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5 Rules you need to know for surviving in Vancouver
Maybe you have been wanting to move to Vancouver for some time now, or perhaps you are already here, and you still need to get a little...

Javier LaValle
May 31, 20223 min read
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Cheapest Neighbourhoods to live in Vancouver!
As you know by now, Vancouver is an expensive place to live. Especially when it comes to housing. It has not only been ranked as the most...

Javier LaValle
May 24, 20222 min read
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Just Landed! š¬ 4 things you need to do as soon as you get off the plane
Moving to a new city is always overwhelming. By default, your to-do list just keeps growing and growing without you even trying! You need...

Javier LaValle
May 17, 20224 min read
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Top activities to do during Rainy Weather
While Vancouver is known for its many outdoor activities, itās also known for its fast-changing seasons that usually bring the rainiest...

Javier LaValle
May 13, 20223 min read
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Holidays in Vancouver 2022. Plan your vacations!
With the busy schedule, International Students tend to have, itās pretty easy for you to forget about checking the upcoming holidays. And...

Javier LaValle
May 12, 20221 min read
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Finding Accommodation 101: How to look for accommodation in Vancouver as an International Student
Finding a place to call home is always hard, regardless of whether you are moving to a new city, country or even if you are just moving a...

Javier LaValle
May 4, 20227 min read
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Affordable Living: How to survive in one of the most expensive housing prices in the world
Vancouver is expensive, you probably have heard that by now, and if you haven't we are sorry to be the first ones to let you know about...

Javier LaValle
May 4, 20224 min read
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Sneak Peak to an Average Vancouver House: What to expect when it comes to housing!
Something that most people have probably wondered before coming to live in Canada for a while, before going to live in an unfamiliar...

Javier LaValle
May 4, 20224 min read
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Student of the Month: Meet Sabrina Ishimwe
Each month Thrivve will invite a new student to share their story in our Student of the Month section. This is not only with the...

Javier LaValle
May 4, 20225 min read
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So⦠Whatās the āeasiestā way to Immigrate to Canada? And which one suits you best?
Canada has slowly but surely become the new "American dream." That wonderful place can provide a better life for all those who seek it....

Javier LaValle
May 4, 20224 min read
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Free Healthcare? The Canadian Healthcare System
You can go to the doctor and pay $0 CAD for your visit⦠whaaaaaaaat? For this scenario to come true, you will have to live in Canada a...

Hermann Fink
May 4, 20223 min read
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Your Canadian Bank Account
If you are a person that likes to keep your money under the mattress⦠go to the next article, otherwise, keep reading š Choosing a bank...

Hermann Fink
May 4, 20223 min read
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Unique events you canāt miss! Exploring some of the most vibrant seasonal events in Vancouver
Itās well known by most of us that there are two major events that are just a token of this city.. The first day of skiing season and the...

Javier LaValle
May 4, 20224 min read
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Winter Donāt Wonder Land! Winter activities in Vancouver
By now, we already know that you are a smart human! Why? Because you know that life is too short for living in a constant minus 0-degree...

Rafah Al-Mutarreb
May 3, 20224 min read
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Bites of Vancouver; The truth about the culinary scene in Vancouver!
Welcome to Bites of Vancouver, where we explain everything you need to know about the culinary scene in Vancouver! From the most economic...

Javier LaValle
May 3, 20223 min read
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Costs of living in Vancouver! How much $$$ do I need?
If you are thinking of studying and / or working in Canada, the question "How much does it cost to live there?" has crossed your mind...

Javier LaValle
May 3, 20221 min read
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Four seasons and four layers: How to be prepared for the weather in Vancouver.
You canāt experience Vancouver without all its seasons and weather. The average temperature goes as low as 1°C in the winter and as high...

Rafah Al-Mutarreb
May 3, 20223 min read
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Hello fellow human! Learning how to say hi & goodbye.
Culture shock is something we experience when we go to a new country and the way people behave or live is different from what we are used...

Hermann Fink
May 2, 20222 min read
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