Tag Archives: Canada
An expat in Vancouver first impressions: Driving
On a daily basis, I am surprised how difficult it is to drive here. Buses have the right of way at almost any time. That extends to when the driver feels like merging into your lane with no warning. Just … Continue reading
An expat in Vancouver first impressions: autumn
Here’s where it starts. The rain. It seems impossible when under the summer blanket of blue sky and brilliant sun to even imagine the day when it all turns grey and wet…and stays that way for a long, long time. … Continue reading
An expat in Vancouver first impressions Summer
You have to experience full on summer in Vancouver to understand why its inhabitants are so faithful to the city through ten months of rain. It is glorious. Rumor has it that no one in Vancouver has a full-time job. … Continue reading
An expat in Vancouver first impressions: Canadian politics
I have not been resident here long enough to make meaningful impressions, except to say that politicians argue, debate and fight here as much as anywhere. They don’t seem to sling mud (or worse) and make personal attacks and outright … Continue reading
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An expat in Vancouver first impressions: housing
Vancouver is famous for its condo skyscrapers but I for one had not heard of its strata home ownership laws until I started spending time in the area. In a strata property, people own their piece of the building and … Continue reading
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Tagged british columbia, Canada, expat life, housing, housing prices, strata, Vancouver
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