Canadian Expat European Adventure Blog

About us

We are the Bourques Abroad. We are two Canadians living in the United Kingdom.

Follow along with us on our adventures, as we explore the world that was always at our doorstep.

Sometimes it takes a leap of faith to see what is out there, the only limitations we have are the limits our minds tell us we have.

After feeling like we wanted more out of life; we sold our house, our cars, and almost all of our belongings. We set off to the United Kingdom with our dogs, two suitcases and a carry-on each. We became The Bourques Abroad with a plan to see as much of the world as possible. To live life on our terms was the dream. A truly grand adventure.

To find out how our journey started and how you can start your own, read the posts below!

Re-Writing Our Story

Our story began in Canada in 2012. There were many pages in the book of our lives before the universe led us to the current chapter. The early chapters of…

Trevor Bourque
July 20, 2022September 12, 2022

Moving to the UK from Canada

Can a Canadian Citizen live and work in the UK? Yes. There are options as a Canadian Citizen for you to live and work in the UK. As a member…

Trevor Bourque
September 12, 2022April 11, 2024

Places we have been:

Belgium (Antwerp, Bruges, Brussels, Ghent)
Canada (Ontario, Quebec, Prince Edward Island, Winnipeg)
Croatia (Čiovo, Dubrovnik, Split, Trogir)
Dominican Republic (Punta Cana)
France (Bourdeaux, Paris, Colmar, Strasbourg)
Germany (Berlin, Munich, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Frankfurt, Cologne)
Italy (Cinque Terre, Florence, Milan, Rome, Venice)
Jamaica (Ochos Rios)
Thailand (Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket)
The Netherlands (Amsterdam, Utrecht, Rotterdam)
Scotland (Edinburgh)
United Kingdom (Bakewell, Bath, Bournemouth, London, Manchester, Richmond, Robin Hood’s Bay, Scarborough, Sheffield, Chester, York)
United States (Alabama, Florida, Michigan, New York State, Ohio, Tennessee)