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Hi! I'm Kelly-- I'm from Toronto, Canada but currently living in Lisbon! I have been teaching at bina for 3 years and before this I worked at international schools in Taiwan, Myanmar and Thailand! I have too many recommendations if you're in Portugal but for now I'll leave 2! 1. Hiking in northern Portugal (Geres or Viana do Castelo) 2. Hiking in Sintra from Azenhas do Mar to Magoito beach!

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I'm Natalie, I'm from the GTA and I have been teaching at bina for 2 years. I split my time between Spain and Canada and am currently visiting with family in cottage country. My favourite thing to do at the cottage is to read - in the hammock, in the kayak, on the deck, anywhere I can.

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Stefanie Grainger - I'm originally from the U.S., but I have been living in the Middle East for 7 years now. I have recommendations for the whole Gulf region! My top two would be: 1. Jedda / Red Sea in Saudi is an amazing place for scuba divers. 2. Doha has some gorgeous beaches (and me!)

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My name is Brittany and I am originally from America, but moved to London after living in Kosovo and Glasgow. I have visited 35 countries, 36 is coming in October! I am a yogi and practice yoga everyday. Yes I can do a headstand (almost!)

2 Things to do in London

Go to covent garden and see a West End Show ( I just saw Hercules the other day)

Go on an uber boat and take a ride to see all the sites from the river.

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Ian Sato - Japaese-American over-self-depricating Philosopher/AI/Math weirdo. Residing in Bangkok, Thailand! If you ever have the change to travel here, I've got a spare room! I'd recommend Chatuchuk Market to get a sense of the Thai hustle and bustle and, on the opposite spectrum, going to Koh Samet (bus ride out of Bangkok) if you want to enjoy doing not-very-much, as I often like to. Hope to see you soon!

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Hi I'm Charlotte, I'm from London and I have taught here for 8/9 years! I haven't yet moved abroad but hoping to in the next year. I started bina on Tuesday and I'm excited about this next chapter. I have a nearly two year old daughter who I love watching grow. My recommendation in London would be the Sky Garden, where you can see a great view of London and be surrounded by plants and greenery.

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Hi I'm Charlotte and I currently live in the South of France! I grew up in Belgium so definitely enjoying the sunshine down here. Things to do: 1) Go for a walk around the centre and try to find all the fountains hidden around the town! Bonus points if you walk around with a baguette.

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Hi! I'm Alva and after over ten years abroad I'm back home in green green Ireland, living on the west coast in Galway. If you're over in this part of the world, first thing is to bring a raincoat! ☔️ Once you have that, take a drive on the Wild Atlantic Way, hike Diamond Hill, and then come back into the city and wander the old quarter, grab a guiness and a listen to some Irish music in the Crane Bar. ☘️

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Kedungu beach Bali, Jl. Pantai Kedungu, Belalang, Tabanan Regency, Bali

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Hello, my name is Zainab and I am originally from South Africa and currently living in Bali. I have been at bina for just over a year and some recommendations here in Bali would have to be the beach bars for the most beautiful sunsets and while enjoying drinks and Uluwatu neach for crystal clear beaches with turtle sightings and surfinf and of course the tea and coffee plantations if you're a coffee or tea fanatic.

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Hi my name is Ella, I am from Cape Town South Africa and currently back living here after 2 years in USA and 2 years traveling on a yacht in the Med. Recommendations for here are definitely hiking up Lions head (Table Mountain), visiting our wine valleys is a MUST. Great surfing, markets and all the FOOD!

