There is this stereotype that young people travel to find themselves but I think most of us do it to run away from a certain reality. Imagining a 9 to 5 routine after graduation felt like an early funeral. Alright, that’s a little fluffed but I don’t know why an appetite for cultural change is…
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“Cuba Body” & Tips For Cheap Travel Fashion Essentials
Do you feel like you dress better when you travel or is that just me? For shorter trips, I plan my outfits to the T so I don’t over pack. For Cuba, I refused to pack pants because I hate them so much. Pants, especially in hotter climates, are torturous. As you guys know, I…
“I am not your exotic country, knowing me does not make you a traveler”
Thank you, Pavana for putting into words something I’ve felt in my heart for a long time. Traveling has its fair share of social gatherings and everyone brings their A game to later slide into your DMs (and eventually other places). As I started attending more of these things, I noticed a weird pattern taking…
Ice Fishing in Georgina: Learning the Importance of Adventure Over Location
When I first got into traveling, I thought it meant hopping on a plane and going as far as you could to another metropolitan. Only recently have I learned the beauty of my own backyard. I count my lucky stars every day because I’m so blessed to be in such a beautiful country like Canada….
The Prettiest Airbnb I’ve Ever Stayed In
For a someone used to hip hostels and hearty homestays, this Airbnb made me the happiest camper. Our one night stop in Saint Catharines was supposed to be a small part of the travel schedule, yet it became the highlight. This little second floor art sanctuary was a quick walk away from the bus stop…
4 Useful Things I Learned While Road Tripping Across India
Originally posted on RUSL Travelling teaches you new things no matter how often you leave home behind. But road trips are a whole other ball game. Here are some things I learned while doing a road trip through India. You will have poo issues It happens to even the strongest of digestive systems. Because your sleep…
The Best (Job) I’ve Ever Had
Now that you’ve acknowledged my Drake pun, let’s move on. With McDonald’s as my first job, I looked at the customer service industry with pity and a promise to never go back. But this summer changed everything. I cannot be more grateful for the experiences I’ve had and the people I’ve met through my summer…
Zahra Takes Quebec: Bon Voyage Summer 2016
After doing full day road trips in Hamilton and Tobermory, I wanted to end summer 2016 with a bang – skip mother nature and go deep into some good old fashioned urban exploring. Montreal seemed like the perfect opportunity because it was close enough to get to yet far enough to make one…
No “Could’ve Eaten That” Regret Here
Food is pretty much reason #1 I travel. These are some of the spots we hit up to try some traditional French cuisine. Key word: tried. Montreal Poutine // 181 Rue Saint-Paul E // Montreal What I ate: The Classic Cheese and Gravy Poutine on a rainy patio What I thought: If Trump and Putin…
Dating Your City: A New Version of Urban Medicine
In the phases I’m not traveling, I feel as if each new day competes with the last to further grow an uneasy feeling of routine on my skin. For a Sagittarius, the idea of a routine is synonymous with Toronto’s version of the Scarborough RT: gross. Judging by the amount of content produced and relationships…
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