Category: Travel Tips
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Free RV/CamperVan Parking
When you picture road tripping across Canada, the first thought that comes to mind is unlikely that of a mass parking lot of a mega-chain store. However, if funds are running low, and RV/Camper Parking is nowhere to be found, then drive to your nearest Wal-Mart and look for other campers tucked away in the…
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Busk A Move – A Guide to Busking
Although busking can sometimes seem like begging, particularly if the busker is terrible at what he/she does, it normally is far from. It can be a great way to spend an afternoon in a city where there might not be much worth doing. So why not try and make enough to cover your accommodation, or…
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Backpacking Canada In Style: Fashion Faux Pas to Avoid
Backpacking in Canada can take a toll on your wallet, your health, and sometimes, even your style. It seems the longer you’ve been living out of a backpack, the more likely your are to start making some fashion faux pas. Perhaps it’s a hole in the crotch of your pants that continues to get larger…
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10 ways to Die in Canada
Despite what they say, Canada can be pretty dangerous. In fact, it might even be it’s middle name. Sure we might not have the most poisonous creatures on our continent, nor any ongoing wars. But there are a few things you should know. So before you set out to see the ‘True North Strong and…
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Beginner Backpacker Mistakes
Despite how many books you read, how many people you talk to, and how prepared you think you are, you are bound to make some of these mistakes along the way. The trick is to learn from your mistakes, and the sooner, the better. It’s a common occurrence to see or hear of people having…
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How to Buy a Car to Travel Canada With
Road tripping across Canada isn’t for everyone. Some will prefer to travel by bus. Others by plane. And the real die-hards may even choose hitch hiking. But depending on how many destinations you’re planning on seeing, and how long you plan on travelling, buying a cheap car may not be all that crazy. Driving across…
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7 Tips for Sleeping through Hostel Snoring
You’ve just spent all day doing everything that was on your itinerary. Your legs are tired, you’re exhausted, but overall, you’re satisfied with the day. The hostel you chose was not only cheap, but relatively nice compared to some of the heaps you’ve stayed in. You crawl into your $150 sleeping bag. (perhaps feeling a…
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Eating on a Budget
Sometimes backpackers, myself included, believe we’re slightly more than human. However true that statement is, there is one fact that we all obey. We have to eat. Now we’ve all been there, opting to skip a meal in order to save some money for recreational activities, perhaps a bus ticket, maybe a flight, or just…
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Accommodation in Canada
Alright so you’ve just arrived in Canada and need a place to crash. And that place needs to be as inexpensive as possible. Who wants to spend all that money on a bed when there’s so much to see. Hostels Hostels & budget backpackers are few and far between in Canada. Unfortunately the backpacking industry…