A common challenge with travel is trying to balance wanting to see and do everything, with wanting to really get to enjoy where you are without feeling like rushing. This is especially true on a short trip. It is so easy to fall one way or the other, but on my 6 day trip to […]
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My Favourite Memories from 2 Months in Nepal While traveling in Nepal for two months, I had so many amazing experiences. From trekking in the Himalayas to going on safari in the jungle to meeting the kindest people, I made so many incredible memories I will never forget. Among all these moments, there are some
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The ocean, any ocean, is one of my favourite places to travel to. There is something about the grandness of an ocean, the mystery of its depths, the power of its waves that I find captivating. Whether laying on a sand beach, sitting on a pier, or standing over a rocky cliff face, there’s something
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More so than anywhere else I have been, travelling to Iceland feels like travelling to another planet. There are just so many different types of natural phenomena that I have never encountered anywhere else. From barren terrain, to crazy lava structures and rock formations, plus a few man made additions that feel magical themselves (cue
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Pokhara is considered to be one of the best launching off points for a trek in the Himalayas, but not only is it a great place to prepare for your trek, it is also a great place to relax afterwards. After a few days, or weeks, of hiking through the mountains of Nepal you will
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Iceland is an awe-inspiring destination that should definitely be on your bucket list. However, there are a few things you should know in order to get the most out of your trip (and not break the bank). These are my top tips for an Iceland trip! Take every chance you get to use a bathroom,
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Travelling can be so expensive, and Canada isn’t exactly the cheapest country to visit, but it doesn’t have to break the bank! I have spend several months over the last few years driving across, and around, Canada, checking out beautiful places, without spending too much money. So, let me share some of my best tips
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So you are planning a BC summer road trip and want to get in all the highlights? Look no further than this awesome 2 week itinerary for a little bit of everything: from beach combing and surfing, to hiking mountains, wine tasting, and basking in the beauty that is British Columbia, Canada. With so much
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What is a squat toilet? Also known as a floor toilet, or squatty potty, a squat toilet is a toilet built into the ground. Essentially, it is a hole in the ground, often covered in porcelain, that you squat over instead of sitting on like with Western toilets. What countries use squat toilets? Squat toilets
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When I was in Nepal, I was lucky enough to have a wonderful Nepali homestay experience in a small farming village about 43 kms from Kathmandu, called Patlekhet. I did this with the Patlekhet Homestay program, part of the Community Homestay Network (CHN) in Nepal. CHN is a super cool organization, started in 2012, that
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