It's all about the CO

HI is a community of enlightened travellers. Curious, connected and conscious, we're all about sharing our adventures with each other. Here is a collection of stories, for all of the wanderers out there seeking to escape reality or plan their next trip.

Back

Filter

Reset to All

338 articles article

8 of Canada’s most delicious cheese destinations

Skip restaurants, head to these cheese shops instead. If you’re travelling on a budget, it doesn’t get any feta than this!

September 09, 2022

...

8 ways to get the very best of shoulder season travel

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

September 07, 2022

...

How a solo trip to Vancouver sparked confidence to explore on my own

Travelling alone in Canada prompts the kind of self discovery and independence that lends nicely to future adventures.

August 24, 2022

...

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

...

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

...

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

...

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

...

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

...

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

...

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

...

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

...

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

...

... 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ...

Explore Our Latest Issues

Get inspired and start planning your next adventure

EXPLORE RESPONSIBLY

Issue 7 - 13 articles

Travel Conscious

A traveller’s guide to exploring responsibly.

LET'S BIKE!

Issue 6 - 7 articles

Canada by Bike

Discover our favourite routes for all levels of bikers in Canada.

TRAVEL INSPO

Issue 5 - 19 articles

Long Reads

Our favourite personal essays and travel stories that reflect on why we travel and how it changes us.

SAVE & SPEND

Issue 4 - 8 articles

Work It

Work to save, save to travel, travel to work. #protips to keep you on the road and out of the daily grind.

Love on the road

Issue 3 - 8 articles

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.

Hit the road

Issue 2 - 8 articles

Roadtrippin'

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.

Cheap tips

Issue 1 - 17 articles

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.