Month: September 2009
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Best Surf Locations in Canada
People have a tendency to overlook Canada as a surfing location. It’s sometimes hard to associate good surf with cold water, some people scratch their head at that thought. But with wetsuit technology progressing faster than ever, the boundaries for cold water surfing are being pushed further by the day. If you’ve got an itch…
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Packing Tips 101
The Canadian climate can be very harsh to those unaccustomed to it. Packing for your backpacking trip across Canada isn’t exactly the easiest trip to pack for. The weather can go from a sweltering 35 degrees Celsius in summer, to a frigid -45 degrees Celsius in winter. The way you pack will really depend on…
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Train Travel in Canada
Train Travel in Canada is still very much a part of this country’s heritage. There are many ways to see Canada, but the to see the Great North by train is easily one of the most memorable. With countless different routes you can choose from, such as long haul coast to coast trains, to just…
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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.…
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Track Cheap Flights with Facebook
With the ease of traveling through many countries these days, it’s only natural to want old friends (or perhaps flames) to make a stop wherever you are. Seeing as Facebook has become the primary means of communication for international friends, it would only make sense to be able to keep an eye out on cheap…
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The Ultimate Packing list for Backpacking Across Canada
Packing for the first leg of your journey can about as stressful as a glass shard in your foot. Having to decide what to bring and what to leave can cause some people nausia, headaches, and even heartburn…well, maybe not that last one… Either way, I took the liberty of using PackWhiz, a great online…
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7 Steps to finding Cheap Flights in Canada
Scoring a cheap flight in Canada isn’t the easiest thing. By comparison to other countries, flying in Canada can be expensive if you don’t plan it right and use all the services at your disposal. There are several factors to take in when trying to find the best deal on a domestic or international Canadian…
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Hostel Hero iPhone Application
A new iPhone application has recently been released which will help any backpacker traveling the world. With the flick of a thumb, you can browse and book hostels in 150 countries. If you remember my previous post on Air Canada’s iPhone App, you’ll know that many people, including companies, are seeing the major benefits a…
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Busking Across Canada for War Child
Liam Titcomb, a world reknown Canadian Folk Rock Artist, is taking to the streets one city at a time, busking on behalf of War Child. War Child is a non-governmental organization which was founded in 1992. War Child focuses on assisting children in areas of conflict and post-conflict. The charity was originally founded by British…