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How to Prepare for (and Survive) a Cross-Canada Trip

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 | By nomads-survival-kit | Views [4392]

It started out as an idea, and grew to obsession. Early last year, a friend and I were trying to figure out a way to make it to TBEX 2011 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Flying across the country is hardly an option at times, with flights costing ... Read more >

Tags: canada, train, travel

Caribou Guts and a Whale for Dinner

Thu, 11 Feb 2016 | By jette_for_wildernessinternational | Views [1143]

Upon my arrival in Inuvik I walked straight into my first culture shock - we had caribou for dinner! But not with spices and veggies in a hamburger or a stew, no. First, Gwich'in hunter William proudly presented me his fresh trophies raw, bloody and ... Read more >

Snowboarding, hot yoga and a whole lotta food!

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 | By joannawong | Views [907]

It's my last day in Calgary. I have to admit I have not done a lot of walking in the city. In fact, yesterday was the first time I walked around Lindsay's neighbourhood, Bridgelands. It's been a very chilled out visit to say the least. I've ... Read more >

Tags: canada, cities, food, friendly strangers, friends, nature, old memories, snow, snowboarding, yoga

Counting down...

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 | By pdrozinsky | Views [772] | Comments [12]

Four days and counting until we depart from this cold snowy country. My suitcase is full and I haven't even packed my clothes yet. Don, however, has his shorts, sunglasses and sandals and is ready to go. We've set up this blog to keep you informed as ... Read more >

21 and plus mosquito bites later...

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 | By o0eva0o | Views [751]

Okay so as the title said over 21 mosquito bites, a couple of spider bites and some red marks on my arm. Oh and did i mention the heat rash? That's actually going away now (been a week at least). Hello all, hope all is well in Toronto? I hear that it's ... Read more >

Sutton, My Home Away From The Road

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 | By worldwidewaldo | Views [527]

I lived here in Sutton at Gîte Vers Le Mont from my return in December from Eastern Europe and Morocco until today. Thank you Lynda. Tomorrow I hit the road for India. I will miss Sutton, and all the friends I have made there. Namaste! Waldo ... Read more >

Day 8 RAIN!! PEI to Halifax

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 | By cheken | Views [452]

The Grand Canadian/ American Adventure Day Eight PEI to Halifax Rain!!! The first day of our trip that it has actually been raining, fortunately it didn’t really put a damper on things (pardon the pun) as the ... Read more >

Accepting fear; how to not throw up in a plane.

Tue, 29 Apr 2014 | By | Views [355] | Scholarship Entry

Lethbridge is a city that was founded by coal mining- and when I told folks that I was planning on going down on a work trip they told it me it would take my breath away- literally. When I arrived in Lethbridge it did, but not for the ferocious wind that ... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip

Hotel De Glace

Wed, 27 May 2015 | By | Views [194] | Scholarship Entry

Walking out the front door of my lodge, I am instantly breathless in the cold, crisp air. My goose bumps erupt across my body, igniting my senses. My teeth shattered. My body shivered. I glanced at the outside thermometer for explanation. It read -11 ... Read more >

Tags: 2015 Writing Scholarship