Opinion: Three things I wish I knew while in Vegas
I and Alyssa, my twin sister, went to Las Vegas over Labour Day weekend, and there are a few things we wished we had…
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From surgeon to scar-coverer: How backpacking Vietnam changed one woman’s life
He’s got her hair clenched in his fist, ignoring her small cries. He drags the woman at his feet by her hair along the…
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…
The new attraction for Chinese tourists: Vancouver
With the introduction of a new Canadian visitor visa policy from Citizenship and Immigration of Canada in February 2014, means those who apply for…
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…
Food shows difference between North America and southeast Asia
Travelling the world is an experience that everyone should take advantage of. It gives people a chance to broaden their minds and open up…
Culture shock: One man’s surprising encounter in Bosnia
I met Connor Trembley, a 20-year-old Vancouverite at a local meet up for travel enthusiasts. Of a British origin, Trembley talked about his love…
Skating toward her Disney dream
Figure skater Julia Scott is training for the opportunity of a lifetime: to perform with Disney On Ice.
Reeinventing Skopje
All major cities have a clear-cut identity. They’re historic, hip, Mediterranean, green, industrial, modern, rich or poor. Skopje is the exception to that rule: Socialist concrete,…
Travel blogging instead of the 9-5 grind
Photo credit: Nomadic Samuel In the past five years, there has been an emerging trend with the rise of the professional blogger. There are…
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