Monarch Butterfly Reserve, Santuario Sierra Chincua, Mexico

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Monarch Butterfly Reserve, Santuario Sierra Chincua, Mexico

If you’re in Mexico between November and March I’d recommend heading out to one of the butterfly sanctuaries in the state of Michoacán, Mexico. The I visited Santuario Sierra Chincua yesterday and it’s a sight I’ll never forget!

Pre Trip Planning Tips for Backpacking Around The World

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Pre Trip Planning Tips for  Backpacking Around The World

Planning for long term travel can be the most overwhelming part of the entire trip but here’s a few things that you may want to do before you leave so that once you arrive in your destination you can sit back and relax or go full speed into your next adventure without worries.

Hostelito Inn, Possibly the Friendliest Hostel in Guadalajara

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Hostelito Inn, Possibly the Friendliest Hostel in Guadalajara

I was very lucky to land in one of the most welcoming hostel I’ve ever stayed at, the Hostelito Inn. When I fist saw it online I booked a room for 3 days, I’ve now stayed almost 2 weeks. Why? Read to find out.

Photos from Tonalá, Mexico

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Photos from Tonalá, Mexico

This Sunday I visited Tonalá which is a massive outdoor market is open Thursdays and Sundays and showcases the many arts and crafts from the area. It’s about 20 minutes from the center of Guadalajara by bus and is definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area. Here’s some photo’s I took that day.

Finding My Nomad Feet

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Finding My Nomad Feet

I arrived safe and very happy in Guadalajara, Jalisco, México this week! The first few days in Guadalajara I spent recuperating from the final push of getting rid of the stuff from my old life in Toronto. I basically hung around the hostel (which I lucked out on and found an amazing place!) and spent [...]

Why I’m Leaving Everything Behind To Travel

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Why I’m Leaving Everything Behind To Travel

Last summer I suddenly had to move apartments and in my desire to stay in the same neighbourhood I had to take a smaller place. I’d pretty much become a shut in, and I’d thought I was mostly OK with that. I didn’t want to leave the safety of my nest! The new place felt [...]

CN Tower, Toronto, Canada – Photo Gallery

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CN Tower, Toronto, Canada – Photo Gallery

I’d lived in Toronto for years and just before I left realised I’d never done the tourist thing. Here’s some of the photos from the day my friend Mike and I visited the CN Tower. (He has vertigo and still went up the Tower with me, now that’s a true friend!)

3 Weeks and Panic is Setting In!

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3 Weeks and Panic is Setting In!

For the last few weeks the entire thought of this world trip that I’m about to embark on has seemed like a surreal dream or a movie that I was only paying partial attention to. This couldn’t be real and definitely was not happening to me. I kept thinking “sure I’d love to travel the [...]

10 Things I Love About Toronto, Canada

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10 Things I Love About Toronto, Canada

Everyone’s home town is special to them for different reasons. Toronto will always hold a special place in my heart as one of my favourite cities for these 10 reasons.