Category: Accommodation
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Interviewing Canadas Hostels: Vancouver SameSun Backpackers Lodge
Vancouver’s SameSun Backpackers Lodge is officially the first in our series of posts where we’ll be Interviewing Canadian Hostels. We managed to get Pete to answer these questions: How long have you been operating your hostel? 6 years Tell us about your hostel? We can sleep about 270 people. We have 12 private rooms, some…
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Interviewing Canadas Hostel Owners & Managers
Throughout the next month or two, I’ll be interviewing the owners &/or managers of several dozen hostels in Canada. Basically what I’m trying to do is give people a better look into Canadian hostels and prove that budget travel in Canada is an option for anyone interested. I’ll be asking a set of questions that…
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Wicked Camper Van Rentals in Canada
Fact #1. Camper vans rock. Fact #2. Buying & Selling vehicles can be a pain. Fact #3. Saving money by sleeping in a Camper Van is clever. For those who don’t know, Wicked Camper Vans are one of the many transport options backpackers have to travel across Canada. They’re an affordable way to see Canada…
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How to cook a meal in your hotel room
We’ve all been here at some point in our lives, stuck in an over priced hotel, grinding your teeth at the thought of having to spend more money on an expensive meal at a nearby restaurant. George Egg, a British comedian, demonstrates how to cook a meal in your hotel room. Suck on that over-priced…
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Hostel Hero iPhone Application
A new iPhone application has recently been released which will help any backpacker traveling the world. With the flick of a thumb, you can browse and book hostels in 150 countries. If you remember my previous post on Air Canada’s iPhone App, you’ll know that many people, including companies, are seeing the major benefits a…
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Backpack Regina, Saskatchewan
Despite it’s funny sounding name, and the fact that it is more or less in the middle of nowhere, there is plenty to see and do if you happen to find yourself in the heart of the Prairies. Regina is a unique city,combining the small town feel of many rural communities with a thriving urban…
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Backpack Edmonton, Alberta
Edmonton is often overlooked when backpacking through Alberta. Calgary has a tendency to be the safer choice, being much closer to Banff, and being right along the Trans Canada Highway. In the past, Edmonton has been the little brother trying to achieve what Calgary has. However, in recent years Edmonton is gradually shedding it’s title…
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Free RV/CamperVan Parking
When you picture road tripping across Canada, the first thought that comes to mind is unlikely that of a mass parking lot of a mega-chain store. However, if funds are running low, and RV/Camper Parking is nowhere to be found, then drive to your nearest Wal-Mart and look for other campers tucked away in the…
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Free Spirit Tree Spheres – A Hotel in A Sphere
Nestled just outside of Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island is one of the coolest hotels you could possibly stay in. I understand that being a backpacker, coughing up more than 25$ dollars for a bed makes you grind your teeth in betrayal and agony. But sometimes there are moments when spending a little more than…