Posted in Europe, North America, Videos on February 27, 2012
People are always confusing my Scottish accent as American. I have a go here at showing the different between the two, using some stereotypical American sayings. Check it out! Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postRecommend on Facebookshare via RedditShare with StumblersTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this post
Posted in North America on February 25, 2012
When you think of Hawaii you think of surfing, big waves, and hot surfer dudes… At least that’s what I think of when I think of Hawaii! With tourism being the largest industry in Hawaii, currently making up 24.3% of the Gross State Product, it’s apparent that many people come here every year for just that [...]
Posted in North America on February 5, 2012
This post was brought to you (and written by) Expedia.ca. 1. Try the Radha Yoga and Eatery in the middle of Chinatown. There you can dine on health raw and vegan food. There’s nothing like a stretch before your meal in the adjoining yoga studio. 2. The Jericho Sailing Centre, situated next to Kitsilano, is on one [...]
Posted in North America on December 22, 2011
Today’s post was brought to you (and written) by the folks at Kuhio-Shores-Condos.com. 1. Decide on a Budget There a many activities to do for free in Hawaii like hiking, swimming, snorkeling, sightseeing, or simply hanging out at the beach. All the beaches in Hawaii are public, which means you could spend your whole vacation exploring an [...]
Posted in North America on August 31, 2011
I recently wrote a post on Orlando, Florida. Not a typical backpackers destination I know, and not somewhere I would personally go these days, but seeing as we are on the topic I thought I’d talk about my favourite place in Orlando, and that is Universal Studios! Forget Disney World, Universal is the best big [...]
Posted in North America on August 30, 2011
Attracting around 47 million tourists per year, Orlando, Florida, is an extremely popular destination with more theme parks and entertainment attractions than any anywhere else in the world. Theme Parks Critical to Orlando’s economy was the announcement in 1965 that Walt Disney was to build Walt Disney World in the city. As a result, tourism became the [...]
Posted in Europe, North America on August 26, 2011
When you think of the top backpacking destinations in the world, the places most signified with a backpacking adventure, I’m sure Disneyland is probably not among them! Typically, Disneyland is not associated with this style of travel. It’s aimed at kids, families, and people with a bit more of a budget than your average “living [...]
Posted in North America on May 23, 2011
Today’s post was written by Femke Gow. If you’re looking for diversity, BC Canada is without a doubt the place to be. I have come to believe that there is not a single activity that can’t be done somewhere in the British Columbia; from surfing to backcountry skiing, to afternoon tea in a floral display [...]
Posted in North America on May 2, 2011
Today’s post was written by Femke Gow. Hawaii – first things that come to mind for me are honeymoons and weddings in fancy resorts being held under a cobalt sky. Despite the romantic scenery however, there is so much more to my destination, Hawaii, than legend would have me believe. Before I even considered going [...]
Posted in North America on April 19, 2011
Today’s post was written by Rob Melau. Bio: Rob decided to study Tourism Management to combine his professional career with his passion for travel. He has lived in England, France, and is already on the lookout for his next adventure somewhere in Asia or South America. – – – – – – – – – [...]