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Hello, I'm Eleni, a Co-Teacher/ Lead here. I've been working in bina for 2.5 years so far and I'm from Thessaloniki, Greece. Fun fact: I'm a professional dancer and a roller skater!!! Recommendation 1: Food--> we have amazing food EVERYWHERE, but, if in Thessaloniki, definitely try our small, traditional taverns :) Recommendation 2: View/ hiking--> Papigo village

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Hi I'm Emma! Currently living in Bangkok. I love to travel and I have 2 rescue dogs. If you love nature head to Chang Mai if you are more of a beach person head south to Ko Samui :)

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Hi!!! I'm Shazia. I'm from Durban, South Africa. I've been working at bina for almost a year (I love it here :D). I've been a teacher for 9 years. I love being outdoors, especially the beach (SoUth Africa has some of the most amaaaaazzziinngg beaches). 2 recommendations in SA would be Kruger National Park and Cape Town!!

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Hi my name is Cathy and I am currently living in Oswestry, Shropshire UK. I have lived overseas for 22 years and I have lived in Spain, Bulgaria, Qatar, Madagascar, Turkey and most recently North Macedonia

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Currently in Cape Town, South Africa, married in Stellenbosch in December. The landscape is beautiful! Let me know if you are searching for winter sunshine later in the year :)

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I'm Fernanda and I'm from the south of Brazil! I spent the last decade abroad teaching and learning in Washington DC, Myanmar, Thailand and Canada! My area in Brazil has beautiful Atlantic Forest trails to hike on and a beautiful island called Honey Island (Ilha do Mel) but I also recommend the beautiful historic Paraty in the state of Rio!

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Hi, my name is Dan Straffon. I am currently located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I just moved here last month after working in Peru for 3 years. I have been teaching at international schools around the world for about 12 years now. One cool thing to do in this country is go to the city of Mendoza and check out their vineyards and have Malbec!

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Hi! I'm Lauren and I joined bina last February. I've been teaching in one form or another for over 20 years (yikes!) My favorite thing about living in Connecticut is the proximity to NYC! A quick train ride, and I can see a Broadway show any time!

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My name is Jessica and I am new to bina this year as a teacher. I have been teaching since 2012. One "cool" thing to do in my area is to visit the beaches and eat yummy foods!

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Hi, I'm Abby! Former Special Education teacher, current ADHD Coach and bina co-teacher. I've also taught in Mexico, and at a Somali-American charter school in Minneapolis. In Duluth, I love our mountain biking trails. If you're brave/nuts, you can surf Lake Superior in the winter.

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Hi! My name is Amy and I have been teaching at bina for a year and a half. I am originally from Halifax, NS, Canada. I am now living in Lima with my husband, twin boys and dog! Before bina I taught in Canada, Malaysia, Cayman Islands and Kazakhstan. If you're ever in Lima make sure you come hungry. There are so many amazing places to eat!

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I'm Kayla! I've been in Special Education for the past 10 years. I live in Guadalajara, Mexico after living in Texas for the past 30 years! The best thing is how close all of the best food is!

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I am Tamara, I moved to Italy 4 months ago. I was born in Peru and move frequently. I love tennis (specially if it means watching my daughter play). Visiting the Duomo is a must!

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Hi, my name is Sanda Luca, I am Romanian-Canadian [Edmonton] but have been living abroad for almost 10 years in Spain, Abu Dhabi and Switzerland. I enjoy dancing and sunshine. Something fun to do in the area is go to different beaches and eat seafood!

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hi I’m Dina! I’ve been teaching for bina since January, 2025! I love coffee shops, horseback riding, nature & walking trails! Thank goodness I live here because there is the Amazing Columbia Trail and Scouts Coffee!! Plus my county is known as a very horse-friendly spot! Lots of places to raise and ride horses!

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Hi!! My name is Teresa, and I was born and raised in Los Angeles, Ca., but I have been living in Valencia for the past 2 years!! Something fun to do here is, go to the beach and eat a really good paella!

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My name is Belle and I am from Halifax, Nova Scotia (Canada). I have been a teacher for the past 5 years and am also a visual artist. I would go visit the Maud Lewis exhibit at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, where they have her tiny painted house in a permanent exhibit.

