exploring the world on a budget
If you’ve never travelled solo, you’d probably expect it to be quite lonely. While solo travel may not be for everyone, it’s definitely an experience I think everyone should have at some point. It teaches you so much about yourself and forces you to be comfortable with being a little uncomfortable sometimes. So the real [...]
Solo travel as a girl can seem scary. You might be worried that you’ll run into uncomfortable or even dangerous situations if you’re on your own. While there is always a chance that something can go wrong, there are many ways you can prepare yourself for safe travels. Take a look at my best tips [...]
If you’re Canadian or know a Canadian, you probably already know that we have a knack for being one of the friendliest nations around. Besides being hella friendly and outgoing while travelling, there are a few other ways you can spot a Canadian abroad. 1. Plaid is a staple Plaid is our standard winter attire but [...]
Sustainable travel used to be a term I knew nothing about. I was only concerned with how I was getting to the next destination and how I’d be able to afford to do so. With so many changes happening all around the globe, I think it’s time that more people start a conversation surrounding ways [...]
With heaps of activities and events going on in Melbourne all year round, it’s easy to fall into a routine of staying by the city or at home on your days off. As fun as weekend getaways can be, they usually take a lot of planning and coordination. Then when Sunday night rolls around you [...]
So you’re a student and you say you want to travel. But how badly do you really want to? As a student, the possibility of travel may seem quite far fetched to say the least. I definitely understand the struggle of wanting to explore the world but not exactly having the funds to do so. [...]
You may have heard that New Zealand is notorious for how expensive it can be – especially when it comes to travel. It’s not exactly the most backpacker friendly destination, which can be difficult if you’re on a budget. After spending five weeks backpacking through the country, I’ve broken down the costs and worked out [...]
There’s undoubtedly more than one way to travel. From budget backpackers (like yours truly) to business travel, religious retreats, luxury vacations and more – the spectrum is quite broad. What’s great about that is you can travel in whatever style suits you best. In the travel world, the difference between travellers and tourists is largely [...]
If you’re a fellow Torontonian like yours truly, you’ll already be walking around in shorts and a sweater in the 13 degree weather we’ve been having lately. Summer isn’t here quite yet but it’s slowly approaching - I mean the groundhog definitely got the ‘early spring’ wrong this year ... Regardless, the days are getting [...]
Content creation vs living in the moment It's no secret that social media use is at an all time high these days. Travel has slowly turned into a competition of who can get the most ‘Instagram worthy’ shots. Because of this, I've found it's become harder and harder to go to a new place (touristy [...]