LIVING IN A MOUNTAIN PARADISE CALLED BANFF

All my life, I lived in the city. A place bustling with busy people rushing to go to work early in the mornings. Rush hour traffic, congestion, pollution --- they are all part my daily grind. 

SYDNEY 2020

FUKUOKA 2019

When I got the opportunity to travel abroad – particularly in Japan and Australia, I discovered things that I particularly like to immerse myself more: the beauty of nature.

PHOTO CREDIT: www.banffnationalpark.com

Just take a look at this picture above. Wouldn’t it be perfect if I can wake up every single day and see this view in my window?  Expansive open sky and limitless greenery. I am sure it will always feel like I am on vacation every day.

There’s a charm to mountain living that you just don’t find in the city or the suburbs. There’s something truly wonderful about waking up in the crisp mountain air and probably see animals roaming around. Especially now, in this unprecedented time of the pandemic, being close to nature is a big blessing. 

 

 
LET’S TALK ABOUT BANFF!

 

If not for the pandemic, me and my husband were scheduled to visit Canada. We were invited by a relative to stay with them and explore the country. One of the scheduled adventure is a visit to Banff National Park, because part of our bucket list is to witness the Aurora Borealis, which makes it appearance during the winter months of October to May.

 

Banff is a resort town in the province of Alberta, located within Banff National Park. 

It is a wonderful place to visit if you like to Ski in the winter or enjoy hiking, biking and other outdoor activities. The 6,500 square km. of parkland are home to wildlife including elk and grizzly bears. Banff National Park, Canada’s oldest and first national park, is popular to tourists for its majestic lakes and  mountains. As a tourist haven, Banff is visited by an average of four million tourists each year. 

 

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW IF YOU WANT TO LIVE PERMANENTLY IN BANFF

 

PHOTO CREDIT: travelwithasmile.com

 

No doubt, Banff is one of Canada’s top tourist destinations. But how does it fare when it comes to a permanent place of residency. 

 

>  If you decide to live permanently in Banff, you should know that work available is primarily in the tourism and hospitality business. 

 

>  You will definitely see wildlife. And to be able to live with them harmoniously. Be respectful and learn what to do in an encounter.

 

>  Know the weather. Winter can start as early as October and lasts until mid April. December, January and February are the coldest. Temperatures can dip to -34 ºC or more.

 

>  You don’t need to have a car when you live in Banff. The Banff townsite is just 3.94 sq. km and you can easily get around using a bicycle. Or just use Banff’s public transit system.

 

>  Are you eligible to buy real estate or a home in Banff National Park? Check the requirements.

 

>  If you are seriously considering living in this resort town, you can find nice Banff Homes for sale that will fit your budget and lifestyle needs.

 

 

WHY IT IS WORTHY TO CONSIDER LIVING IN BANFF

Levy and Sonny, good friends from the Philippines who are now Canadian citizens

 

ACCESS TO UNLIMITED OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: 

For a small town, there are a monster number of things to do in Banff, Canada. Some of the best views in the country can be found in Banff National Park, and the outdoor activities are endless depending on the level of activity that you like! You can bike, hike, camp, ride the canoe, ski, explore caves and many more.

 

MEET INTERESTING PEOPLE, EVERYDAY!

As a tourist haven, Banff is visited by different nationalities year-round. As a Banff resident, you get to hang out and socialize with Australians, Americans, Japanese, Chinese, Europeans maybe in a coffee shop or restaurant. 

 

IDEAL PLACE TO START A FAMILY

The vibrant community, outdoor adventures, warm neighborhood of Banff is an ideal place to raise a family. Community support for families is impressive.

 

 

 

IM LEARNING – THE CHANNEL FOR KIDS WHO LOVE TO LEARN

  

TRUE STORY:

As a mother of two millennials, now both in college, I have seen how LEARNING developed through the years. When they were just starting their elementary years at Raya School, we were introduced to progressive learning. They were not just taught using books, but they were exposed to educational field trips, seminars and science experiments to learn different things. They were taught that they will learn more through immersion.

So even if they were enrolled in a trad school for their highschool, I know as a parent that Raya's progressive style of teaching helped them to balance learning. 

Now in college, both teens are exposed to another new way of education >> ONLINE SCHOOL. But I am not worried. Because I have accepted that kids nowadays are so adept with anything and everything digital. Learning using the internet + gadgets is now part of every child's education.

WHAT IS IM LEARNING:

IM Learning deeply understands the difficulties faced by kids displaced from schools due to COVID-19. Parents and kids have had to adapt to the unique challenges of the pandemic, quickly adjusting from traditional schooling to home learning in just a year. These transitions can be hard on a lot of us and especially daunting for parents who aren’t used to home schooling.

Luckily, technology has given the people behind IM Learning the opportunity to help parents all over the world! Their channels on YouTube and Facebook have lessons to help kids learn better and more. 

IM Learning appreciate the efforts of all their teachers have made to make lessons available online through digital classrooms, but they know that things like spotty connections, noisy household environments, and limited devices can get in the way. That’s why IM Learning has dedicated itself to producing high-quality kids’ content for children who love to learn. Best of all, our videos are free to access for all learners! 

IM Learning invites you and your family to enjoy educational screen time with IM Learning’s lessons in Math, Science, Values, Arts, and English. Kids and adults can learn together with their video hosts Learning Leo and Learning Lisa as they explore different topics in primary education. 

Please do check out the IM Learning Facebook Page and IM Learning YouTube channel to see their awesome videos! They invite you to incorporate IM Learning as supplemental materials for your children’s education and most of all, we look forward to seeing you in our next episodes! 

Get connected with IM Learning:

Facebook Page: 

https://www.facebook.com/IMLearning19/

YouTube Channel: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWF2HJrnLcTApPvOS6ZCTEA

WHY, HELLO THERE FLOWERS!

Every day we get updates about the pandemic and it mainly affects our mood and it is quite depressing to hear the news, nevertheless we find ways to brighten up our day and make us forget the effects of this pandemic for a while. 

Why, Hello There Flowers is here to perk us up! These flower arrangements are made by florists and floral designers who has decades of experience from Australia and Dubai. They create sophisticated and elegantly arranged bouquets and flower boxes.  Names used are personal choice of the founder according to the arrangements look and personality. Their flowers are carefully selected and handpicked to bring quality products and services backed up by competitive pricing. 

 

Why, Hello There Flowers is flower-shop that is always ready to cater to “I forgot” moments because they deliver within just a couple of hours. It is a very reliable flower shop because they will go out of their way to give you that specific flower you are looking for and they will make sure that every surprised moment of the receiver will always be present. Why, Hello There Flowers offers same day delivery of custom bouquet and it also offers free delivery within Metro Manila. They have a 24-hour ordering system on their website that will be very convenient for you. They are an all-around floristry that caters from thank you gift to a full event like weddings or even designing your very own personalized contemporary Christmas trees.

Time has not stopped and put even more relevance with the pandemic situation where the future is uncertain therefore every moment and every occasion has to be treasured and one way to keep your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual intimacy is by sending flowers to loved ones without having to leave the house - for safety. Send them flowers and make them say - Why, Hello There!

 

Visit their website http://www.whyhellothereflowers.com/ or call 09179619994  and follow their Instagram account @WhyHelloThereFlowers.

PS.
The reason why their brand is premium is because they use mainly Ecuadorian and Holland flowers. 

 

Smallest flower is local rose, medium is China rose and the largest one is Ecuadorian rose

It is approximately the size of your fist which is pretty much the size of your heart. It still varies but Ecuadorian roses are always large and colors are always the most beautiful.