These are quotes from travellers, authors, writers, thinkers, explorers and more, whose words have inspired me to remember the reason I love to travel — it pulls me out of my head, my day-to-day life, and inspires me to explore new spaces and places.
Read More12 Top Tips For Solo Travelers
I'll be the first to admit that traveling alone for the first time can be scary (in fact, I wrote a blog about it). What happens if you get lost? What if you look like a fool? What if you can't communicate with anyone? Will people think you're a loser if you eat alone? And what do you do if you get lonely?
Read MoreDestination Budapest: What You Need To See and Do While Exploring Hungary's Capital City
Budapest, the capital city of Hungary, is a fascinating city. It's perched right on the border between Western and Eastern Europe and with that comes a complicated history.
Until the late 1980s Hungry was communist, not moving to a democratic government until 1989. There is also a heavy influence from ancient Roman and Turkish occupation that has led to an interesting mix of architecture, culture, and historic spots to visit.
Read MoreYour Guide To Trekking The Epic West Coast Trail On Vancouver Island
The West Coast Trail will forever hold a special place in my heart.
I embarked on this epic 75 km trek with a group of fellow trekkers that included my dad, my best friend and her dad, and three of our dads' friends. We had no idea, standing at the trail head in Port Renfrew on our first day, the adventures that would befall us, the amount of mud that would be caked on our clothing, how much our hip bones would hurt every morning, and how absolutely unforgettable every moment would be.
Read MoreYour Guide To Staying Healthy While Traveling
Staying healthy while traveling can be a challenge.
You are out of your comfort zone, away from your daily routine, and often nowhere near soap and water right when you need it.
Plus, you are in contact with A LOT of new people.
Read MoreGUEST POST: The 10 Best Cities To Visit In China
China is a huge and diverse country, which can be overwhelming to travel through — especially if you have a limited timeframe or budget. There are cities full of skyscrapers and those will transport you back in time, but they all hold a uniqueness that will make you want to linger a little longer.
To help you plan your trip, I've narrowed down the huge list of cities in China to the ones that you absolutely must see as a first time (or repeat) visitor.
Read More15 Photos That Will Make You Want To Visit Lisbon
Portugal's capital city, Lisbon is enchanting with its maze of steep cobblestone streets, stunning tiled buildings, sun-drenched squares, outdoor cafes, and beautiful historic sites.
If you still need to be convinced that you should add this destination to your travel bucket list, what makes this city even more appealing is that fact that it is one of the most affordable places to visit in Europe (you can get a coffee and a croissant for 1 Euro!).
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