Bitches Abroad

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.

Essentials for Music Festivals

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.

How to Pack for Weddings Abroad

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!

Hitting the Slopes

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. 

Finding Friendships Abroad

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.