Voluntourism claims to be the best way to travel and help out those in need at the same time, but rarely do they do all they claim.
Category: Opinion
Unique Travel Experiences|Part Two
This is part two of my series on Unique Travel Experiences. Some of these are beautiful, others strange, and some might find some of them kinda gross, including this first one. Sour toe cocktail I’m sure a few of you remember last year when a small town in the Yukon, a Territory in Northern Canada,…
Haunted destinations I’ve Visited
Some people believe in supernatural occurrences, and some don’t. However, what many agree on is that terrible, often traumatic events can leave remnants of the past behind like a scar most can’t see, we can still feel that something is not quite right at these sights. If you’re uncomfortable hearing about this terrible side of…
Tools for Travel – Web Edition
The internet is a treasure trove of information and resources, many of which you may not know about. While this list may not be every single resource, it includes some of the resources I use both personally and from while I was a travel agent. All the sites will be linked down below, none of…
What I No Longer Pack
Bottles of liquid soaps (shampoos, Conditioner, Body wash): Lush has great (and slightly pricey) options for shampoo, Conditioner and body wash bars now, on top of the fact that many places (a few hostels included) give shampoo/conditioner/body wash to the people staying with them. When travelling off the beaten path I make a point of…
Packing with a Suitcase
I almost never travel with a suitcase. I find they’re more difficult to travel with and much prefer backpacks. However, I have used them, and when I have, this is how I do it. The Bag Before you get started with packing, be sure that the bag you plan to use fits your needs and…
Unique Travel Experiences
There are some things in life that are extraordinary, some maybe once in a lifetime and some you may just straight up decline. Here are 5 of the most unique travel experiences in the world. Before we get started, I’m planning to make multiple videos like this, so if you have any suggestions please be…
Travel Souvenirs
Bringing home a souvenir is a big part of many people’s trips, but not everyone knows what they should bring back. Here are a few suggestions and reasons you should (or shouldn’t!) bring them home. Magnets For many people bringing home magnets is essential to any trip. They’re usually small, light weight and easy to…
Pro and Cons of Public Transit
Places around the world have various forms of public transit. Some are better than others, some are basically non-existent, while others are vast but underutilized, so how can you decide if you should take transit on a trip? I’m from Montreal, where transit is at times, the ONLY way to get around. We have so…
Why I Don’t Travel With My Pets
This post is about travelling with pets, specifically. Service animals for those with disabilities and those who claim pets are emotional service animals are not what I’m talking about here, that will be in a later video because it’s such a massive topic by itself. So, this is why I personally don’t travel with my…