Top 3 Reasons Why Live In Vancouver

Tips you should know about living in Vancouver, BC

By: Ivan Jovanovic

Vancouver downtown

If you have been thinking or consider moving to Vancouver, here is why you should say, “Yes”.

Great city for work, health system is at high level and offers a lot of sport activities.

Vancouver is known as a multicultural and beautiful city for living.

1.   Work in Vancouver

·      Salary in Vancouver

·      Cost of living in Vancouver

·      At work place – pet friendly

2.  Let’s talk about sport and activities in Vancouver, BC

·      Hiking and Snowboarding

·      Camping in BC

·      Sailing in BC

3.  Health system in Vancouver, BC

·      Seniors in BC-Vancouver

·      Kids in BC-Vancouver

·      Environment

Working and living in Vancouver is a challenge, as Vancouver is  a multicultural city with a lot of highly educated people. Because of that, competition is really high and this mean that you really need give 100% of yourself to be highly ranked in the job market. UBC, Simon Fraser University and BCIT are some of the best Universities in Canada, and offer high level of education.

Living expenses are also pretty high in Vancouver, but comparing the cost of living with a good job, life standard is highly ranked.

Basically in a few steps you can open your own company online, and the best part is that it doesn’t cost you a lot at all. This is just one of the reasons why young entrepreneurs love BC, Vancouver.

Working and having a dog in Vancouver is not impossible, thanks to friendly culture, pets are very welcome in most work places, not only in BC, all around in Canada. But also, there is some workplaces where pets are not allowed, in that case you can hire a company to take care for your pets. Check  here for more information.

Now, let’s talk about sport activities in BC, Vancouver

If you are an outdoorsy person and you love sports activities Vancouver is definitely the right place for you.

Hiking, snowboarding and sailing – those 3 activities are the most popular things to 

do if you live in Vancouver.

Because Vancouver is located right on the coast, it has a warmer climate than most places in Canada. Vancouver Island gives you the opportunity to discover so many places on the island by boat. Some people say: “Vancouver, where  you can sail and snowboard in the same day”.

And if you prefer more mountains than water, there are a lot of good places for hiking. Such as Squamish Chief, Buntzen Lake, Whistler etc.

Living in Vancouver also has economic benefits, such as a strong Healthcare system. Thanks to good economic situation and good regulation in BC, people have the opportunity to live in peace and not worry could happen if one day they get sick.

Vancouver also has amazing programs to make your life better:

·      Excellent programs for seniors (amazing for retirement)

·      Environmentally conscious locals

·      Child care

·      Friendly people always ready to help

Is Vancouver the right place to live for you?

Vancity-best place to live

Related links:

http://www.bcliving.ca/entertainment/vancouvers-epc-showcase-of-sustainable-living

http://www.livingin-canada.com/living-in-vancouver.html

Party for the Planet

Let's help our planet!

This past Saturday, Surrey Central, just near Simon Fraser University campus the city organized a concert to create more awareness for a cleaner & greener planet.

What do you think, what can countries all around the world do or what SHOULD they start doing to make a change? To make the planet cleaner for generations to come?

Sunny day

Finally

Last Friday we got some sun in rainy Vancouver! Vancouver is known like rainy city and because that every sunny day you have to appreciate! 

Some pictures from Vancouver.

But today, guess what? Again rain! 

But still, Vancouver is so beautiful even when is rain.

Also, one of Croatia's Rock Legend Oliver Dragojevic comes to Toronto, to sold out shows this weekend!

Guys a legend!

xo

  

Downtown Vancouver

The land of the sea and sun

It is not anymore big news that Croatia has become a popular tourist destination!

Right now its one of the 10 top destinations in the world! Are you asking yourself why? This answer you can't describe with words, the best way is if you visit Croatia!

4 years ago if I asked someone in Vancouver : "Have you ever been to Croatia?", the answer was "No I haven't, but I would like to go there, I hear it is a beautiful country"

                                                    And yes, it is the truth!

More and more people decide to go in Croatia, spend quality vacation time on beautiful Dalmatian coast!
More and more travel blogs, newspaper, travel magazines writing about Croatia! Here is one post published on  travel channel. 

Also Croatian coast is a very popular wedding destination, a lot of couples decide to come in Croatia and say their final "I do", all thanks to the beauty of the country, good food and nice people!

We are also getting married in Split, next summer, on Aug/17, and we just start organizing and helping people with their trip and accommodations! 

This is a beach in Podstrana, where Ivan grew up


If you've ever considered a trip to Croatia, or are thinking of a destination wedding it truly is a magical destination.  And remember you can always leave us a comment or keep sending us emails with your questions!

xo 

HOME SWEET HOME CROATIA

It has been a while since we wrote the last post!

