From sunrise coffee at The Break to wandering the Ancient Cedars Trail, our Sunshine Coast journey was pure magic. We spotted humpback whales from the ferry, explored Powell River’s concrete ships, and soaked in coastal views that felt like Southern California with alpine peaks. The day ended in Squamish with an unforgettable meal at The Broken Seal , reminding us why van life on Canada’s West Coast is so special.

We left Mount Pleasant around 5 p.m. after I wrapped a bridal shower I shot at Devlin’s Country Bistro. I zipped home, said my goodbyes,...

Tomorrow marks the start of our very first out of province big trip, (big big big trip) alone together. James and I have spent the past...