hi, we’re Nivina & Jithin!

Home is the Okanagan. The world is next.

We’re turning our travel dreams into reality around our 9-to-5s — real stories, real budgets, real tips from the Okanagan and beyond.

Photo — us on the dock, Okanagan Lake sunset

our favourite places

Where we wander

our home base

Okanagan Valley

Photo — Europe

Europe

Photo — Asia

Asia

Photo — Middle East

Middle East

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psst — pro tip

Book winery tastings a day ahead in July and August — the terrace slots sell out on weekends.

fresh off the plane

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stories beyond the 9–5

Hello! We’re Nivina & Jithin.

In 2024 we made a resolution to finally see Europe — and we haven’t stopped planning since. This is everything we’ve learned, from our Okanagan front porch to the other side of the world.

Come along with us

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