The Canada Through Our Eyes
We're Scott and Jenice — an American planner and his Filipina wife from Pampanga. These are the islands we keep coming back to, the food we actually eat, and the prices we actually paid.
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Plan Your Trip with AI ➝Pacific coast mountains meet ocean. World-class skiing, whale watching, cycling, and Canada's most livable cities.
The Canadian Rockies at their most dramatic. Banff, Jasper, and Calgary — turquoise lakes, glaciers, and the Stampede.
Canada's cultural and political heart. Toronto's diversity, Montreal's French flair, Ottawa's museums, Niagara's power.
The Maritime provinces — red sand beaches, lobster suppers, French heritage, and the world's highest tides.
In-Depth Guides
Every price verified. Every restaurant visited. Every tip from personal experience.
Banff
Mountains, moose, and magic
From $80/day
Vancouver
Mountains, ocean, and everything between
From $90/day
Toronto
The city the world calls home
From $85/day
Quebec City
Europe in the heart of North America
From $75/day
Jasper
Wild Rockies under a billion stars
From $75/day
Whistler
Two mountains, one perfect village
From $100/day
Niagara Falls
Nature's most dramatic curtain call
From $70/day
Victoria
A little bit of Britain on the Pacific
From $80/day
Montreal
Where French flair meets Canadian soul
From $75/day
Calgary
Cowboy culture meets urban energy
From $75/day
Ottawa
Where history happens every day
From $70/day
Prince Edward Island
Red roads, green fields, blue sea
From $65/day
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What Makes This Different
No press trips. No sponsored stays. Just two decades of personal experience.
Real Prices
"Every price is one we paid"
₱150 sisig at Aling Lucing's. ₱1,700/day car rental in Clark. We verify every number on-site.
Family Connections
"Jenice grew up 15 minutes from Clark"
Her brothers, her mom's birthday lechon, the Korean BBQ her family loves. This isn't research — it's lived experience.
No Sponsored Content
"We don't take press trips"
No hotel comps, no tourism board deals. We pay full price and tell you what we actually think.
Your Guides
An American travel planner and his Kapampangan wife — 23 years, 20+ trips, and a toddler who's already island-hopping.
Most Canada travel advice comes from bloggers who visited for two weeks. We've been doing this since 2003 — back when Clark airport weighed passengers before boarding and Grab didn't exist. Between Scott's logistics obsession and Jenice's family roots in Pampanga, we cover angles no single travel writer can.
Scott Murray
20+ trips since 2003
Logistics, Route Planning & Budget
Ferry schedules, budget breakdowns, and the practical stuff that makes or breaks a Canada trip.
Jenice Murray
Born in Bulacan, raised in Pampanga
Culture, Food & Local Knowledge
The insider perspective on food, customs, language, and the things guidebooks never mention.
Explore by Interest
Snorkeling circuits, festival calendars, regional food guides, and WWII heritage trails.
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