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Hello from Beautiful B.C. (British Columbia), I'm Heidi and I am a new Master teacher in the Pacific Time Zone (PT) here at bina. I have been teaching for over 20 years both locally and internationally. If you love the outdoors, Victoria BC is a great place to visit!

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Hi all! I'm Katie, currently based right outside of Detroit, MI. I've also lived and taught in Spain for the last seven years, as well as Japan, Slovakia, and New York City. My favorite things to do in Detroit include kayaking on the lake, reading at Belle Isle beach, walking around Eastern Market, and catching a show or playing pool in Hamtramck.

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Xiang's hometown

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Hi, I'm Alexandria. I am an educational psychologist and originally from sunny Southern California. I moved to D.C. and lived there for a year and then lived in NYC for 7 years before making the big leap to Madrid, Spain this summer 2025! I love to travel, eat good food, dance, and drink delicious wine.

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Spencer's

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Xiang's home

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Hi! I'm Edyta :)

I was born in Poland, brought up in Madrid and now living in Barcelona <3

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HI!! My name is Silvia and I call Sintra, Portugal home. My family and I have been here since last year after moving from the PNW (Pacific Northwest) area of the States. I joined bina last year and have loved working with our amazing team. I have taught for 20 years, working with general and special education environments. If you come to my neck of the woods, we would go visit the beaches and ocean swimming pools. We'd also go visit the old castles and find all the look-out points to see beautiful panoramas of the oceans, hills, and even the metropolis of Lisbon.

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I am Monet, I have been at bina for a year and a half. Amazing food and RUM!

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Hi! I'm Kaelin and I'm with the Learning Success team. We recently moved three months ago and are still learning the area. I love that we can travel to Philly, NYC, DC, or the beach relatively quickly!

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I'm Gabe, originally from the UK, now I live in Uvita, in the Southern Pacific Zone of Costa Rica. It's been home for the past ten years. I originally came here to teach in a small bilingual school. If you come here to visit, you should go surfing, or swim in a waterfall pool and enjoy the nature.

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Hi, I'm Mahira. I'm from Pakistan but now I live in Dubai. I've been to some wonderful places here e.g. Atlantis Aquaventure, Dolphinarium, Lovely beaches, Miracle Garden, Global Village and Dubai Mall. I like to draw most of the time and I just love it. if you ever visit Dubai do go to Atlantis.

HABIBI COME TO DUBAI!!!

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Hello, we’re Lorena and Maria — a mother and daughter who love learning through curiosity, creativity, and connection. We enjoy discovering new cultures, sharing simple joys, and building meaningful relationships. We’d be happy to host anyone from the community who would like to visit and connect.

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Hi, I'm Haneen. I'm 10 years old, and I live in Charleston, South Carolina. My Favorite place I love to visit is the is downtown Charleston. Their taxi boat rides, the restaurants have amazing food, and there are horse rides! The zoos here are wonderful. Come and visit some time! PS: This picture i added, you can swim in it

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Hi!! I'm Rachel. I am so grateful to live in the Southern Zone of Costa Rica in the little village of Ojochal - 9 degrees from the equator - where the jungle meet the sea. If you were to visit this area, I would love to show you around. A morning coffee at Tagua Café, a local feria (farmer's market), some surfing and an afternooon hike to a beautiful waterfall.

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Hello, my name is Cathy and its nice to meet you all! Please visit Intramuros for it's rich history! At the moment, I enjoy spending time with my toddler who is growing up so fast! One cool thing we do in the Philippines is cheer very loudly for our teammates in sports!

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Durban Beach Front, Snell Parade, North Beach, Durban

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Heyyy! Elish here from North Beach. My Home!!! Take a brisk walk along our 8ish kilometer promenade while taking in the sounds and smells of the ocean. Stop over at Bike and Bean or Surfriders for a sweet breakfast, maybe take a surf, skate, kayak lesson or enjoy watching some local fisherman on the pier.

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Hi,

I'm Tigs.

