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This travel company wants to pay you $9,000 to explore Europe this summer
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BY: JESSICA BEUKER  Summer vacation is right around the corner, which means that feet start to get itchy as students are released from the shackles of academia and everyone else starts to think about …

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BY: RHIANN MOORE Whether you go with a group, a buddy, or fly solo, long-distance bike trips can be great experiences. Unfortunately, without the right gear, they can also be terrible. While there are…

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This peaceful ecolodge tucked into a remote Vietnamese mountainside is the definition of paradise
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All photos from Topas Ecolodge Tucked peacefully away into the remote, mountainous region of Sapa, Vietnam, sits a stunning, extraordinary oasis. Surrounded by mountains and otherworldly scenery, the …

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 BY: NADIA ZAIDI I’m admittedly somewhat of a recluse. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy the company of others, and people inspire me to continue pursuing journalism. But maybe I enjoy my lofty …

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The Layman’s guide to backpacking in India
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BY: NADIA ZAIDI Who says that backpacking is only reserved for Europe? If you’re someone who wants to explore “third world” culture and experience its lifestyle unfiltered and unrest…

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Toronto to Montreal in 39 minutes? Canadian route is one of the finalists for the world’s first Hyperloop
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All Photos from Hyperloop One  In the years before continent-spanning superhighways and two cars in every garage, rail travel was the number one means of transit across the country. It was fast for th…

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Cat lovers rejoice, there’s a feline city in Malaysia (photos)
The Plaid Zebra September 21, 2017

BY BROOKLYN PINHEIRO Long before internet culture claimed cats as its official mascot there was born a town dedicated to the little hair balls. In Kuching, Malaysia there are cats everywhere, in front…

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BY: NADIA ZAIDI  Growing up in Toronto, I’ve never thought much about graffiti. It was always something within the backdrop of my visual experience. Bold, intricate — sometimes simplistic  — art…

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Easy ways to be a more ethical tourist
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The travel and tourism industry is one of the world’s largest. In fact, according to a Statista travel and tourism industry report, the industry contributed over 7.6 trillion dollars US to the g…

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Backpacking chair: The perfect lightweight chair to accompany you on your travels
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Given the vast range of backpacking chair styles, it can be difficult to decide what kind of chair will be most suitable for your needs. First, decide if bringing along a backpacking chair is in your …

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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 se…

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Train Travel
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10 train travel tips to help you prepare for your next rail journey
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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 Mountainee…

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Backpacking Jobs
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Backpacking jobs: How to work while you travel
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If you want to travel the world but can’t afford to quit working entirely, then scoring some awesome jobs while backpacking is essential. Becoming location independent is hard work, and unless y…

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How to stay motivated and productive as a digital nomad
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Life as a digital nomad, or traveling freelancer if you will, is easy to write off as being completely problem-free and awesome. This lifestyle allows people to be location independent, work as much o…

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Spend a night in an owl-shaped cabin in France’s wine country – for free
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In France there is a project called the Suburban Shelters ( Les Refuges Periurbans). The architects have combined the beauty of art with the serenity of nature by creating fascinating structures shape…

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Flying with pets: 9 easy stress-relieving tips for your next plane ride
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Flying with pets on an airplane is one of the most stressful airplane experiences you can prepare for; for both you and your pet. Your pet will be out of their element, they won’t know what̵…

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Flying With Children
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11 simple tips for flying with children to help you have a more enjoyable flight
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Airplanes can be a stressful experience, and that stress can be felt tenfold when flying with children. When you bring your kid along, you will have so much extra stuff to carry, organize, and keep tr…

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Carry-On
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9 tips for how to pack and travel with only a carry-on
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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 ab…

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Environmentally Friendly Flight
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Six easy ways to have a more environmentally friendly flight
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According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), aviation accounts for roughly 2 per cent of the total climate change impact of human activity. While this is a small number compared …

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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…

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