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British Columbia

A kid-friendly Resort on BC’s Sunshine Coast

May 15, 2011

When we had our precious baby boy a few years back, I knew we were making a trade. Gone were the last-minute weekend getaways. Goodbye to lushy winery tours and long backpacking hikes. Our concept of “free time” changed dramatically in a few short months, and our priorities shifted more than a bit. The rewards, [...]

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Nanaimo or Bust!

April 27, 2011

At long last, my Nanaimo Trip Guide is up. Where is Nanaimo you ask? Why, this is the reason you have your passport, silly! Oh sweet Canada! Nanaimo is nestled on a wonderfully-sheltered swath of eastern coastline on Vancouver Island, just to the North of Victoria. It’s a little harborside city that quite blew me [...]

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A Night on the Sunshine Coast

February 21, 2011

I know you all are planning your summer vacations already.  I keep an eye on my stats, you know! And lately, visitors to Northwest Cheapsleeps are looking for beachside cabins, yurts and coastal getaways galore! I also know where you think you’re going.  The Oregon Coast comes up a lot. So does Long Beach, and [...]

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Headed to Vancouver? Book a B&B for Great Value

December 6, 2010

Not two minutes after settling into our room at the Manor Guest House in Vancouver  just south of downtown, we had a pleasant surprise.  Near the back of our room was a  second door, and right on the other side of that door was a fully-stocked kitchen, shared with a nearby room. “It’s a kitchen!” [...]

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