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Birchie in Nova Scotia Part 1: Muddy Days + Movie Nights
One of the great joys of blogging is experiencing how online friendships transition seamlessly into real life.
Another joy is realizing someone is willing to get up at 4 am, deal with airport security and…
- Blogging, Friendship, Life, Nova Scotia, Travel
- Sep, 16, 2025
- 47 Comments
48 Hours in Nova Scotia: Surfing, Lighthouses + My Favourite Beach!
John’s best friend, his partner, and her son came to visit us for a whirlwind tour of Nova Scotia last weekend. With less than two full days together, we couldn’t do it all…but we…
- Beaches, Lighthouses, Nova Scotia, Travel
- Aug, 21, 2025
- 19 Comments
Hiking Castle Rock, Nova Scotia: Trail Guide, Tips, and the Scenic View
Years ago, we were looking for a way to fill a (very long) summer day with young kids. We found ourselves on Nova Scotia’s South Shore with no particular destination in mind, when a…
- Exercise, Family, Nova Scotia, Travel
- Aug, 13, 2025
- 23 Comments
Happy Things Friday: 25 July (The Anniversary + Adventure Edition)
Happy and satisfied. That’s how I would sum up this week.
I’ve been thinking about how these weekly summaries are my attempt to follow Mary Oliver’s advice:
Pay attention.Be astonished. Tell about it.
That’s what…
- Happy Things Friday, Marriage, Nova Scotia, Travel
- Jul, 25, 2025
- 53 Comments
Top Things to Do in Wolfville, Nova Scotia – The Best Places to Eat, See & Explore
It’s a bit embarrassing how long it’s taken me to write about the place in Nova Scotia that’s closest to my heart.
Wolfville!
It’s small — just over 5,000 permanent residents — but overflowing with charm,…
- Nova Scotia, Travel
- Jul, 16, 2025
- 38 Comments