Month: April 2017
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The Canoe: An Icon of Canadian Culture
Canada would never have been fully explored without the help of the canoe. It’s a canadian icon, a hobby, a sport, and one of the most serene ways to travel. This ~30min documentary, published by Travel Ontario Canada, encapsulates the significance of this amazing tool. Dramatic visuals, superb audio. Kick back and get inspired to…
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2017 Backpacker Fashion Trends: Feel Functional & Look Good
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Just because you’re traveling doesn’t mean you have to look like a total slob. Afterall, you’re going to be meeting new people on a constant basis, and first impressions count! There’s no doubt you’re going to have some well-lived-in clothes after living out of a backpack for a while. Throw…
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Backcountry Camping: What you need to know before you head out
If you’re new to backcountry camping, welcome. Hiking and camping in the backcountry is an experience like no other, and it’s one that you don’t want to miss. Before you grab your gear and load up your pack, there are a few things you need to know. Get fit Camping in the backcountry is not…
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5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Waste Your Money At Casinos
One of my favourite moments during one of my backpacking trips takes place in Australia. Things were looking grim. I had ten dollars to my name, and wasn’t sure what my next game plan was. My options were limited, this was afterall pre-Facebook, pre-Skype and options to talk this through were limited. This was the era of the…
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Get Unlimited Data to 5 Devices with SkyRoam’s Global Wifi Hotspot
Traveling to Canada from abroad? Allow me to apologize in advance, as you’ll quickly realize how insanely expensive data rates are here. See my post on things Canadians pay too much for. Canada has some of the most expensive data rates in the world. If you’re looking for an easy solution to get you and…
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The Future of Air Travel
Travel is a fact of life. From business to leisure, we are never short of reasons to travel around the world, and because of this, technology is becoming increasingly travel-friendly to match. The latest technological innovations aim to make every facet of our lives easier, and air travel is no different! While it’s easy for…
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How to Start a Working Holiday in Canada
So you’ve made the leap! You planned in advance and signed up for a Working Holiday in Canada before leaving to start your journey. The Working Holiday Visa allows you to work for anywhere from 6 months to 2 years (with conditions), depending on which country you call home. Starting to get your new life…
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Travel Scams in Canada You Need To Watch Out For
Canada has a fairly low crime rate all around, meaning even in larger cities you shouldn’t have to be too concerned with swindlers and con artists. But there are a few travel scams that are worth mentioning, as they can be unique to Canada, and if you haven’t come across them before, you’re more likely…
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Going it Alone: Solo Travel Survival Tips
So you’ve decided to go it alone. Maybe you’ve been forced into it, with a travel buddy bailing on you, or maybe you decided you needed a solo adventure. Either way, if it’s your first time, you’re probably a bundle of nerves and could do with a few tips for how to make this solo…