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Back to the Rockies: What's changed and what's stayed the same

With travel restrictions gone, here's what the Rockies looked like this summer.
August 19, 2022
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What if we all became global citizens?

There's nothing quite like the art of travelling that reminds us of how closely we're all connected.
August 17, 2022
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How to travel more and fly less

In times when airports have been chaotic, it might be time to swap boarding passes for bikes and TSA lines for train rides.
August 09, 2022
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A hosteller's guide to travelling green

Taking small actions like the ones suggested here can lead to positive change—for us, the earth and generations of travellers to come!

July 26, 2022
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Our best Canadian hostels for summer stargazing

If you’re travelling in western Canada, here’s where to stay to catch the best of the shooting stars.
July 26, 2022
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Beyond poutine: 8 foods you have to try on your next trip to Québec

Don’t let the poutine hog all the limelight!
July 21, 2022
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The importance of female travel friends

In 2018, I backpacked Colombia’s Caribbean coastline alone. What I discovered was the unconditional support offered by the sisterhood of solo female travellers.

July 12, 2022
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Summer along the St. Lawrence: A hotspot for French-Canadian culture and outdoor adventure

Whether viewing rushing waterfalls from lofty heights, whale watching in Quebec’s only fjord, or wandering through the quaint street of La Malbaie, a trip to the St. Lawrence River region is one for the bucket list.
July 06, 2022
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HI Canada memberships have gone digital!

Ditch the plastic and keep travelling and saving with a membership card that lives on your phone
June 29, 2022
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11 summer activities that are quintessentially Canadian

Kick back on a patio with your SPF 50, crack a craft brew and read on.
June 22, 2022
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An Aussie's guide to driving in Canada

Just because you've driven in the land down under doesn't mean you're prepared for the great white north!
June 17, 2022
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I turned 30 in the Amazon and put society's expectations on hold

There are scarier things than turning 30, like the Amazon jungle for example.
June 13, 2022
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