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3 Budget Friendly Ski Resorts in Alberta
Budget friendly ski resorts aren’t always easy to come by. While there are quite a few wonderful discounted resorts to ski around the world, many people do not realize that some of the best, and cheapest, ski resorts can be found in Alberta, Canada . In an effort to save you some money on winter activities, I’ve compiled my…
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Check out Sudio VASA BLÅ Wireless Headphones (Coupon Code Inside)
Sudio is a small european company who created the VASA BLÅ headphones after one of the founders saw musician Phil Collins struggling with his headphones one day in New York City. The founders knew that they needed to come up with a solution to this problem every human has faced, however at that time, they…
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How to spot the Northern Lights in Canada
Spotting the Northern Lights (aurora borealis) is high on just about everybody’s bucket list. Learning how to view the Northern Lights in Canada is surprisingly simple, and while they’re not the easiest natural phenomenon to come across, be warned they will require some late nights. With the right surroundings, some careful planning, and a touch of…
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When a backpacker travels across Canada, this happens.
Hi Hostels Canada recently sent one backpacker on a cross Canada journey and recorded it to give the rest of a taste of what it’s all like. This travel video hits some quintessential Canadian destinations, such as Banff, Whistler, Lake Louise, Tofino, and countless treks through Canadian Wilderness. This video doesn’t just focus on the outdoors, it…
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Bus Travel is still one of the cheapest transportation options, and it just got better!
I’ve written a lot about flights in Canada, and complain quite often about how expensive they can be. I’ve stacked up the Airlines, welcomed new ones, and even wrote about why you might want to pick trains over planes. But the trusty bus doesn’t get as much love, despite it being one of the cheapest transportation…
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Huge views and Tiny Homes in Waterton Lakes National Park
Waterton Lakes National Park is tucked away in the southwest corner of Alberta, hugging the American border, nestled between Mt Crandell and Vimy Peak. Established in 1932 this amazing national park is one park you have to commit a full weekend to. My wife and I recently set off on a long weekend exploration of the park to…
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Travel Hacks & Easy Hotel Recipes in New Travel Video Series, Tarmac by Transat
Travel videos have seen a tremendous growth in the last ten years. While many travellers still document their journeys to share with friends and family, travel & video junkies tend to prefer more polished, and quicker to digest videos. Transat’s new series “Tarmac” looks to do to travel hacks what Buzzfeed’s “Tasty” did for home cooking. Quick…
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Thunder Bay, Where Have You Been Hiding?
Sometimes I see stuff online that makes me wonder, how the heck have I not explored there yet? While Canada is large, I am dumbfounded how much of it I still have yet to see. Turns out I have to move Thunder Bay up on my list, because this video single handedly blew me away.…
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Visit These Canadian Casino Resorts for a Superb Time
While our friends in the states tend to see more tourism for casinos down in Atlantic City and Vegas, those looking for a bit of a gaming getaway are in for a surprise. Canada is home to countless Casinos that welcome gamblers big and small. From Toronto to Vancouver, you can find beautiful gambling establishments all across…