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Published 3 months ago • 1 min read

Vancouver Island View

Giving you ideas on the best ways to explore Vancouver Island.

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Last spring, I started writing a Vancouver Island Travel Guide. The original plan was to create another ebook.

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As I continued to write over the next few months, I started to realize that the guide was way too large for that type of thing (no one wants to read 250+ pages in a PDF - and I wasn't even done yet!).

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So, I then started breaking it up into regions: South, Central and North Vancouver Island, but it was STILL too much information for an e-book. Apparently, I'm far too wordy.

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Just last week, when I started to get back into the swing of things, I came across a travel app that allows you to write your own guides. It's called Thatch.

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Thatch.co is a website connecting travellers with local experts and providing tools for travel creators to design travel guides and planning services.

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The best part for travellers is that you can access the guides on the go using the Thatch App. Not to mention, their guides are so much more user-friendly than a PDF.

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Using their platform, I jumped in with both feet and created my first two guides.

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You can check it out here: Victoria Travel Guides by Kim Parcher. But don't just look at my guides - if you plan on travelling this year, you can find quality guides for almost every part of the world!

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PS. You don't need the app, as it works the same on a desktop!

What's New & Updated On Vancouver Island View

First off, did you happen to notice I changed the home page? It's even more user-friendly, with Vancouver Island destinations front and center.

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Exploring the West Coast

This article desperately needed an update. I reworked the entire thing to hopefully give you a comprehensive guide on the best things to see and do and my favourite places to eat and stay.

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5 Days on Vancouver Island

Are you hoping to explore Vancouver Island but only have a short time frame? This 5-day Itinerary shares the highlights of Victoria, the Cowichan Valley, the West Coast, and Nanaimo.

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Wherever you decide to roam, have a great weekend!

~ Kim

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Vancouver Island View

Kim Parcher

Hi, I’m Kim, the driving force behind Vancouver Island View. I write about firsthand experiences while living and travelling on Vancouver Island.My passion for immersion travel fuels my love for active engagement on this stunning island. From hikes to cultural exploration to finding the best places to eat and stay, I’m your guide to finding meaningful experiences while exploring Vancouver Island and beyond. Subscribe to our newsletters to stay up to date with what's happening on Vancouver Island!

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