Disclaimer: Because Canadians are a varied bunch, obviously these are mostly overly exaggerated things that MOST Canadian travellers won’t or will do. But please don’t turn this into a meme and quote it to every Canadian traveller you meet. And seriously. Stop asking us to say ‘about’. Our way is normal, not yours. Sorry. 1. […]
The Free Shelf…
…and why it matters so much to a traveler and why you should embrace its potential. Ok guys. I want to talk about something near and dear to my travel heart. Call it a toast, a tribute, or a public notice. Whatever you call this; it is a dedication to both the Free Shelf itself, […]
5 Awesome but Affordable-ish Splurges to Have In Dubai
Dubai is a Hollywood-Esque, Vegas-on-steroids middle eastern metropolis. Approximately 1 in 100 citizens are millionaires. The country is rich in natural resources and the city seems determined to project itself as a world class destination. By any standard, it has certainly succeeded, and only within the last decade or two it has boomed from tiny […]
Dubai on a Budget
The UAE is home to some of the wealthiest people in the world. Estimates suggest that almost 1 in 100 people in Dubai is a dollar-millionaire. The country has a GDP of over 80 billion USD. Within the last fifteen years, Dubai has gone from small fishing village, to a bustling, glittery metropolis that strives […]
The Time My Megabus Didn’t Show Up and I Adopted A Family
Budget travel can be challenging. It often requires some serious flexibility, and creative thinking. Thankfully, it also opens doors to some amazing experiences. I was traveling through Poland a few years ago, and despite the country being amazingly cheap, I was quickly running out of money. I had recently discovered ‘megabus’, and their 1€ fares, […]
So You Want To Visit Paris
And you don’t want to average 160€$ a day (I recently read an article on a budget travel site that stated this as a daily average…WHAT!?) But you still want to see the sights, stay inside the city, and try Parisian cuisine. It’s possible, my friends, and you will leave feeling more satisfied, fulfilled, and […]
The Time I Spent Over A Month Getting To and From Europe
Back in late 2012, I made the somewhat last minute decision to backpack Europe for as long as I could. I could feel that I was getting closer to a permanent teaching contract, and because I had worked hard to get to that point, I knew I wouldn’t want to quit in a few years […]
Why Tourism Bans Can Actually Be A Good Thing
I’m sure you’ve seen the ‘tourism bans’ circulating social media lately. At first glance, it seems a bit ridiculous. Why would any country want to put a limit on the number of tourists entering their city? Why say ‘no thanks’ to their tourist dollars that contribute sometimes major percentages of a cities income? But do […]
Why The ‘Threat of Terrorism’ Shouldn’t Stop You From Traveling
If you don’t travel often (or even if you do!), it’s very easy to turn on the news or google terrorism threats. It seems like it’s a persistent presence in the world, and it might seem like a very real danger. When events like the shootings in Paris/London happen, it’s easy to say ‘oh, well […]
12 Underrated Cities In Europe That Should Be On Your List
Nearly everyone’s first trip to Europe looks the same. You hit up London, Amsterdam, Paris, and then plus or minus Zurich/Lauterbrunnen (fresh Swiss mountain air/chocolate and for those with a sky-diving death wish), Berlin (if you’re particularly awesome ;)), Barcelona (those beaches….), Venice and Milan (if you venture south to Italy), Salzburg (for the sound […]
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