The move to Loch Lomond has been a wonderful experience for us. From the very beginning, we were welcomed with open arms, and we quickly developed a sense of home and belonging. Surprisingly, the five-hour time difference after the long journey didn’t give us any trouble. Our sleep schedule was already disrupted from the trip,…
After a long journey, we’ve finally arrived in Canada and are now settled in the house we rented, which we had found earlier through our online networks. The house is located close to the property we purchased. Our German landlords, who own this vacation home, traveled here specifically to meet us in person and welcome…
The preparations before our flight were extensive and time-consuming. We had to carefully review Canada’s entry requirements and complete all necessary forms and medical checks for our pets. We always kept the required documents within reach. In addition, we purchased and tested the respective travel crates for our cats and Diana to ensure they would…
The journey from Vienna, Austria, to Sydney (YQY), Canada, on Cape Breton Island is a real adventure. Here are the best options and steps to help you plan, especially if you’re traveling with pets. Our Travel Group Since we are traveling with three beloved pets, it’s essential for us to find the most gentle travel…
The dream of living and working in Canada draws numerous people each year. To turn this dream into reality, it’s essential to understand the various residency and work permits that Canada offers. In this article, we provide an overview of the most important permits. However, there are many other options we won’t dive into here…
Deciding to emigrate to Canada was an exciting and challenging journey for us. One of the biggest tasks has been, and still is, packing and shipping our container. Here, we’d like to share the decisions we made during the packing process. Finding a Shipping Partner An unexpected hurdle was finding a suitable partner to ship…
In a world full of possibilities and virtual connections, our search for the perfect property begins far from home, yet closer to our dreams than we ever imagined. It’s not just the longing for a new lifestyle, but also the fascination with using the internet for such purposes that sets us on this journey. Our…
If you dream of owning your own piece of land, whether to build a house, start a farm, or simply have a personal retreat in nature, finding the right plot is the first step on that journey. But how do you find the perfect piece of land that meets all your needs and goals? Here…
When we decided to leave our life in Austria behind and emigrate to Canada, we were faced with a multitude of decisions. One of the most important was choosing the right emigration destination. In this blog post, we want to share how we selected our destination. Personal Preferences and Arguments: When deciding on our new…
Here and now, in the foothills of our homeland in Austria, our journey toward self-sufficiency and permaculture begins. It’s a sunny day in the garden, and we realize that space for our projects is slowly running out. Between the vegetable beds, berry paths, herb islands, and fruit trees, every inch seems to be already in…