Recently, I had to get a criminal record check done for a placement, and it required you to list every place you’ve lived for the last five years. I ran out of space on the form when I was only halfway done. For the last 6 years of my life, I haven’t stayed anywhere for […]
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Have you booked your first solo trip and now that the time is getting close you’re starting to freak out? Or maybe you are still debating if you should book it, wanting to experience solo travel but also scared and not sure how to start? Perhaps you’ve never thought about solo travel before but can’t
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I wrote this poem in Manang, Nepal. Manang is the last town of notable size on the Annapurna Circuit Trek in Nepal before hiking over Thorong La Pass, which is 5400m above sea level. Manang is 3500m above seal level and is a popular acclimatization point during the trek. I spent 3 days here to
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The Waqrapukara hike might just be my number one favourite hike I did during my 7 months in Peru! And yes, I’m including Machu Picchu (but I didn’t do the Inca Trail or the Salkantay Trek). Of course Machu Picchu was the most impressive construction and the hiking around there (especially up the Waynapicchu mountain)
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When you travel, you tend to make connections fast, but they are also fleeting. When you’re out of any routines, exploring the world (and yourself) and sharing incredible experiences with like-minded strangers who quickly turn to friends, it can be easy to fall in love, at least for a moment. This is where travel romance
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When you think of Peru, the things that come to mind are probably Machu Picchu, Incan ruins, the Amazon jungles, beaches, and the cuisine. Hot springs certainly weren’t high on my radar for Peru, but it turns out they have lots and they’re so worth checking out! I made it to a handful of different
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Peru is an amazing country in South America to visit, with tons of rich history, culture, traditions, and natural beauty. Home of Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, the Sacred Valley, the Amazon Jungle, beautiful coast lines, and much more, Peru has so much to offer. And you’re going to want to bring home as many memories
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If you’re planning a trip to Peru, or you’re already there, I bet you have a list of must try Peruvian foods. But what about drinks? From alcoholic drinks and juices to sodas and warm teas, there are actually a lot of unique drinks in Peru worth trying! Here I will give you a break
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Unfortunately, there are some things that are best set up for Americans, and PayPal is one of them. Not to mention that in most international or remote settings you are likely to be paid in USD. Thus, if you have a Canadian based PayPal account you could be subject to a lot of fees. Of
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Something solo travel makes me think about is the concept of silence. Not silence in the literal sense, but the concept of silencing the soul, silencing the world, when silence means peace. This poem about silence explores these ideas and all the things silence can represent. Silence Silence meets you alone in the forest, presses
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