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reverie · 07-30-2007, 07:55 PM

Awesome ambitions Dalande, travelling is such an awesome experience. Very wise to do it if you have the opportunity. BC is a wonderful place, I actually just left there which kinda sucks. (I go back and forth between Ontario and BC lots). The view in BC is gorgeous, bud is almost like pop culture there and I find it to be quite a bit different than other Canadian provinces.

Do you know where you would want to stay? In the heart of Van, Victoria? Theres so many beautiful places, it would be hard to decide. Would you be renting or buying? I have no idea in relation to US standards but in comparison to other provinces BC is quite expensive, and I don't find the pay rate to be much different than the rest of Canada. Housing is pretty pricey as well, and finding a place in Van may be difficult, but certainly possible. Actually a guy I met on the train (been everywhere) just went out to Van on a whim with no conceptions of anything and is still living there with some friends he made. He says hes loving it.

Another aspect.. is right now, our Dollar is pretty much on par with the American dollar but our retail hasnt yet adjusted its pricing. So when in reality you should be spending 6 bucks for smokes, you're spending 10. It may be quite a blow bringing all your savings over and find them dimish quicker than anticipated.

Health care is amazing, it is also very culturally diverse and relaxed. Its a place where there is a lot of involvement in the community, theres always something to do or see. The slopes are notorious in the winter and it is a very mild city weather wise, although it does rain quite a bit. It also very safe and helpful especially in relation to most American cities. You're mom would love it, being a major in enviromental sciences. There are many activists there. I'd think that you would have a job in no time as well so I wouldn't worry about that really. I think you'd like it a lot.

If you have specific concerns, Id be happy to try and fill you in. Kudos on the desire to travel, I can deeply appreciate that

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07-30-2007, 07:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
reverie Cruising Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 1,739 Thanks: 9 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts	Awesome ambitions Dalande, travelling is such an awesome experience. Very wise to do it if you have the opportunity. BC is a wonderful place, I actually just left there which kinda sucks. (I go back and forth between Ontario and BC lots). The view in BC is gorgeous, bud is almost like pop culture there and I find it to be quite a bit different than other Canadian provinces. Do you know where you would want to stay? In the heart of Van, Victoria? Theres so many beautiful places, it would be hard to decide. Would you be renting or buying? I have no idea in relation to US standards but in comparison to other provinces BC is quite expensive, and I don't find the pay rate to be much different than the rest of Canada. Housing is pretty pricey as well, and finding a place in Van may be difficult, but certainly possible. Actually a guy I met on the train (been everywhere) just went out to Van on a whim with no conceptions of anything and is still living there with some friends he made. He says hes loving it. Another aspect.. is right now, our Dollar is pretty much on par with the American dollar but our retail hasnt yet adjusted its pricing. So when in reality you should be spending 6 bucks for smokes, you're spending 10. It may be quite a blow bringing all your savings over and find them dimish quicker than anticipated. Health care is amazing, it is also very culturally diverse and relaxed. Its a place where there is a lot of involvement in the community, theres always something to do or see. The slopes are notorious in the winter and it is a very mild city weather wise, although it does rain quite a bit. It also very safe and helpful especially in relation to most American cities. You're mom would love it, being a major in enviromental sciences. There are many activists there. I'd think that you would have a job in no time as well so I wouldn't worry about that really. I think you'd like it a lot. If you have specific concerns, Id be happy to try and fill you in. Kudos on the desire to travel, I can deeply appreciate that . __________________ "For thought is a bird of space, that in a cage of words may indeed unfold its wings but cannot fly." -Gibran "There is a vital difference in identifying and questioning." -ziplock dissolve popular detachment Last edited by reverie; 07-30-2007 at 07:57 PM.