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Best Weekend Road Trips from Greater Vancouver
Living in the southwestern portion of British Columbia affords you a few things that you simply won’t find elsewhere in the country. Breathtaking road trip destinations are one of them, and the fact that you can enjoy them all year long is another. Yes indeed, Greater Vancouver is the perfect jump off point for weekend…
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Top 10 Fun Things to Do in Niagara Falls, Canada
Visiting Niagara Falls is an experience you are going to love due to its excellent sceneries and features. If you are ready for a captivating Niagara Falls day tours and seeing the most significant wonders of Niagara up close, then we are here to guide you. Get to enjoy the world most famous fall and…
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How to explore Vancouver (and Whistler) on a budget
Vancouver is the port of entry for many backpackers visiting Canada. It’s no wonder, with a simple to use transit system, nearby destinations including Vancouver Island, Whistler, and even Seattle, there’s plenty to keep you occupied. Vancouver though, despite being beautiful, is notoriously expensive. Not only to live, but also to travel. Between the high…
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How to explore Calgary (and Banff) on a budget
Every great Canadian backpacking adventure requires a stop in Calgary, along with a trip to nearby Banff and the Rocky Mountains. It’s a right of passage on the backpacker circuit in Canada. Early morning hikes (or downhill riding, depending on the seasons), big hearty lunches, and late night drinks to celebrate the evening. Between the…
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Truck tents are making Camping in the Cold fun again!
One of the hardest parts about camping in Canada is the extreme swings in temperature during the spring and fall, which makes camping during those seasons a gamble. Spring downpours can lead to a very soggy sleep, which nobody wants. While on the hand, later in the season, fall can drop to below zero overnight.…
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Three of my favourite travel services to find discount flights
I’ve been on a huge flight searching kick lately. The economy in Canada isn’t looking so hot these days (Obligatory, thanks Justin!), so many of us are tightening the belts and trying to find ways to save money any way we can. If you can pull off saving ~$100 – $200 or more off your flight,…
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How to find cheap flights to anywhere in the world
Finding cheap flights has gotten easier over the years. We now have countless comparison companies out there that can compare flights from different websites. Between Orbitz, Kayak, Expedia, and the countless other online booking engines, flights are easy to find. But cheap flights, truly affordable, way cheaper than the other guys, are becoming harder and…
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Most Popular Jobs for Backpackers in Canada
If you were clever enough to sign up for a Working Holiday Visa in Canada, you’ll be glad to know that there are a ton of great jobs for backpackers in Canada. While they vary in difficulty and pay, breaking up long term travel with a couple of months of hard work get be just…
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3 Ways A Long Flight Can Be Made More Bearable
Boredom. Numbness. Itchy eyes. Constant noise. Jet lag. Mediocre food and boring in-flight entertainment filled with re-runs and Hollywood remakes. If you have ever taken a long-haul flight, you are most likely familiar with some – or all – of these. Things can get even worse when you fly overseas – sometimes the long hours…