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The Wilderness Series: Stories from HI Athabasca Falls Wilderness Hostel

HI Athabasca Falls is a wilderness lover’s dream

March 14, 2023

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6 secrets to mindful travel: Lessons learned from an Indigenous community

Be open to the world.

March 06, 2023

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How to spend winter in the Rockies... without skis

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

February 21, 2023

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The art of loosely planned travel: A Baja California Sur adventure

When it comes to travel, are calculated plans better than just winging it?

February 21, 2023

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7 days in the rain-soaked wilderness: A Canadian canoe adventure

When in the Canadian wilderness, you can prepare for anything and still be unprepared for what actually happens.

February 17, 2023

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The 12 most important questions to ask your travel buddy before you travel

To party or not to party? That is the question.

February 10, 2023

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12 habits to master before your next trip

Practice these small daily actions to make your next trip even more vibrant than you imagined.

February 07, 2023

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The best of Whistler ski culture captured in 6 striking images

Photographer Guy Fattal on what it’s like to work as a ski photographer in one of Canada’s most prized locations.

January 24, 2023

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Instagram vs Reality: A tale of travels gone awry on a trip to Peru

The non-Instagrammable side of travel exists. No, you’re not "doing it wrong".

January 16, 2023

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The Canadian working holiday IRL: Six travellers share their stories

If you need a sign to take the leap, this might be it

January 11, 2023

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23 bucket-list worthy travel experiences for 2023

Wild adventures = amazing memories. 23 ways to spice up your 2023 travel itinerary.

January 11, 2023

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Our favourite Canadian destinations for a relaxing winter getaway

No winter blues here.

December 20, 2022

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A traveller’s guide to exploring responsibly.

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Issue 6 - 7 articles

Canada by Bike

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

TRAVEL INSPO

Issue 5 - 24 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 - 9 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 - 9 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

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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.