How to find the best hostels in Los Angeles for your trip Hostels in Los Angeles are dispersed throughout the city, offering many different options depending on the purpose of your trip. Venice Beach, Beverly Hills, and Hollywood are amongst the most popular destinations in the city and are safe and entertaining. Los Feliz is…
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The ultimate guide to backpacking Canada
When most people think of a backpacking trip, they picture Europe—exploring historic cities, ticking off countries from a bucket list, and meeting travelers from around the world. But backpacking Canada offers a completely different adventure, from vast wilderness and towering mountains to vibrant cities and unique wildlife, all waiting to be discovered. It can be…
Turn up the heat in California’s hot spring hotspots
The hottest of California’s hotspots aren’t the beaches, deserts, or even lightning fast coffee shop Wi-Fi. Thanks to a network of tectonic fault lines that spiderweb through the state’s subterranean and pockets of water trapped deep below, hot water forces its way to the surface, creating idyllic natural hot springs. Whether you’re looking for a…
A hip hipster’s guide to Portland, Oregon
Portland is known as the west coast’s capital of hipsters. With liquored barbershops and hug therapists, who can blame them? Here’s our Ultimate Hipster Guide to Portland–everything you need to know to blend in with the hipstery crowd. Find hostels in Portland Hipster Neighbourhoods While Portland is peppered with excellent hipster joints, many of the best are found in…
Live the American dream in these US solo travel hot spots
Traveling doesn’t come easy for everyone, so while I’m the first to encourage international adventures, don’t forget that there’s plenty of fun to be had exploring your own backyard first. So what makes a destination solo travel-friendly? I look at the attractions, the city’s vibe, accessibility, hospitality, and costs. Whether you’re into the outdoors, or…
The best Canadian desserts that you absolutely need to try
When you think “Canada”, you probably don’t think of desserts. It isn’t exactly synonymous with anything as popular as the USA and Apple Pie, Turkey and Baklava, or France and Crème Brûlée. You would; however, be wrong in thinking that there aren’t any Canadian desserts at all, and you’d be missing out if you weren’t…
Yoga, turtles and Aztec Pyramids: a spiritual guide to Mexico
Mexico – saying its name is synonymous with thrilling adventures, wild nightclubs and over indulging. While Mexico seems to attract attention for its undoubtedly intense party scene, a new type of travel is emerging here as well; one that preaches self-love, spirituality and connectedness. Filled with untouched, pristine locations, Mexico really offers the opportunity to reflect…
The best clubs in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a sprawling city, so there’s no single neighborhood or core when it comes to entertainment and clubbing—which just means there’s more to explore. Many of the city’s best venues are off the beaten path, nestled among warehouses in industrial districts or clustered among restaurants or auto-shops in semi-residential neighbourhoods. The weather’s almost…
Seriously wonderful things to do in Victoria, Canada
Victoria is one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in all of Canada. But, you should know, when it comes to BC’s distinguished capital there’s a whole lot more than just pretty facades and cobblestoned streets. Dig a little deeper and you’ll discover a dynamic city where beautiful sights, untamed nature and cool hangouts…
The best things to do in Jasper National Park
Growing up in Alberta, the Rockies were only a couple hours drive away from my home and my family would head west every chance we got. This mentality is still with me to this day; towering mountains that plunge into deep blue, Gatorade coloured waters is a hard sight to get out of your mind…
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