Not your average packing list

Summer like you mean it

Car-free and carefree!

Do it for the planet

The city slicker starter pack

No car? Wanna hike? Vancouver’s the kind of place where that doesn’t matter one bit.

West Coast here we come!

When in Vancouver, soak in the epic cityscape.

What kind of traveller are you?

Discover our favourite bike routes around the world-class quaint town of Fernie.

There might be a shortage of snow in the Rockies this winter, but that doesn't mean there isn't anything fun to do!

No winter blues here.

Your next ski trip doesn't have to break the bank. Head to a ski hill with a hostel instead!

Time to let off a little steam

Ah, the sweet spot between summer and winter... here’s how to make the most of it.

Canada is a big place! Discover our fav places to work, travel and live like a Canadian.

Get in, we're going wildlife spotting!

New friends, tons of activities, budget-friendly options and more. Start your working holiday at a hostel.

While travel has been on hold, these hostels have been busy updating their looks and opening up.

Our top picks for getaways when you really need to disconnect and digitally detox.

Stand where great things have happened, right here in Canada's host cities.

There's a whole lot more to winter fun than skiing and hockey.

Feeling the need for some holiday cheer? Here are our favourite spots to find just that.

The borders are (mostly) open (ish) and international travellers can finally come back to Canada!

Learn more the hostel's vibrant history as an air force base, a hippie haven and, most of all, a home away from home

Now that you've mastered the art of working remote, it's time to take your skills on the road.

Hikes, bike rides, lakes and a ton of adventures are waiting for you outside the village gates up in Whistler

Find flavours from around the world in these international food markets, delis and shops in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax

Up your al fresco dining game this picnic season with these pro tips.

Not feeling dorms? What about a caboose? A cabin? A yurt?

All the best stuff in Vancouver happens outdoors

Two hostel managers share their thoughts on the heart-breaking effects of the pandemic.

Should I stay or should I go? This expat decided to stay in Ecuador but now that she can’t easily come home, nostalgia has set in.

Hit the road and discover a few undeniable truths about this country (and yourself)

International travel is tough to do right now, but who needs it with these homegrown gems

Think summer travels will be boring this year? Nope, nope, nope.

It’s like regular travelling but you can pack way less.

We’ve got special deals all over the place to help you save money.

I don’t need the marriage-house-dog life. Not yet, not when there’s so much world to see.

If you haven’t heard about Vancouver’s mild winters, you probably don’t know anyone who lives there.

Capture Canada in all her wintery, shimmery, ‘grammable glory.

Sorry, Tim Horton’s, we don’t need you where we’re going.

Warm yums for cold tums

We did this very important research so you don’t have to.

‘Cause I’m freeee, free-falling...

Is it too much to ask for summer to last forever?

The nomadic bloggers tell us all about their road trip across the country.

Spring's gonna spring.

Travel off the beaten path.

Welcome to new Amsterdam.

Mulled wine and nutcrackers are just the beginning.

Cycling my way to confidence.

Discover some of the world’s tallest trees on Canada’s west coast.

They sure look cute and cuddly but they definitely have their etiquette rules.

One of Canada’s most expensive cities has a TON of free stuff to do.

Dip into some of BC’s most epic wilderness swimming spots.

There’s nothing quite like crossing Canada in a train.

Think Canada is all flannel and Celine Dion? It’s not! Well, not usually. But sometimes. Maybe.

Ready to embrace fall in all its cozy and colourful glory? Here’s where to do it.

Here are some of the cute little (and not so little) creatures you might spot during your trip across Canada.

You don’t need to be vegetarian or vegan to enjoy an amazing meatless meal. Here are 10 spots that will definitely hit the right spot.

Exceptional cycling routes that will show you way more than any highway ever could.

It's not exactly tropical here, but there's still a ton to see under the sea.

Head west—far west—to visit some of the best BC has to offer and explore Vancouver Island.

Leaving home for a few months is stressful enough. Here are some tips to make your arrival in Canada nice and smooth.

Nothing but the wide-open road and an entire country to explore. Get ready for your next road trip in Canada.

Even if some Europeans insist on saying that there is no good coffee in Canada, there are actually many places to visit to get your fill of caffeine… good and tasty caffeine.

For those who aren’t familiar with the destination, you might not yet know that Squamish is in fact an adventurer’s paradise.

How will you experience Canadian parks without breaking the bank? 5 easy picks to get you started.

It's possible to visit Whistler without breaking your piggy bank.