Year: 2009
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How to apply for a Canada Working Holiday Visa
For those considering working in Canada during their travels, the most important thing you’ll need is a Work Permit, otherwise known as a Working Holiday Visa. The process itself can be done by yourself, and you may be able to save some money in the process. However, if you want to kick back and just…
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Top 5 Rivers for White Water Rafting in Canada
In the land of the “True North Strong & Free” it’s fairly simple to come across some of North America’s most beautiful rivers. But to truly feel and understand the power behind Canada’s rivers, you’re going to have to get a little wet. The most exciting way to do this is to go white water…
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Spock Five – The new Canadian Currency?
I stumbled across something which may or may not be the funniest thing I’ve seen on the internet since that little kid on drugs after the dentist – According to the original Spock Five Article at Bacon Magazine, for the last decade or so a dedicated group of individuals have been Spocking their Canadian 5…
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Ride Share in Canada
With thousands of kilometers between major city centers, it can be mega difficult and expensive to get from where you are, to where you’re going. There’s several ways, including grabbing a train, taking a bus, finding a cheap flight. All of which can cost quite a bit. If you’re looking to save some money, help…
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Win a 3 Month Ski Pass Care of Powder Highway
For all you ski or snowboard bums dreading how much money you’ll be coughing up this winter on ski passes, accommodation, and gas, your luck might do a 180. Powder Highway is hooking up one lucky winner with the ultimate 3 month adventure. They’re willing to give away Free Lift Tickets at all of the…
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How paranoia can ruin a trip
Paranoia in itself is a raw emotion, brought on by our ancestors surviving in the wild. I’m sure at one point in time, it saved many Homo erectus’s from being eaten by bears, sabre tooths, or whatever was kicking around in those days. However, in today’s society, paranoia can cause more problems than solve. My…
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Updates from the Van – Kickin’ it into High Gear
The act of kicking “it” into high gear is normally reserved for leather clad bikers, dirtbikers, and the occasional Vespa enthusiast. However, after 3000 km’s, I began to feel my big ugly van had earned the right to say we kicked’ it into the highest gear imagineable. This act of kicking ‘it’ entitles the van…
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Updates from the Van – Leaving Ontario
The music had been paused so we could listen to the engine. Ahead of us was a hill, but not just any hill. It was steep, the paving had some serious wear and tear in it, and worst of all, it was taunting us. “You’ll never make it up me, you sissies.” You’re dead hill,…
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Updates from the Van – Outside of Thunder Bay
So I’ve managed to warm my fingers up enough to type this out. I’m currently laying in bed in my van, parked in this awesome campground just outside of Thunder Bay, Ontario. We’ve got a great view of Lake Superior, a bunch of blankets, and even some power to plug our van into. Which means…