As a Canadian living in London, UK (Sorry Ontario), I find myself explaining what the heck Canada Day is every time the topic comes up. Often times the conversation starts with something like “You have a Canada Day!? What even is that?”, to which I reply (mostly out of laziness), “It’s like the fourth of…
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Everything backpackers need to know about New Orleans
New Orleans is a city known for our unwavering devotion to food, music, and having a good time. In movies and TV, we’re often depicted as either gentile southern belles and gentlemen sipping tea on the porch… or rambunctious Mardi Gras partygoers. There’s basically no in-between. While most of us are definitely guilty of both…
20 Things to Do in Miami Beyond South Beach
Think of Miami and you think of its beaches, dotted with poster-paint life guard towers and beautifully bronzed guys and gals. There is, however, more to Miami than South Beach. It’s got plenty to keep you amused, a healthy dose of culture and enough budget eats to keep your belly full. Here’s 20 things to…
The Best US Cities To Celebrate the 4th Of July
America the Beautiful celebrates its independence (a.k.a its birthday) on the 4th of July, and boy, does it throw one hell of a party. Americans love spending this day dressed in their best American flag-printed attire, Budweiser in hand, celebrating their beloved country. Cities across the United States show their pride by putting on HUGE…
All the food you need to eat on the 4th of July
The 4th of July is all about dressing up in ridiculously patriotic attire, decorating the backyard in American flags, turning the music up and having people over for an all-day picnic or barbecue. Then, of course, there’s the beach parties, parades, music festivals and fireworks that every town puts on. But let’s not forget, we’re…
Coast to Coast USA: See where a train can take you.
I was in New York City for an International University Exchange; I enjoyed the long walks in Central Park, fun convos at Brooklyn Surf Bar, crazy dances on magic rooftops, secret speakeasy bars, and lovely jazz and jam session nights. But after six months of waking up to read California guidebooks, articles about the west…
Here’s Proof that Banff and Jasper Are The Ultimate Winter Wonderland
I am going to start by saying that if you don’t like the cold then Canada in the winter is not for you. However, if you are willing to brave frigid temperatures, icy roads, and freezing fingers and toes, then Banff and Jasper in the winter is going to be one of the most incredible…
The ultimate playlist for your California road trip (Chilled vibes guaranteed!)
My husband and I fell in love on long drives down Highway One. Early enough in our relationship to cause concern, we’d hop into a rental car together and hit the road from our home in San Francisco: a few hours south to Big Sur, a few hours north to Mendocino; it didn’t much matter…
The Body Coach’s Epic California Road Trip
After food and exercise, one of my biggest passions in life is travel. Exploring a new place, meeting new people and discovering new food and cultures is the best things in the world. So when Hostelworld asked me if I wanted to partner with them on an epic adventure and create some awesome fitness content…
Best Places to Visit in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
Cancun is one of the most popular travel destinations on the planet. But, while millions of people touch down at Cancun International Airport each year, many of them will never leave a ten kilometer radius of the airport! And that’s a real shame. Why? Well, I won’t go so far as to say that Cancun…
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