Oh, Canada! A sparsely-populated country of scenic views, multi-cultural cities, friendly residents, maple syrup, and of course, poutine. While it seems that everyone has their own ideas of what it means to be Canadian, one thing everyone can agree upon is that…
When and how you should include your travels on your resume
How you choose to represent your travels on your resume is akin to a work of art. After all, you want to sound professional and showcase the skills you’ve learned while living a transient, out-of-the-box kind of lifestyle. You want your…
Backpacking light: How to pack only the essentials
So you want to go backpacking light, do you? Do you dream of jetting off with nothing but an easy-to-carry pack on your back? Are you not the type to become attached to material possessions, and want just the essentials to get…
How to take amazing travel photos of yourself while solo
There’s nothing like the sinking feeling of looking through an album of old travel photos and realizing you’re not in any of them. In the moment, it’s easy to get comfortable behind the camera and justify only take pictures of gorgeous…
11 common travel scams and how to avoid them
Travel is a beautiful thing; it allows you to see the world, meet different kids of people, and expand your world view. However, for all the good Samaritans who want to help you in your journey, it seems there is always…
10 train travel tips to help you prepare for your next rail journey
Train travel has become one of the most romanticized modes of transportation. It’s easy to dream about journeys such as the Trans-Siberian Railway, the Marrakech Express, or The Rocky Mountaineer while pouring over photos of gorgeous landscapes on Pinterest. Plus, with movies such as…
Easy tips to help you stay fit and healthy while traveling
Staying fit and healthy while traveling, especially during long trips, involves so much more than just being active. Feeling your best on the road involves a balance of activity, rest and relaxation, eating right, and self-reflection. Here are some great…
11 easy tips to fly through the airport as quickly as possible
Trudging through the airport can feel like the biggest hurdle between you and your destination. Checking-in, dropping off your bags, and getting yourself through security while under a time crunch can be daunting, exhausting, and just plain old no-fun. However, there…
9 tips for how to pack and travel with only a carry-on
Have you ever thought about ditching your monster of a suitcase and travelling with only a carry-on? Depending on your type of trip, as well as the duration, it might just be a viable option. Think about the benefits: Money. As in,…
13 easy flight tips to make your next aircraft experience more enjoyable
Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure, being on an airplane can be a stressful experience. Gone are the days of luxurious 1960s flights where you could enjoy zero airport security, ample leg room, a great meal and a…
Hitchhiking guide to the United States (Part 1)
BY: TIM O’NEAL While still very common in many other countries, hitchhiking in the United States has gone out of fashion. The distances can be great. There is a stigma around hitchhiking that can be a barrier to catching a…
Backpacking Checklist: Everything you should have in your bag
Planning for a big backpacking trip can be stressful, and you wouldn’t be the first if you got to the airport and suddenly realized you forgot something important at home (although hopefully it’s not your eight-year-old son). Every backpacking trip…
How to travel Canada for cheap in 2017
BY: BROOKLYN PINHEIRO Canada was voted the best place to travel to in 2017, conveniently the same year that the vast country is celebrating its 150th birthday. There is no better time to check out the North without emptying your…
‘Tis the season to visit family- these 34 hacks will make your holiday travels stress-free
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Dreaming of a white Christmas? Or maybe waiting for Santa Clause on a beach is more your style. ‘Tis the season to give, celebrate, and visit with friends and family. It also happens to be the season…
100 ways to travel the world for (almost) free
BY: SASKIA C SMIT Many people dream of traveling but never go anywhere because they don’t think they can afford it. The thing is, there are so many free travel opportunities out there, you just have to know where to…
Here’s an essential hostel packing list for the well-prepared adventurer
BY: Taylor on A Trip For a princess like myself, a hostel stay can be either lovely or terrible depending on how much I am inconvenienced. For your peace of mind and your personal hygiene, make the below a necessary packing…
6 tips to travel The Great White North using only the cash that’s in your wallet
BY: CAROLINE ROLF There is so much to explore north of the 49th parallel – Canada is an abundance of beauty, but factors including distance, cost of travel and the unpredictable weather make it difficult to travel around Canada. The…
How to Hitchhike: 10 must know tricks for hitchhiking across the Country
By: TED BARNABY Hitchhiking is a great way to travel cheap. It’s also a one-way street to unforeseen and unabridged adventure. Sometimes half the fun is figuring things out as you go along, but there are definitely a number of…
The best damn travel tips you’ll ever need
by RYAN BOLTON Travel is the best education. It’s also the ideal form of rebellion. It’s the no-bullshit way to find out who you really are and what you’re really made of. Quite possibly some of the best travel advice…