Month: April 2009

  • Travel Links

    A list of travel blogs and websites I frequently read. Each of which possess a unique look at the beauty of travel. If you’re interested in having your link displayed, contact me at webmaster (at) ibackpackcanada (dot) com

  • Contact me

    Thanks for visiting my independent travel guide to Canada. You questions, concerns, and comments mean a lot to me. I love hearing from people, particularly those who have found the information they were looking for on my website, and am more than happy to answer any questions you might have. Please use this contact form…

  • Beginner Backpacker Mistakes

    Despite how many books you read, how many people you talk to, and how prepared you think you are, you are bound to make some of these mistakes along the way. The trick is to learn from your mistakes, and the sooner, the better. It’s a common occurrence to see or hear of people having…

  • How to Buy a Car to Travel Canada With

    How to Buy a Car to Travel Canada With

    Road tripping across Canada isn’t for everyone. Some will prefer to travel by bus. Others by plane. And the real die-hards may even choose hitch hiking. But depending on how many destinations you’re planning on seeing, and how long you plan on  travelling, buying a cheap car may not be all that crazy. Driving across…

  • 7 Tips for Sleeping through Hostel Snoring

    7 Tips for Sleeping through Hostel Snoring

    You’ve just spent all day doing everything that was on your itinerary. Your legs are tired, you’re exhausted, but overall, you’re satisfied with the day. The hostel you chose was not only cheap, but relatively nice compared to some of the heaps you’ve stayed in. You crawl into your $150 sleeping bag. (perhaps feeling a…

  • 5 Reasons to Backpack Vancouver Island

    Reason 1 – Wine – If you’re anything like me, and the only thing you know about wine is how wasted you get off the stuff, fear not. Vancouver Island will not only educate, it will also open your eyes to the colourful community of Wine-growers, Wine-Enthusiasts, and Wine-Drinkers out there. The best advice I…

  • Eating on a Budget

    Sometimes backpackers, myself included, believe we’re slightly more than human. However true that statement is, there is one fact that we all obey. We have to eat. Now we’ve all been there, opting to skip a meal in order to save some money for recreational activities, perhaps a bus ticket, maybe a flight, or just…