I am currently living in The Western Cape in a town called Somerset West🌸

📍 Where am I?
I am in Somerset West, a beautiful town in the Western Cape, South Africa! 🌊⛰️☀️

✈️ If you had to fly here, what could you do?

🏖️ Visit the beach – Have fun in the sun, build sandcastles and splash in the ocean! 🌊🏰

🦁 See amazing animals – You can visit places where you can see South Africa’s incredible wildlife. 🦒🐘🦓

⛰️ Explore the mountains – Somerset West is surrounded by beautiful mountains and nature. You can go for walks and enjoy the views! 🥾🌿

🍇 Visit the vineyards – The Western Cape is famous for its beautiful vineyards and farms. 🍇🌿

🌊 Explore Cape Town – Cape Town is not far away! You could visit Table Mountain, see the ocean and explore the city. 🏔️🌊

🐧 Meet penguins! – You can visit the famous African penguins at Boulders Beach. 🐧💙

☀️ Enjoy the South African sunshine! – Pack your sunglasses, sunscreen and swimming costume! 😎🕶️🩱

✈️ Fun fact!

If you flew all the way to South Africa, you could experience mountains, beaches, animals, forests and cities all in one trip! 🌳🏖️🦁⛰️🏙️

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Hi. I'm LeShaun, currently in Abu Dhabi. If you like hiking and nature, I'd suggest Al Ain.

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If you're coming to Barcelona you can't miss out on La Sagrada Familia by Antoni Gaudi, the final piece of the central tower was finally placed this year after 144 years of construction (however it's not completely done yet ;) ). Did you know that Gaudi designed the church to be 1 meter shorter than the closest natural landmark (Montjuic) so as to not surpass God's creation.

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Hello My Name is April. I live in NYC. I enjoy Central Park for long walks to get away from the hustle and bustle. I also enjoy going to Lincoln Center to catch a show or a performance. One of my favorite things to do in the summer is to attend the silent disco at Lincoln Center.

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1. Durban Beachfront and Promenade.

2. Victoria Street Market - Local crafts, food, fashion.

3. Cool Runnings Drum Circle - every Thursday night.

4. Try a Bunny Chow.

5. Have a braai bru!

6. Whale and dolphin watching.

7. Experience a local Gqom party. Dance the night away.

8. Go to a local traffic intersection when the traffic lights are not working.

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I'm Janette and I've lived in Texas for four years now. We love to have visitors and show them around the area. Although I live in a small suburb of Dallas, there are lots of things to do within the area. While you are in the Dallas metroplex, I recommend visiting the JFK Museum, the Holocaust Museum, the cattle drive in downtown Fort Worth, and a sporting event of your choice. If you have children, the Perot Museum is fun, and the aquarium is full of interesting animals. We also have two zoos and the Dallas Arboretum.

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Hello everyone! I’m Irelda, joining bina from Tampico, Mexico. I’m a mom of two girls, passionate about education, learning, and connecting with others. If you ever visit Tampico, you have to spend a day at our beach Playa Miramar, it is beautiful and warm. You must also try some of our amazing local seafood, I would recommend jaiba a la frank and negrilla al ajillo. If you visit, let me know I’d be happy to share the ton of restaurants that are great!

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Hi, My name is Elsa. WELCOME TO VOSBURG! Tucked away in the heart of the Northern Cape Karoo lies a tiny little town with a whole lot of character. Here, the roads are quiet, the skies are endless with stargazing like nowhere else, the sunsets are something else and life moves just a little slower. Here you can go for lovely hikes, horseback riding, exploring and just enjoying nature!

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Hello I am Donna-Lee and new to Bina. I am caring, hardworking and love making things better for the people around me. I enjoy traveling with my family, reading and singing. I love learning about new cultures, exploring the city, camping in the mountains and visiting nearby states.

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Hi, I'm Andie! I'm a new bina co-teacher. Something fun in the area is visiting the beaches, mountains, and volcanoes. Be sure to visit Monte Verde, a gem in the cloud forest and one of my favorite spots!

