Monthly Archives: June 2016

Essential Travel Gadgets (for some people) For some people, there are things they wouldn’t leave home without. For some, their backpack is their home, so having some essentials (as well as some luxury items that make life easier while on … Continue reading →

excerpted from www.ordinarytraveler.com So you have a passion for travel and would like to learn how to start a travel blog? Great! Travel blogging is a fun way to keep logs of your adventures, make friends, and trade tips with … Continue reading →

HOW TO LOST LUGGAGE PROOF YOUR TRIP Losing your luggage is immensely irritating. Even though worse things can happen, it carries a high PIA factor. It is still possible to have a good time. It’s not all doom and gloom. … Continue reading →

A program to remove debris from the coasts of Vancouver Island has been ongoing since 2014. It is coordinated by Living Oceans (www.livingoceans.org) based in Sointula and Vancouver. They coordinate many different volunteer groups who each picked a section of … Continue reading →

TRAVEL GEAR FOR ADVENTUROUS WOMEN 1. A Pull-Over Skirt. Pull it over your bike shorts if you feel like you’re behind is getting a little too much attention in your lycra or over full-length leggings for a cool day in … Continue reading →

TECH GADGETS These work great, are inexpensive, robust, reliable and make travel a better experience in some way. 1. Smartphone. A perfectly usable unlocked smartphone costs less than $250, and a prettY good one for under $400. An unlocked smartphone … Continue reading →

HOW TO PACK LIGHT Packing small is essential. What you bring involves personal decisions and everyone has their own idea of comfort and style. In the end, there is never a definitive packing list. Everyone has different needs that often … Continue reading →

TRAVEL LIST This list is modified according to destination. If only going to tropical destinations, you do not need a down jacket, warm tops, and warm sleeping bag that you need for Nepal or Mongolia. Spring and fall travel in … Continue reading →

WEBSITES THAT CATER TO STUDENTS and Sometimes Teachers. Both require proof of attendance. If you are a full-time student, teacher or under 26 (in some cases 30), you may not realize it but you are already getting a great deal … Continue reading →

ONLINE TRAVEL AGENTS It’s all quite overwhelming as there are so many options. Not all search engines are equal. The traditional big sites either work with or are owned by the airline companies and don’t offer unbiased fares. You need … Continue reading →