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What I Pack When I Travel with Kids
My daughter is an explorer and an adventurer but before all of that, she’s a dramatic and active four year old. I’ve traveled with her since she was an infant; her first road trip at...
How To Travel Abroad with Your Smartphone
It doesn’t matter where you live or what city you plan on visiting, one constant fear of all travellers is excessive roaming charges when using your cell phone abroad. Before you look at your roaming...
7 Reasons Why Packing Up Last Minute is the Best
We all toy with the idea of booking last minute. If you do it far in advance it lets you slowly lay out your itinerary finalize everything and take your time. But what’s the fun...
An Open Letter to Contiki
Dear Contiki, Several years ago you changed my life. Even though we don't talk anymore, it's time I told you my side of the story. I was working in Alberta a few years ago and...
11 Environmentally Friendly Travel Hacks
So we all love to travel. But how do we do it while honouring Mother Nature? Check out these 11 tips and tricks for curing your wanderlust while also reducing your carbon footprint. 1. Pack...
What to Wear to Festivals: 4 Outfits for Summer
When it comes to festival fashion, women always face a dilemma. What’s on trend right now? How much money will I have to spend? Throw international travel into that mix and you’re bound to need...
Achieving Balance: Life with a Child
Life is full of surprises. At one point, I considered myself only a student and then in the blink of an eye, I became an adult. Adult life is filled with responsibilities to juggle while...
The Disorganised Traveller’s Guide: 5 Tips for Last Minute Travel
It’s the night before D Day, t-minus 13 hours and 37 mins until take-off and you have absolutely everything ready to go. You’ve already packed and re-packed (and then packed again). Your passport and ticket are...
How to Save for Retirement Travel
If you ask people over the age of 55 what they want to do with their life after they retire you’ll get a large range of similar answers. Some folks plan on writing a book...