Salt Spring Island

On this week’s episode Der and Liv cover the beauty of Salt Spring Island and provide their Valentine’s day origin story. They break down some of the best spots to visit and why they love them so much, mainly it involves cider and cheese. Der insists that everyone have a romantic weekend away with your best friend. Liv highly recommends visiting Salt Spring Wild Cidery and thinks that everyone should take a trip to Salt Spring in the off season as well as enjoying it in the summer.

This week Liv and Der contemplate the best ways to enjoy a music festival, whether it is determining a group theme or making sure you have enough water to avoid passing out. Both agree that they would never want to be in charge of running a music festival, and it would inevitably end in total chaos. Der gives her insights on how to be a responsible festival go-er reminding you that you are your own number one but you are also your own responsibility.  Liv strongly suggests mid day naps and gives tips for your optimal camping set up.

This week Liv and Der make their return on the hot topic issue of packing for weddings abroad. Both Liv and Der have weddings coming up and discuss the best ways to organize an appropriate wardrobe and how to pack it without any complications, such as losing your luggage or wrinkling all your clothes. Liv blows Der’s mind with her trick for keeping linen smooth while traveling and Der insists that if you need to order clothes or get things tailored make sure you get it done as early as possible. Remember to have fun trying on the clothes if you have to get something new, and remember to check the dress code!

This week Liv and Der break down how to get the most from your ski trip, on and off the slopes! The two go over the mountains they have been on and some fun stories involving ski fails, mainly Der yard-sailing down the mountain. Der makes sure to inform everyone to yet again wear sunscreen as well as some nice fleece to protect from wind chill. Liv implores everyone to choose their socks wisely as painful feet can ruin a ski trip. Liv also makes a good point on how to save a little on the expenses while hitting the slopes. 

On this week’s episode Liv and Der cover the art of choosing and keeping friends while abroad, or really wherever you seem to find yourself. In this episode they explain that to find and cultivate a new friendship you want to be open, enjoy some of the same hobbies and have similarly weird brains. Liv implores everyone not to forget about stranger danger, reminding everyone that just because it is a friendship date doesn’t mean you shouldn’t tell people if you are going somewhere remote. Der emphasizes  that at the end of the day you are your own number one and must pick your friends and everyone in your life according to what’s going to work best for you and only you.

On this week’s episode Liv and Der break down the first part of outdoor entertainment… Amusement Parks! Liv and Der take you through some of the best things about amusement parks and how to enjoy the experience to its fullest, yes it does involve sunscreen. Liv wisely suggests going to an amusement park over a museum next time you have the opportunity and Der explains how she has sadly developed an aversion for rides that spin in circles. However, next time they are together at an amusement park they will determine who is better at the teacups. 

On this week’s episode Liv and Der break down some of their personal decisions for moving abroad. Liv shares her recent insights on some of the pros and cons of moving to an unfamiliar location and Der remembers a time when she thought she had all her ducks in a row only to face some bureaucratic hurdles. Liv recommends visiting the place you are moving to if you get the chance and the moral of this episode is that you should always plan as much as you can but also remember things will inevitably go wrong. Hope for the worst, expect the worst!  

On this week’s episode Liv and Der reminisce about, the cooler than it has the right to be, Portland. Since both Der and Liv have gone recently in their lives, it is a rare and special moment where they actually remember specific names of locations without too much digging. The two provide a long list of places to eat, drink and enjoy general tomfoolery. Der cannot express her love enough for Pips & Bounce and Liv reminds everyone not to be intimidated even when surrounded by such cool people. However, that all being said, one of the biggest takeaways is to visit Powell’s Bookstore. 

On this week’s episode Liv and Der chat about what they love about the beach, and what makes for a good beach whether you are in your hometown or on some Grecian Island. Liv explains kite surfing to Der and describes how she had to undergo some odd trust exercise to learn how to let go of the kite, which seems counterintuitive to Der. Der and Liv both describe their most harrowing journeys to get to a beach, and the takeaway is make sure you have good walking shoes, sunscreen and some extra water. They also give a full list of some of the best games to bring to the beach, both ones you can purchase and ones that just require friends. Liv also shares the most wild, great fact that most white sandy beaches are provided by Parrot fish poop, so protect your environment team, to keep those beaches clean and great to visit. 

On this week’s episode Der and Liv revel in the beauty of Tofino and break down some of the best places to visit while you are there. They debate the merits of camping in Tofino and come to somewhat of an impasse with good points on either side, mainly Der is a fence sitter on the subject and can’t make up her mind. Liv describes some of the best places to eat while you’re there and reminds everyone that though it is a bit more expensive it’s definitely still worth it. Der stresses the importance of bringing a puke bag if they are driving as it is an unforgiving winding road that has claimed many stomach contents.