Travel
Chronic disease doesn’t slow down the doctor
Ever since he was little, Rodrigo Oliveira was sure he wanted to be a doctor, even without understanding why. His uncle Isaiah, also a…
Opinion: First-class or economy?
Have you ever wondered how some of the wealthier people travel and if they follow some of the same security measures as those who…
YOLO, you should travel solo
Sitting in the airport departure gate waiting for your flight to board, butterflies begin to set in. You’re about to embark on your first…
Black Tusk or bust
I’ve been hiking for hours, and yet it’s not exhaustion that takes my breath away. My fingertips turn white under the pressure of my…
A shattered leg, not a shattered spirit: The story of a man’s journey through Cambodia
Emilio Arca, 22, spent the afternoon sipping Angkor beer, embracing the evitable rain showers of the northern Cambodian climate. He remembers that day in…
Hostels vs. hotels: Hostels for the win
Backpacking across various parts of the world has become an increasingly popular activity. It is officially time to forget about staying in over priced…
Opinion: You should travel to the other side of the world. Alone.
Travelling alone is one of the best things you can do for yourself. The skills and knowledge you’ll learn will become valuable throughout your…
Wanderlust
Not all who wander are lost. These six words have rung in my head, like the sound of a gong reverberating across the monastery,…
Finding love while travelling during your gap year
It’s the typical love story many dream of: Travel to a foreign land, meet someone who sweeps you off your feet, and either he…
Isla Holbox, a lesser-known paradise
Isla Holbox, Mexico is located on the Caribbean coast, north of the Yucatan peninsula. The island is 56 square kilometres, with a population of…
Travelling brings out the best in your life
David Hoang, a passionate traveller, believes travelling is one of the best ways to realize how amazing your life is. Hoang recently left his…
Talking to the locals makes all the difference
After Diane Winteringham’s first visit to Thailand, she started learning Thai at night school. She thought it would be nice to understand the culture…
Destination unknown: Backpacking benefits
While it isn’t exactly a new idea, travelling or backpacking abroad for an extended period of time (six months or more) is often an…
Travelling in fashion
Throughout history, clothing has been known, along with food and shelter, to be primary for survival. But the fabrics we put on our backs,…