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Take This Breathtaking Train Across Canada For Only $400

Canada is amazing! It quickly became one of my favourite countries in the entire world. While there’s so much to see across every province, Canada is huge, and can get quite expensive for a backpacker! That was until I discovered a way to travel across most of the country for only $400. Last year I …

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Top 10 Affordable Cruises Departing From Canada in 2019

It’s no secret that Canadians LOVE cruising! The peaceful days at sea combined with luxury service and a true getaway from the real world makes for an unforgettable experience. My wife and I can’t get enough of cruising and honestly, we would live on a cruise ship if we could! It’s worry free travel where …

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The One Price Secret Hotels Don’t Want You To Know

A new secret has emerged that could save you hundreds of dollars on your next hotel booking.  We all plan ahead to ensure we have that perfect vacation.  The days of just winging it and finding a hotel when we arrive are gone. Most people book hotel rooms months or even a year in advance …

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Travel Makeup Guide – Essential Beauty Packing For Girls Who Travel

If you have ever wondered what makeup essentials you need to bring with you on a trip, the best cosmetics for travellers and even how to streamline your life and learn how to thrive with less, you are in the right place!  I have spent the last year designing the ultimate Travel Makeup Guide, to …

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The Best Place to Stay In Hoi An Close to Ancient Town

It seems that almost every hotel, homestay and vacation rental in Hoi An, Vietnam brags of being in the “perfect location”. While Hoi An is a relatively small city with a population of 120000, it’s quite spread out. Being within walking distance of Hoi An Ancient Town can look different for every traveler depending on …

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The EASY Guide To Getting a Vietnam Visa Online

Let me start this blog by saying the entire Vietnam Visa process is MUCH easier than I thought it was!I had major anxiety after researching Vietnam Visa’s online. So many guides said there were major hoops to jump through. One article said it was difficult to find a legit agency, while another told me I …

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How To Haggle In Hoi An Vietnam For a Great Deal!

Hoi An, Vietnam is well known for its custom clothing, beautiful lanterns and hand made souvenirs at very affordable prices. Just how affordable? It depends on who you ask. The one thing you’ll notice missing from almost every shop is price tags. The home of the Unesco World Heritage site, Hoi An Ancient Town still …

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11 Ways to Protect Your Money While Traveling

Getting robbed, scammed and compromised while traveling is the biggest buzzkill around.I know. I’ve been there.I have been robbed at gun point in Latin America, had cash stolen from my hotel room, and found my credit cards skimmed and compromised. It left me feeling violated, vulnerable and paranoid. Despite the few negative experiences and security breaches …

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Top 5 Cruise Secrets The Cruise Lines Don’t Want You To Know!

Cruising can  be one of the most expensive or one of the most affordable vacations. It all depends on how much you know! Over our last couple cruises, we have learned some CRUISE SECRETS that are going to blow your mind and save you money! These are secrets that the cruise lines don’t want you …

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How to Extend Your 30 Day Visa in Bali – FAST & EASY Guide

This is the fastest and easiest way to extend your 30 day visa in Bali that doesn’t take multiple trips to immigration. We used this exact method to have our passports back in our hands within 48 hours and have an extra 30 days to enjoy tropical Bali. The process went smooth and was completely …

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Gattan Go Rail Mountain Bike – What You Need To Know Before Riding!

One of the highlights of our trip to Japan was the Rail Mountain Bike Gattan Go in Hida City, Gifu. If you are looking for a fun outdoor activity with gorgeous views of Gifu’s countryside, this is an absolute must! We had so much fun and would definitely do it again given the opportunity. Here …

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