, moving to Halifax doesn’t make much sense for me, so I’ve decided to look for an apartment closer to work. I finally found the perfect place and it's only 10–15 mi

I never got a driver’s license back in the Philippines, mainly because getting around there is easy (well… except during Christmas and Sinulog). Driving a car never really crossed my mind. However, transportation in Halifax can be tricky, especially in the winter. Buses run on a schedule, usually every 15–20 minutes, and during weekends or holidays, you might have to wait even longer. Waiting for a bus is never fun especially when the temperature is below zero. Anyway, I deci

getting muddy with friends Mud Hero is Canada's largest obstacle course event. It involves mud, of course. It is a once a year summer event and there's Mud Hero in several provinces. The Ultra 10 Kilometer course covers 18++ obstacles and so much more. It is a really fun activity that you can do with your friends. My friends told me about this crazy event called Mud Hero, and we thought, why not? It sounded like a fun way to get dirty and have a laugh. We bought our tickets a

Canada Day is celebrated every July 1st. It celebrates the anniversary of the Constitution act that joined three separate colonies of the...

Lunenburg County is a county located on the South Shore of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It is also known as the Balsam Fir...

I have always wanted to visit Peggy's Cove so May and I went on a road trip to see the lighthouse. It was a sunny, a little chilly but...

This is not my first time to experience Winter. This is not my first time to see and touch snow either. I saw my first snowfall in Japan...

My friends invited me to go on a road trip to Moncton because they want to watch and support a Filipino Basketball team. Moncton is a...

I am so glad I found good Filipino friends in Nova Scotia. They always invite me to go somewhere. I feel so welcomed and it really helps...

The Halifax International Busker Festival is an annual event and is held every August across Halifax's beautiful downtown. It features...

My roommate heard about a parade happening in Halifax so we went over. At first, I did not know what this parade was all about. From...

Fishing is one of the popular outdoor activities in Halifax during the warmer months. Most of them throw the fish back after catching it....

After a few days here in Canada, I started to apply for jobs online. I sent my cover letter and resume to a few companies here. Since I...

I arrived in Halifax on July 5, 2016 at around 2 a.m. I know I am very tired but I couldn't sleep so I decided to unpack my luggages. I...

Monday, July 4, 2016 - This is it pansit! After 2 years of waiting, I can finally live and work permanently in Canada. This is the day...