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Skiing in Chamonix, France

If there is one place in the world I'd love to go back in the winter, it would definitely be Chamonix, France. Chamonix is a perfect ski holiday in France for anyone who loves winter sports and well, some adventure. Did you know Chamonix hosted the first ever winter olympics in 1924? Cool, eh! Chamonix is one of those ski resorts that can accommodate different types of travelers. You'll find your regular sk ...

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4 night, 3 day Cruise to the Bahamas and Key West

Where to begin writing about my first experience on a cruise? I guess I can start by admitting that everything I thought I'd enjoy from the cruise, I enjoyed. If there is one thing I enjoy most (after traveling), it's definitely food. And well, you definitely eat well on a cruise, any cruise! On the Majesty of the Sea, they offered two types of dining options: first being the 'A la Carte' menu which offers ...

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Go Global: Work, Study, Volunteer, Travel Expo

This year, Nara and I attended our first Go Global expo in Toronto and Montreal. Go Global is an expo about work, study, volunteer and travel abroad, organized by Verge Magazine. This is the first year I heard about the expo and decided to sign up to see what it's all about. The main part of the event was the expo. There were over 15 booths, from universities, volunteer programs, work abroad programs, gover ...

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How to Travel Light

With ever-increasing baggage fees by airline companies, most travelers are trying to pack lighter Most airline companies now only allow one suitcase and if you're traveling with a low-cost airline, you may get charged you for your first one too. The first step in contributing to a lower weight is selecting the right luggage. I always travel with a backpack for various reasons. First, it weighs less than mos ...

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A Review of Off-Track Planet Magazine

If you’re browsing a newsstand, you will quickly realize that there aren't many options when it comes to backpacking magazines. You'll find your classic travel magazines but none that really offers you the realities or the rawness of backpacking. This is where I introduce Off-Track Planet's new magazine. Off-Track Planet started off as any other travel blog. The only difference is that they now offer reader ...

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Camping at Bon Echo Provincial Park

The best part of September is spending your evening around the fire with a hoodie. It's the perfect time of the year to go camping and that's exactly what I did with friends. Nara and I finally had the opportunity to hang out, after 6 months! Who says camping can't be fun?! Bon Echo is a provincial park located by highway 41. We reserved two lots at the Sawmil  campsite, to the left of the park entrance. We ...

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Spending a day at the spa

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="461" caption="Source: Spa Balnea"][/caption] What's better than spending a day relaxing? That would be spending your day relaxing at the spa. Although I'm not a huge spa fan (my average is once every two years), I do enjoy the experience when I'm there. This year, I decided to try out a spa everyone seems to be talking about in Montreal: Spa Balnea. Spa Balnea is lo ...

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Fun Facts on Exercising

Source: www.sru.eduI, admittedly take it for granted that my health is great and that's the main reason I can travel the world carefree. You can always find money, but your health must come along with it to enjoy countries around the world. To increase my chances of staying healthy as I travel from country to country, I invest quite some time in exercising. That's why I'm dedicating this post to interesting ...

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Spending Happy Hour on a Boat

It's Thursday and most of us are getting excited for the weekend. So why not go out with friends and enjoy a few drinks before the weekend chores start? If you're looking for the perfect Happy Hour place in Montreal on a sunny day, consider the Belvu in the Old Port for an urban outing on the river. You'll quickly notice how Belvu is not your typical happy hour place in the city. This one floats on water! G ...

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Finding Time for a Travel Blog

I'm often asked how I juggle a full-time job, a travel blog, time to workout and time to see my family, boyfriend and friends. And honestly, I'm exhausted by reading that sentence! Ask me what shows do I watch or how many book I've read this year? The answer is not many. There is unfortunately not enough time to do everything. That's why it all comes down to prioritizing. Figuring out what YOU want to do wi ...

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