Backpack Canada with Confidence
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4 Things to do in Canada Before You Die
With it’s amazing wildlife, stunning landscapes and wonderful people, Canada is one destination you’ll never forget. If you’re planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip here, you need to know what to tick off your list. To give you a helping hand, here are five uniquely Canadian experiences that you’ll never forget. Wake up to Niagra Falls The…
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Why the SmartWatch is a Travellers Must-Have Companion
For those avid travellers amongst us there are plenty of useful pieces of technology that we can happily slip in to our backpacks that will help make our global adventures that little bit more fun and safe. Just because you might be venturing to the very corners of the world it doesn’t mean that we…
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Tips for a value-packed travel adventure
Backpacking is a value packed activity. Travelling light and free is only very rarely the pursuit of middle aged millionaires. More often it’s the province of free-wheeling folk who are not quite ready to settle down to the serious business of full time family life and a suited and booted business career. Metaphorically as well…
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Fogo Island: Canada’s Best Kept Secret
After watching the video below, you’ll want to be whisked away to Fogo Island, a hidden treasure in Newfoundland, Canada. Fogo Island embodies a rare sense of place that captivates curious travellers, culinary adventurers and design enthusiasts alike. Unlike most places in the world, it has seven seasons. “I would like to think every person…
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5 Home Remedies for Travelling when Sick
This post was sponsored by the makers of REACTINE®. Thoughts and opinions are my own. When you’re on the road, you rarely have the medicine cabinet you typically take for granted at home. Traveling with allergies, a cold, or any ailment for that matter, can be exasperated by the stress and unease of being in…
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Must-Know Etiquettes for Canadian Casinos
Canada has some of the best casinos of the world and the experience shouldn’t be missed. There are always some rules and etiquettes to follow in casinos and when you step into one of the Canadian casinos, as a tourist, you have to make sure you don’t embarrass yourself. Follow some of these tips to…
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5 Best Places to get your Grill On this summer!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Weber Grills Canada. All opinions are 100% mine. Nothing beats that first summer hot dog. I don’t know what it is – the fresh air, the warm sun beating on vitamin D deprived skin, or just the come-togetherness that eating food outdoors provides. Whether…
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4 Valuable Tips for Moving Across Canada
If you’re anything like me, the idea of living somewhere new is an intriguing proposition. New neighbourhoods, new cafes, new pubs, new parks, and new people! I’ve had the fortune of successfully moving across Canada twice, and I have to warn you that while it’s not the easiest thing to do, making that move can…
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16 Must See Canadian Destinations
I get hassled a lot by readers, asking what are the best Canadian destinations to see. I try my best to avoid naming names, but I’ll usually share a handful of what I deem to be the best. While I like to remind readers that the best is all subjective, I partnered up with Expedia…