Hello, Bonjour, Namaste, Salaam, Zdrastvuyte, Hola, Mabuhay, Konnichiwa, Merhaba, Jambo, Ni hao.
This is a blog about our little family and our travels in this BIG world. Together we speak 6 languages and have visited over 85 countries. Travelling has opened our eyes to the world – exotic lands, different cultures, inspiring people, and foreign foods.
In 2010, my husband Alex and I set off on a 2.3 year around-the-world trip (visiting 56 countries). We discovered how to live a simple, happy, and fulfilling life just by letting go of attachments to material things, putting more value on experiences and spending time together.
Fast forward to 2014, and with our newest adventurer in tow, our passion for exploring has only intensified. Our values consist of compassion, integrity, respect for all living beings and our planet. We believe by travelling (and mostly backpacking), we can continue to teach our son these values as he’s immersed in world-schooling. We have a love for hiking and adventure. When we’re not backpacking around the world, we’re exploring the great outdoors in Canada.
We consider ourselves “global citizens” and do our parts to make this world a better place to live in. The purpose of the live, love, backpack blog is to build a community where we can share experiences, stories and inspire those who want to travel with their families or already are world travellers (and who want to raise their families to do the same).