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  • 2010 Vancouver Olympics Video Montage

    I’m not sure if any of you have seen this video yet, but if you were one of the millions of people around the globe who were watching every minute of Olympic coverage then you need to see this. This video montage done by Stephen Brunt  just about sums up the feeling that we as…

  • The 2010 Canadian Olympics are Sparking Conversation

    Every time I flip over to the News I see some new group finding a new reason to hate the Olympics. Canada has finally been lucky enough to be the host to the 2010 winter Olympics, but I suppose with all the benefits the Olympics brings the economy, it also brings out the Negative Nancy’s…

  • 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…

  • How to Volunteer at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics

    As a backpacker, you have overcome the notion of working 9-5, Monday through Friday, working for something you care so little about. However, after months of Backpacking, the sweet smell of routine is calling your name. Upon smelling this aroma, most backpackers turn and run, distracting themselves with more travel, more sights, and more sounds.…

  • Backpack Vancouver, British Columbia

    Backpacking in Vancouver is a must for anyone stopping in Canada. Vancouver has a good couple handfuls of hostels, some found right in the downtown area, which can be a great base to start from. If however, big cities aren’t you’re thing, or you just want to stay near the water, you’ll be happy to…

  • 5 Reasons to Backpack Vancouver Island

    Reason 1 – Wine – If you’re anything like me, and the only thing you know about wine is how wasted you get off the stuff, fear not. Vancouver Island will not only educate, it will also open your eyes to the colourful community of Wine-growers, Wine-Enthusiasts, and Wine-Drinkers out there. The best advice I…