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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
The Best Things to Do in Wolfville, Nova Scotia: A Local’s Guide
Looking for the best things to do in Wolfville, Nova Scotia? I’m delighted to introduce you to the place in Nova Scotia that’s closest to my heart.
Wolfville!
This small university town in the Annapolis Valley…
- Travel, Nova Scotia
- Jul, 16, 2025
- 38 Comments