Backpacking 101
First time backpacking? Want to know about traveling solo, or taking a trip as a young female in a man’s world? No worries, we’ve got you covered! Read on for some inspiration, guidance and an introduction to the world of backpacking.
An Aussie’s Guide to Backpacking in Canada
Canada is a mystifying country full of great beauty and diversity, with natural scenery to blow your mind and cosmopolitan cities perfect for any fashion, music...
Canada is a mystifying country full of great beauty and diversity, with natural scenery to blow your mind and cosmopolitan cities perfect for any fashion, music...
Do I need travel insurance for Backpacking Canada?
Europe is not a third-world country, so who needs travel insurance. Not me.
Europe is not a third-world country, so who needs travel insurance. Not me.
Don't Be Afraid to Go It Alone! (Tips for Solo Travelers)
These days, it seems like everyone's going backpacking with a group of friends.
These days, it seems like everyone's going backpacking with a group of friends.
How To Travel with Others and Come Back Friends
Travelling with friends should be one of the best experiences of your life. You'll discover new places, have all sorts of strange adventures and get to know a whole new side of each other.
Travelling with friends should be one of the best experiences of your life. You'll discover new places, have all sorts of strange adventures and get to know a whole new side of each other.
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Get an instant quote on travel insurance from our buddies at World Nomads
Backpacking Canada: Money Saving Tips
Traveling can be one of the most exciting things you do in life, but it can also be one of the most expensive. If you’re going to travel, you’re going...
Traveling can be one of the most exciting things you do in life, but it can also be one of the most expensive. If you’re going to travel, you’re going...
Canadian Hop On/Hop Off Tours: The Pros and Cons
Hop On/Hop Off tours are a very unique type of tour. Also known as jump-on/jump-off tours, it’s a great way to travel cheaply and at your own pace.
Hop On/Hop Off tours are a very unique type of tour. Also known as jump-on/jump-off tours, it’s a great way to travel cheaply and at your own pace.
Backpacking Canada: Types of Tours Available
There are many different types of tours available to backpackers, and all of these tours offer something different. Picking the right tour can make or break your trip, so it is important to know what you’re getting in to!
There are many different types of tours available to backpackers, and all of these tours offer something different. Picking the right tour can make or break your trip, so it is important to know what you’re getting in to!
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SameSun Banff Backpacker Lodge
Hostels in Banff don't stand up against this legendary Banff hostel. The SameSun Banff hostel is all a traveler to Banff needs.
Hostels in Banff don't stand up against this legendary Banff hostel. The SameSun Banff hostel is all a traveler to Banff needs.
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Nestled in the heart of Banff National Park, and surrounded by majestic mountains, alpine meadows and...
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The Full Mounty: Vancouver to Montreal
This is the epic cross-continental journey from the east coast of Canada to the west, taking you from the Franco-Canadian cities and maritime...
This is the epic cross-continental journey from the east coast of Canada to the west, taking you from the Franco-Canadian cities and maritime...
An Aussie’s Guide to Working in Canada
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what it is that draws so many young Australian travellers to Canada every year. Canada is undeniably a country of great beauty, cultural diversity and endless adventure;
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what it is that draws so many young Australian travellers to Canada every year. Canada is undeniably a country of great beauty, cultural diversity and endless adventure;
Canadian East Extravaganza
Starting in the most exciting city in Canada, this itinerary loops you from dazzling Toronto to rich and vibrant Montreal and back through some of the natural scenic wonders of the country.
Starting in the most exciting city in Canada, this itinerary loops you from dazzling Toronto to rich and vibrant Montreal and back through some of the natural scenic wonders of the country.
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Mountain Biking at Silver Star with SameSun
3 economical nights hostel accommodation, 2 days lift tickets plus loads more! Imagine not having to pedal the bike your riding.
3 economical nights hostel accommodation, 2 days lift tickets plus loads more! Imagine not having to pedal the bike your riding.
Ski and Stay Hostel Accommodation Package from SameSun Hostels
For all you skiers/boarders...here is the first economical ski package of the season!
For all you skiers/boarders...here is the first economical ski package of the season!
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