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How to plan the best American road trip across the western USA with a 3 week itinerary
USA, Western States
Road Trip
How to plan the best American road trip across the western USA with a 3 week itinerary
USA, Western States
Road Trip

How to plan the best American road trip across the western USA with a detailed, day by day 3 week itinerary with stops in big cities, small towns, National Parks and more!

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USA, Western States
Road Trip
How to make a souvenir pin badge display board using a canvas print
Souvenirs
How to make a souvenir pin badge display board using a canvas print
Souvenirs

How can you display a souvenir travel pin collection ? Check out this creative solution using a canvas print and foam insulation board to display a collection of several hundred souvenir pins safely, easily and affordably.

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Souvenirs
13 travel experiences to have in your 20s
Travel Tips, Solo Travel
13 travel experiences to have in your 20s
Travel Tips, Solo Travel

Whether you are looking to travel alone or with friends, here are 13 fun ideas for places to visit and trips to take in your 20s !

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Travel Tips, Solo Travel
26 tips for saving money when you visit New York City
USA, New York City
Budget Travel, Travel Tips
26 tips for saving money when you visit New York City
USA, New York City
Budget Travel, Travel Tips

It is totally possible to plan a trip to New York City on a student budget without sacrificing safety or fun - check out these 26 tips for saving money on a visit to NYC !

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USA, New York City
Budget Travel, Travel Tips
South East Asia packing tips: 11 things you should bring from home
Asia
Travel Tips
South East Asia packing tips: 11 things you should bring from home
Asia
Travel Tips

Do you know what common items could be expensive or hard to find in Asia? Discover the 11 things you should bring from home when you pack for a trip to South East Asia.

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Asia
Travel Tips
Meet people when you travel alone: 8 unique ideas for solo travellers
Travel Tips, Solo Travel
Meet people when you travel alone: 8 unique ideas for solo travellers
Travel Tips, Solo Travel

Staying in a hostel is not the only way to meet people when you travel - check out these 8 unique tips for staying social as a solo traveller !

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Travel Tips, Solo Travel
Avoid these 12 travel transportation mistakes to save time and money
Travel Tips
Avoid these 12 travel transportation mistakes to save time and money
Travel Tips

Don’t miss your train or flight by making one of these mistakes - Avoid these 12 travel transportation fails so you don’t waste time and save money travelling !

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Travel Tips
What to do in Malacca: 10 best experiences and places to visit
Asia, Malaysia
Asia Destination Guides
What to do in Malacca: 10 best experiences and places to visit
Asia, Malaysia
Asia Destination Guides

What is there to do in the historic city of Malacca ? Check out these 10 interesting experiences to plan your next trip to Malaysia !

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Asia, Malaysia
Asia Destination Guides
How to easily plan a day trip to the city of Melaka from Singapore or Kuala Lumpur
Asia, Malaysia
Asia Destination Guides
How to easily plan a day trip to the city of Melaka from Singapore or Kuala Lumpur
Asia, Malaysia
Asia Destination Guides

Learn how to plan a day trip to Melaka from Singapore or Kuala Lumpur by bus, car or train and check out a sample itinerary !

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Asia, Malaysia
Asia Destination Guides
What to do in Kampot, Cambodia: 8 fun experiences
Cambodia, Asia
Asia Destination Guides
What to do in Kampot, Cambodia: 8 fun experiences
Cambodia, Asia
Asia Destination Guides

Find out how to visit an organic pepper farm along with 7 other fun experiences to add to your Kampot itinerary !

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Cambodia, Asia
Asia Destination Guides
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Hey ! I’m Claire from Canada

After 10 years of part-time travelling, I want to help you get inspired with useful information about destinations all over the world, with a focus on budget travel and once in a lifetime travel experiences !

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Plan a winter road trip through British Columbia
British Columbia, Alberta
Road Trip
Plan a winter road trip through British Columbia
British Columbia, Alberta
Road Trip

Plan a winter road trip through the province of British Columbia with 10 recommended destinations and the best winter activities to try at every stop.

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British Columbia, Alberta
Road Trip
Visit the Inglis Grain Elevators National Historic Site in Manitoba
Manitoba
Historic Site
Visit the Inglis Grain Elevators National Historic Site in Manitoba
Manitoba
Historic Site

Find out how to plan a visit to the Inglis Grain Elevators National Historic Site and learn about other fun places to visit in the Parkland Region of Manitoba.

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Manitoba
Historic Site
Canada
Visiting the best small town in Muskoka: 15 fun things to do in Dorset, Ontario
Destination Guide, Muskoka, Day Trips, Small Town
Ontario
Visiting the best small town in Muskoka: 15 fun things to do in Dorset, Ontario
Destination Guide, Muskoka, Day Trips, Small Town
Ontario

Get inspired to plan a visit to the best small town in Muskoka with this list of 15 fun things to do in Dorset, Ontario on Lake of Bays.

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Destination Guide, Muskoka, Day Trips, Small Town
Ontario
Day trips from Ottawa - 12 fun destinations you should visit
Day Trips
Ontario, Quebec
Day trips from Ottawa - 12 fun destinations you should visit
Day Trips
Ontario, Quebec

Plan a fun and easy day trip from Ottawa with this list of 12 destinations you can visit in less than three hours from the city! Whether you are looking for winter or summer options, villages, towns, parks or historical attractions there are lots of places to visit around Ottawa.

