Category: Travel Tips
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FAQ about Backpacking Canada
Over the years, I’ve received countless questions on a frequent basis about my experience backpacking across Canada. In order to help more readers out there, I figured I’d get some of these questions out in the public. Please be sure to check back often as I’ll likely update this list as I receive more questions. Let’s get to…
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This Watch Will Outlive Us All
I received my first Swiss Army Knife at the age of 10 with clear instructions from my father. ‘Don’t cut yourself, but more importantly, don’t cut someone else. This is a tool. Look after it and it’ll look after you.‘ I still have that knife, while it’s taken a good beating over the years, it’s…
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Volunteer on Organic Farms in Canada with WWOOF
IWWOOF, or Willing Workers on Organic Farms, is another great online community, similar to HelpX, but concentrating specifically on organic farmers. Volunteers interested in working on Organic Farms are invited to stay with hosts, where they’ll receive free accommodations and meals. Volunteers that sign up with a host in Canada can expect anywhere from 3 –…
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Best Camera’s For Backpacking
You’re about to set out on a multi-week, multi-month, or multi-year backpacking adventure. That’s awesome! But you’re going to need a camera. Buying a quality camera is one of the most important things you’re likely going to want to pack along with you. Ther’es a ton of choices, from point and shoot cameras, to DSLRs, there’s…
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Volunteer in Canada with HelpX and Trade Your Time for Accommodation & Meals
I’ve had a few people write to me lately, asking about ways to bring the costs of traveling in Canada down by volunteering. I also noticed that my Volunteer section was looking pretty flimsy. So let’s fix both those problems. If you’re on a gap year, or just doing some extended in travel within Canada,…
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27 Backpacker Gift Ideas Under $50
It’s time to start thinking about Gift Ideas. Yes, Christmas season is almost upon us. If you or someone you know is a backpacker, gifts are inevitably going to cause you some headaches. I imagine most people are like me. You’re always looking for a deal. Something to keep the costs of this expensive season down, but…
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How Modern Technology can Make it Easier to Play On the Go
I travel around a lot – mostly for business, and sometimes for pleasure. I hate to fly, so my transportation of choice is riding on a train. It takes much longer, I know, but it also gives me a lot of me time – something I learned to appreciate over the years. And I spend…
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What’s in my Backpack?
With a blog name like “I Backpack Canada”, it’s safe to say I’ve become somewhat of a pro at stuffing (or rolling carefully… when time permits) exactly what I need into my backpack. Throughout my travels, I’ve had many people ask me “What do you pack?”. While my packing list varies a bit depending on…
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How to deal with Bed Bugs Like a Champ
When you stay in hostels & hotels long enough, you will get bed bugs at some point. It’s just the way it is. No bed is immune to them. From the Ritz, to the budget hotels, to your local hostel. You can’t expect to share a bed with hundreds of travellers and be the lucky…