Category: Travel Tips
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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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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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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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How to get Free Wifi in Airports
A few weeks back I came across an article on how to get free wifi at airports. Knowing I was going to be flying soon I bookmarked it. Smart idea, as luck would have it, this little travel hack seemed to work at the Regina Airport. As many of you know, Airport Wifi will cost…
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Air Canada iPhone App
Applications for the iPhone are becoming more and more popular, and many companies are seeing the benefit of using said apps. Air Canada has recently released their own which will help anyone who’s backpacking Canada with an iPhone out. This iPhone application allows passengers to search Air Canada flights by route or by flight number.…
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Canadian Cell Phone Networks
Having a Cell phone while you’re backpacking across Canada can be extremely helpful. Whether you’re booking a hostel ahead of time, calling a tour company, or just sending a text back home letting your family know you’re still alive, a cell phone can make life on the road a lot more simple. However, Canada’s cell…