Category: Travel Tips
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How to Survive 2 Day Train Trips Like a Champ
One of the best ways to truly see Canada is by train. By traveling with VIA Rail you’re able to truly appreciate the vast distances of this massive country. While it is in my opinion the most romantic way to travel, after 24 hours on a train you can start to feel a little too…
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These 15 Balaclavas Will Make You Laugh and Keep You Warm
Whether you’re keeping warm on the slopes, shovelling the driveway, or hiding your face from your upcoming bank heist. A balaclava is a must-own item for anyone dealing with cold weather. While you can always find a plain jane face-warmer at just about any outdoor store, sometimes you want something more. Something quirkey, weird, fightening,…
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5 Snowboarding Tips That’ll Keep You From Dying
We’re going to talk about snowboard safety here – no, wait just there. Don’t go clicking away. Safety isn’t the most exciting topic to write about – I know, but if you’re new to the sport, or just a smart ass know-it-all who’s too cool for helmets, let’s get things straight. This sport is a…
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Newlywed 101: Planning a Trip Without Hassle
Long-wedded couples make marriage look easy, but every pair of spouses will tell you that what they know they learned while they were newlyweds. It may be called the honeymoon period, but the first few years after marriage are supposedly the most difficult to survive. While you may continue to spend lazy weekend afternoons simply gazing…
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How to Start a Wildly Successful Travel Blog
Someone recently emailed me asking how to start a travel blog. They wanted to know, can you make money travel blogging? Is blogging a hobby or a career? What steps do I take to become successful? Which companies should I trust? I sometimes take for granted my years of experience in the blogging industry. While…
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8 Awesome Waterproof Backpacks That’ll Keep Your Gear Dry
Last year, after buying a canoe, I began my quest to find a quality Waterproof Backpack or Backpack Style Dry bag that would keep my valuables safe when I was doing some extended travel on the water. All it takes is one tipped canoe to cost you, so I figured I’d rather spend a bit money…
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Motorhome Travel Tips for Beginners
Be it family or your own weekend trip with the motorhome, you need to be well versed with the vehicle and its handling to avoid all kinds of hassle and troubles on the road. If you’re an RV / Motorhome beginner looking for an enjoyable holiday touring experience in Canada– you should brush up with these quick…
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Visit the Polar Bear Capital of the World With Google Maps
So the other day I found myself perusing some Canadian travel videos, and came across this little number. The folks at Google Maps visited Churchill, Manitoba, a favourite location of mine, and strapped their fancy camera’s to some of the rugged tundra explorer vehicles. They captured some superb shots of the town, as well as some…
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Interview with Robin Esrock – Author of “The Great Canadian Bucket List”
Robin Esrock, author of the critically acclaimed book “The Great Canadian Bucket List” knows more about Canada than most people on Earth. He’s the former host of the world famous syndicated TV Series, “Word Travels”, has had travel columns in the Globe & Mail, Vancouver Sun, Outpost Magazine, Matador Travel Network, and has been published…