New Nomads – Travel and Escape
Travel and Escape TV, in partnership with Scotiabank, has launched a new TV special profiling some of the world’s top travel bloggers. How do they make a career out of traveling? How did they let go...
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Seven Secrets for Surviving a Dutch Night Out
Note: This article was written as a guest post for Weekend Student Adventures – a fantastic company that offers weekend trips for European exchange students to some of the continent’s best cities. I...
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Wisdom from Mothers Around the World
While many customs and behaviours differ around the world, there are some things that all cultures share. The love of a mother is one of them. Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to meet numerous...
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Money Matters for Travelers: Tips for Keeping your Funds Safe Abroad
One of the most important factors in any trip is the budget and finances. How you carry, organize, and spend your money will affect the length and outcome of your trip. Here are twelve tips that...
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Don’t Forget Me!: Important Tips to Prepare for an Extended Trip
Planning a long-term trip? Amid all of the chaos of packing, finishing up at work, and saying goodbye to family and friends, there’s a lot to keep track of. Outside of making reservations and...
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What’s in her Bag? – What to Pack for an Extended Backpacking Trip
Maybe you’re going to Europe for a month, or maybe you’re going on a RTW trip for a year. Unless you plan on spending all day every day on the beach, packing for an extended backpacking trip can be...
View ArticleWest Coast Summer: Photos of the Canadian Gulf Islands
Notes on summers past: hot July days spent on Ruxton Island, one of the many Gulf Islands along the west coast of British Columbia. The tide was out. The boy and the girl took off their...
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7 Items that All Backpackers Should Always Pack
Hostel life can be easy and comfortable if you remember to pack beyond the basics. Although I try to keep my backpack as light and compact as possible, there are a few “extras” I always bring with me....
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10 Lessons Learned While Studying Abroad in the Netherlands
Five years ago this week, I arrived alone in a new city and was greeted by strangers. I had no idea that in getting off that train at Tilburg Centraal, I was stepping into what would form the most...
View ArticlePhoto Essay: A Colombian Christmas – Medellin Lights
Are you looking for a Christmas getaway, but wanting something a little more tropical than the chilly European Christmas markets? Then head south to Medellin, Colombia. A city obsessed with...
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