Category: Travel Tips
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Get Unlimited Data to 5 Devices with SkyRoam’s Global Wifi Hotspot
Traveling to Canada from abroad? Allow me to apologize in advance, as you’ll quickly realize how insanely expensive data rates are here. See my post on things Canadians pay too much for. Canada has some of the most expensive data rates in the world. If you’re looking for an easy solution to get you and…
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How to Start a Working Holiday in Canada
So you’ve made the leap! You planned in advance and signed up for a Working Holiday in Canada before leaving to start your journey. The Working Holiday Visa allows you to work for anywhere from 6 months to 2 years (with conditions), depending on which country you call home. Starting to get your new life…
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Travel Scams in Canada You Need To Watch Out For
Canada has a fairly low crime rate all around, meaning even in larger cities you shouldn’t have to be too concerned with swindlers and con artists. But there are a few travel scams that are worth mentioning, as they can be unique to Canada, and if you haven’t come across them before, you’re more likely…
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Going it Alone: Solo Travel Survival Tips
So you’ve decided to go it alone. Maybe you’ve been forced into it, with a travel buddy bailing on you, or maybe you decided you needed a solo adventure. Either way, if it’s your first time, you’re probably a bundle of nerves and could do with a few tips for how to make this solo…
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Trek Helpers: Top Android Hiking Apps for Hitting the Trail
With over 44 million people going hiking last year in the US alone, it’s clear to see that hiking is a very popular outdoor activity. One of the main positives of hiking is it’s not only a great form of exercise but allows you to explore new places and experience some fantastic views if you’re…
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How to road trip to Canada on a budget
Ever wanted to road trip to Canada? Our quick 4 step blog post will provide you with some essential trips to travel to Canada as an American, or anyone making the trip from the US to Canada. While Canada and US are extremely similar, there are several big differences that you may want to consider…
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High Tech & Lightweight – The Odin 9 Worlds Jacket [Product Review]
I recently spent some time looking for a jacket that I could wear when I was out in the mountains and exploring the countryside. I knew that I needed something that would work well in the elements while also being comfortable and extremely durable. Fortunately the folks at Altitude Sports wanted me to take one…
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4 Things Canadians Pay WAY too Much For
Rising costs should not come as a surprise to many people. When was the last time you ever saw something go down in price? I’ve had countless backpackers in Canada mention by email or in person that they’re surprised how expensive some things are in Canada. They tend to be curious as to why we’re…
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Lightroom Rapid Editing System for Landscapes [Product Review]
Viktor Elizarov created the Lightroom Rapid Editing System for Landscape when he realized that more than three-quarters of what he did for each of his edits was the same. He figured that if he could create a simple solution to do that portion of the work, he could spend less time editing and more time doing…