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Originally from Scotland, lived in London & Kampala before Portugal. Head to Galapinhos to see some dolphins

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Lahore — where every sunset feels a little warmer, every street has a story, and home somehow tastes like the best kind of nostalgia.

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It's Yuko!

I moved to Saudi Arabia in August 2025! If you ever come to the Eastern Province, you can visit the Khobar Corniche! There's a water tower there that's super interesting to look at!

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I'm Julia. I live in beautiful Muskoka, Ontario (also known as cottage country). If you're exploring the area, there are so many hikes and swimming locations to check out!

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Home to 1 of the 7 seven wonders of the world, Table Mountain, this beautiful city is amazing. Beaches, Mountains and beautiful scenery. Wine to top it all off

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Hello everyone! I'm Katie and I've been living in Valencia for eight years now. It's a wonderful city on the Mediterranean Sea with an amazing old town, lively cultural scene, beautiful hiking and swimming spots, and excellent food 🥘. I've already met a few other Spain-based bina teachers in person, but if you're ever visiting Valencia, please reach out!

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Hey. My name is Gary. Budapest is a great city with lots of things to do. Reach out if you need some info. Some personal recommendations for food:

Nanum (Japanese and Korean)

Király100 Gastro Corner (local food)

Mosselen Belgian Beer Café

Forni di Napoli (Italian)

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Hi! My name is Silvia and my family moved to Portugal over two years ago now, but the rest of my family is from northern Portugal. There is the coolest palace here to visit (but it is definitely a touristy area) called Nacional Palacio de Pena. I love going to the beaches, especially Caxías, where the waves are calm and the water isn't that cold. :)

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Hey I'm Emma, I used to live in Bangkok but moved to the US in October 2025! I have 2 rescue dogs from Shanghai and Bangkok. Now we call Austin home so if you like Texas BBQ head to Terry Black's Barbecue. If you like swimming head to Barton Creek Springs or like having a picnic head to Zilker Metropolitan Park.

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My name is Brittany, and I am originally from Kansas City, Kansas. I moved to London about 5 years ago after living in Pristina, Kosovo and Glasgow, Scotland.

I love to travel and have visited 37 countries and counting! 🌎✈️ I also love doing yoga and exploring all the cool and exciting things London has to offer.

Some of my favourite things to do in London...

1. See a West End show in Covent Garden! 🎭 My favourite shows are The Lion King, The Phantom of the Opera, and Wicked!

2. Take an Uber Boat and explore the city from the river. ⛵️It's a fun way to see some of London's famous landmarks from a different perspective!

3. Explore food and experiences from around the world! 🌎🍜
You can find restaurants and experiences from almost every corner of the world in London! My partner and I love choosing a random country and finding a restaurant from that culture so we can experience a little piece of it—even when we can't physically be there. ✈️🌍

4. Visit London's free museums and galleries! 🏛️ The British Museum, London Transport Museum, and many art galleries are great places to explore and learn about different cultures and history.

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Hi! I’m Teresa! 🌸 I was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, but for the past three years I’ve been calling sunny Valencia, Spain, home! I’m heading into my third year teaching at bina, and I’m so excited for another year of learning, laughter, and fun! I’m a bubbly, joyful person who loves traveling, exploring new places, and trying delicious new foods. And if you ever find yourself in Valencia, let me know, and we’ll go enjoy a delicious paella together! 🥘☀️

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Candleberry Drive, Lake Brenton, Brenton

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I live in the whimsical town of Knysna, along the Garden Route in South Africa with my husband, 2 cats and a doggy!

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Greetings from the West Coast of Canada - Victoria, BC, Canada. I'm Heidi, a teacher and Educator Lead at bina and here is my 2026-27 addition to this map! When you think of Canada you may think of just ice and snow, but Victoria is actually very mild year-round and last winter we didn't have any snowfall at all. If you love nature, then you'll love exploring the rugged west coast of British Columbia!