When planning your journey to leave the country, for the first time (ever) most usually thinks, “I’ll backpack Europe!” “Fly to Asia!” “Cabo here I come!” For me it was a little bit different. I have never step foot outside of the United States. I’ve been to Hawaii, New York, Florida and currently reside in California; however taking the next step of actually becoming a “traveler” hadn’t happened. I decided to break the cycle of staying close to home when I was generously invited to travel to Canada, along with my boyfriend, Chris, by some great friends who have now become family. Talks of the trip began when our friend’s…