Have you ever felt connected to a place in the world? Did you ask yourself why you feel this connection? ...........................  I do!!!!!

This is my story! Christmas time is coming up and people are thinking about their family, people they love, all the good things they have done and the bad! Just like me! 

Why do we connect with some place? It is hard to say, this question depends on the situation, I am trying all the time to figure out this question! 

Just a few months ago my father had a chance to go and visit France, and he did not, and I asked him: "Why didn't you go" and he said to me: "I would prefer to spend my time with my family and grandson than go to France". 
I have a friend from Croatia who has just moved to Canada  for work and I asked him, how is it? Have you settled into Canadian life? Are you missing family? He said: " Yes I do, but I miss my niece the most, she is now 8 months old and I will miss the most beautiful part of her growing up!

After that I have become more and more understanding, I see myself in that situation.
I have a small nephew and on December 22nd of this year he will be 1 year old. I will miss his birthday! Now I understand my father's words!

Especially if I look back, only 2 month ago I was in Croatia, I am not sure the exact day but I do remember that day I went with my father to see one property, in  Gornja Podstrana, which is a 15 min drive from Split, and I can say I felt  happy in that moment.
I started asking my father if that is where my grandfather grew up? How was his life during that time? When did he move to the other house? All those questions, less important questions, maybe silly questions, but it was the same as when a 5 years old boy asks his father! I had a moment of true happiness, happiness  that took me back to my childhood, because I was on the land where my family comes from, where my grandfather comes from, and with all my heart now I can say I want to keep that tradition! 

I believe I said my answer! 

Here is a few pictures of one of my favorite cities in Croatia, Zadar!

Can't wait to take a walk on this promenade! (In Croatian, our Dalmatian dialect: "Bacit djir priko rive")

Zadar

Zadar promenade (Zadarska Riva)

Zadar promenade

Here is a Croatian song,  a song that sings about the beauty of the Croatian coast, and why it is special! Also the song is from one of my favorite singers Tomislav Bralic, he is from Bibinje,where my mom is from and in this way we would like to wish you all the best for Christmas and New Years!

Happy holidays!!!!

xo

PICKING OLIVES IN DALMATIA

The day started with a beautiful sunny morning...we woke up extra early to get ready for everything we would need for a full day of picking olives.

Croatia - especially Dalmatia -  for those of you who don't know yet, is famous for its rich gastronomy and food traditions.

A key ingredient - homemade olive oil, often picked from locally owned trees.  Every year Dalmatians pick their olives and make a fresh batch of olive oil, from trees that are organically and sustainably maintained throughout the year. 

 

Locals invite their friends and spend the late fall going from one's crop to anothers' all together until all the olive trees are picked bare! They are chatting, smiling, enjoying the still warm & sunny days.  This is a tradition, a crop cycle that's awaited with excitement and anticipation, a chance to get everyone together while completing a rewarding and fun task! Why? Because at the end you've got an organic, high quality, freshly pressed and locally processed all natural olive oil!

There's a reason olive trees are called...the trees of peace!   

Lately this tradition, previously considered a chore, has become more and more popular for the younger generations.  Young people wanting to keep traditions from the old days, and pass it on for generations to come....

Already a popular tourist volunteer program in Turkey - we invite anyone who's interested in spending some time on the Adriatic coastal towns, and becoming a part of this tradition, learning the history and pleasure of this harvest, wanting to make new friendships and experience a new culture first hand to get in touch with us and join in next year!

A few visuals from the beginning of this year's olive picking festival a few weekends ago...

Olives looking on the sunshine Adriatic sea

Someone works while some sleep

Olives are ready to become high quality olive oil

xo

Island of Brac - Croatia

A few pictures from beautiful island of Brac on the Adriatic coast! Just can not wait to be there again!

For future question about trip in Croatia e-mail us!

Enjoy!

Brac

Brac

Brac

Split

Split

DIOCLETIAN DAYS SPLIT 2012

One of the most famous festivals in Split, the Days of Diocletian are always during the busiest summer days of mid August.

Complete with a multitude of events the promenade and old city overflows with people in authentic toga outfits dating back to the beginning of Split when Diocletian first built his palace and the walls that still remain today. Locals contribute to the fun by dressing up and participating in the market, strolling the streets of old town and enjoying the food and music.

And of course what would the days of Diocletian be without Diocletian himself making an appearance in the old square outside Sv. Duje - just in time to take in some Gladiators duelling.

A fantastic way to begin the end of summer!

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