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Day Trips
Ontario, Quebec
Visit Almonte: what to see and do in this historic Ontario town
Day Trips, Destination Guide, Small Town
Ontario
Visit Almonte: what to see and do in this historic Ontario town
Day Trips, Destination Guide, Small Town
Ontario

Plan a day trip to the historic town of Almonte in Ontario with this list of 12 things to do, whether you are looking for food, shopping, cultural or outdoor activities , there are lots of fun options !

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Day Trips, Destination Guide, Small Town
Ontario
 

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Les Suites Hotel Review: a spacious apartment style experience in downtown Ottawa
Canada, Ontario
Les Suites Hotel Review: a spacious apartment style experience in downtown Ottawa
Canada, Ontario

Over a weekend stay in a suite, we enjoyed the well stocked kitchen and seating area in our room along with the large balcony and central location. Find out if I recommend a stay at the Les Suites Hotel in downtown Ottawa.

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Canada, Ontario
Walking in the New York City Village Halloween Parade
USA, USA - New York
Walking in the New York City Village Halloween Parade
USA, USA - New York

Taking part in the New York City Village Halloween Parade was such an amazing experience, find out whether I recommend this costume silent headphone party activity with Quiet Events in NYC.

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USA, USA - New York
Exploring Quebec City on a double decker bus: Old Quebec Tours Review
Canada, Quebec
Exploring Quebec City on a double decker bus: Old Quebec Tours Review
Canada, Quebec

On this 1 hour double decker bus tour, we drove past the Old Town, Plains of Abraham , the fortification walls and many museums, parks and historic sites with live commentary from a guide. Find out if I recommend this red bus tour with Old Quebec Tours in Quebec City.

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Canada, Quebec
Visiting inside the Chateau Frontenac Hotel on a guided tour in Quebec City
Canada, Quebec
Visiting inside the Chateau Frontenac Hotel on a guided tour in Quebec City
Canada, Quebec

On this 1 hour walking tour of the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac Hotel we saw beautiful decor, statues and architectural details and visited the bar, dining room, wine cellar and museum history displays. Find out if I recommend this guided history tour with Cicerone Tours in Quebec City.

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Canada, Quebec
Le Cantlie Suites Montreal hotel review
Canada, Quebec
Le Cantlie Suites Montreal hotel review
Canada, Quebec

Over a one week stay in a Junior Suite, we enjoyed the well stocked kitchen and seating area in our room along with the rooftop pool area and great views of the city. Find out if I recommend a stay at the Hotel Le Cantlie Suites in Montreal.

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Canada, Quebec
Tour Reviews
South Island New Zealand roadtrip with a small group tour: Wild Kiwi review
New Zealand, Australia and New Zealand
South Island New Zealand roadtrip with a small group tour: Wild Kiwi review
New Zealand, Australia and New Zealand

On this 7 day tour from Christchurch, we went hiking and stargazing in Mount Cook National Park, did a boat cruise of Milford Sound and tried some extreme sports in Queenstown ! Find out if I recommend this New Zealand tour with Wild Kiwi.

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New Zealand, Australia and New Zealand
5 days in New Zealand with a tour group:Topdeck review
New Zealand, Australia and New Zealand
5 days in New Zealand with a tour group:Topdeck review
New Zealand, Australia and New Zealand

On this 5 day tour from Auckland, we went white water rafting, visited Hobbiton, went hiking in Tongariro National Park and more ! Find out if I recommend this New Zealand tour with Topdeck.

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New Zealand, Australia and New Zealand
One week roadtrip adventure from Sydney: Topdeck Australia review
Australia and New Zealand, Australia
One week roadtrip adventure from Sydney: Topdeck Australia review
Australia and New Zealand, Australia

On this 5 day tour from Sydney, we went dolphin watching and camel riding in Nelson Bay, enjoyed wine tastings at vineyards in the Hunter Valley and explored the beautiful natural landscape of the Blue Mountains ! Find out if I recommend this Australia tour with Topdeck.

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Australia and New Zealand, Australia
One week in Tasmania with a small group tour: Intrepid Australia review
Australia, Australia and New Zealand
One week in Tasmania with a small group tour: Intrepid Australia review
Australia, Australia and New Zealand

On this 6 day tour from Hobart, we went kayaking through the rainforest, enjoyed waterfall hikes and visited beautiful beaches on a road trip around the island ! Find out if I recommend this Tasmania tour with Intrepid Australia.

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Australia, Australia and New Zealand
Exploring the Great Ocean Road with a small group tour: G Adventures Australia review
Australia, Australia and New Zealand
Exploring the Great Ocean Road with a small group tour: G Adventures Australia review
Australia, Australia and New Zealand

On this 5 day tour from Melbourne, famous 12 Apostles rock formations, met some kangaroos and emus, went hiking and relaxed on the beach! Find out if I recommend this Great Ocean Road tour with G Adventures.

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Australia, Australia and New Zealand