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The Wilderness Series: Winter at HI Castle Mountain Wilderness Hostel

Your snow-covered adventure hub

January 17, 2024

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HI Halifax Heritage House Reopening

After 4 years closed, HI Halifax reopens with a fresh look.

January 17, 2024

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A backpacker’s guide to travelling when you're broke AF

Broke but woke

January 04, 2024

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A Backpacker’s Guide to FOMO: Holiday Edition

You do yule.

December 15, 2023

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How I find environmental gratitude in every adventure

Pack a little gratitude in your suitcase

December 14, 2023

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Wander with purpose: 7 ways travellers can give back this holiday season

'Tis the season!

December 13, 2023

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These 7 books by female authors will inspire you to break free from expectations and travel fearlessly

Spark your wanderlust

December 06, 2023

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We met in a hostel and committed to travelling the world. Here's what digital nomad life has taught us.

Work. Play. Travel. Repeat.

November 20, 2023

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Lost in Naples: Lessons I've learned from putting my trust in strangers

At 19, Naples gave me a true life lesson.

November 20, 2023

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Indigiqueer and femme: Why identity impacts the way we travel

Why identity impacts the way we travel

November 20, 2023

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9 reasons the Rockies are way better in the winter

Sorry, bears: you snooze you lose.

October 23, 2023

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How to winter like a Canadian

Even we Canucks have our coping mechanisms for surviving the never-ending winter

October 20, 2023

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Committed

Falling in love abroad, mending a broken heart and finding your one true love: you. It's all possible when you take your heart travelling.

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Long road ahead, windows down, music cranked, beautiful scenery and good company. From paths to take to essential pit stops, be road trip ready with our selection of articles.

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Canada on a Budget

Want to learn how to hold on to more of your maple syrup scented Canadian money? Here's all our tips and tricks to protect your wallet whilst enjoying your stay.