Choosing a vehicle for road tripping is not the same experience for everyone. What kind of vehicle to buy depends on your expectations, on your way of travel, on your comfort level and on your bank account. With the huge selection of vehicles available the options are endless. I’m looking for a vehicle for long-term travel to replace my old […]
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Do you rather live in a small country town and put up with small crap than committing to city life? I have experienced both, the anonymous lifestyle of big cities as well as the tightly knitted communities of small towns and rural communities in Canada. No matter what country you’re in, living in a small town and in a rural […]
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Many of us have sold rural properties, some of us more than once; others may still try to sell. How long did it take you to sign the deal? Has it been years and you’re still waiting for the right buyer? Selling property out in the country is different from selling a house or condo in a city. Depending on […]
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Many Canadian cities have a similar look when you first arrive, with the main road lined with motels, fast food joints and large Department Stores. Don’t let this put you off. The centre of Vernon may look bland, but you will discover special places which you will remember for a long time to come. The Vernon itinerary is packed with […]
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For most of us, our Smartphone has become our constant companion and we can’t imagine life without it anymore. With a huge selection of travel apps available for everything we can think of it is challenging to pick the most useful apps for our trip. For this list, I picked 13 travel apps especially useful when touring Canada. In addition, check […]
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This time, getting ready for the big change and life on the road is much tougher for me than ever before. I have to admit, it’s partly due to my age. As you grow older things seem to get more complicated. Not only do I worry about the road ahead of me, I also struggle with the getting ready process. […]
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Canada is the land of driving and big cars, but Canada’s car rental prices will shock you. When you fly into Canada you don’t have many choices. A car is often the only way to reach the spectacular destinations for which Canada is famous for. Other transportation will get you around the cities and from one town to another, but […]
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Cabin fever is a common shared experience across northern latitudes. We mostly use the term Cabin Fever for being bored and confined and feeling trapped. For Northerners, this means counting the restless days until the ice breakup and the chance to get underway. I never knew until this winter what cabin fever truly means. Every winter since my arrival in […]
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I’m the worst shopper there is, I simply don’t like strolling around big malls looking for bargains. If I do go shopping in Canada, I have a good idea of what I need and know where to go before I head out. When you travel to a new country and everything is different from home, shopping can be an excellent […]
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A Guide To Working In Canada Canada is a gap year hot spot with wild landscapes, fascinating wildlife, and its multicultural scene, making it a great country to explore. On top of that, Canada ranked as the second-best country in the world for 2018, just after Switzerland, a study published by the U.S. News. That makes it even easier to […]
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Never hike alone in the backcountry, find someone to hike with. This is what you read in any publication that offers hiking advice. You might run into a grizzly, be attacked by a cougar, slip on the trail and get injured, or you get terribly lost. Many reviews about hiking make this a fair statement; never hike alone. The dangers […]
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Canada has only a limited offer in ways of budget travel for backpackers. Therefore I’m excited to interview Jared about his new travel company Out Here Travel. After many years in a conventional job, Jared decided to share his outdoor experience and the amazing country Canada with travellers and adventurers from around the world and start a Travel Company. Yrene: Could […]
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When you learn English in a language school you are taught how to speak and write ‘proper’ English. Slang terms are not part of a conventional English course. The big surprise hits you when you visit an English speaking country and hear strange expressions and slang you’ve never heard before. Because of the large size of the country, it’s no surprise that […]
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We all know that mobile phones (called cell phones in Canada, or cell) are the best way to keep in touch when you’re on the road. What you might not know as a tourist is, that cell phone rates in Canada are shockingly expensive and rank as some of the highest in the world. Therefore, I suggest you decide on […]
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Travelling is often a family event and what goes with it is capturing picture memories on camera. It feels good to post our family pictures on social media and let everybody know how we spend our dream vacation. We know that baby pictures always get many Likes followed by lots of loving comments filled with compliments about our beautiful children. […]
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