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An interview with Muskoka Foundation

Today we are bringing to your attention Muskoka Foundation, a relatively new friend of OTB! Learn about this amazing foundation and get involved! What is Muskoka Foundation and how did the idea of starting a not-for-profit organization begin? We (Jay, Alice, and our kids) were living in Singapore, and we were surrounded by many developing countries whose citizens could use our professional skills to improve ...

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Cultural Guide App for iPhone and Android

One cool thing about having your own blog is getting to test new products and being involved in the improvement process. With my 9-5 corporate job being in IT (yes, I'm one of those who work in a cubicle), reviewing the Cultural App Guide was a fun assignment. The travel app was developed by Dean Foster, the president of Dean Foster Associates (DFA) in New York. Dean Foster conducts cross-cultural training ...

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Share your Geek Travel Tip and Win!

Let's end the week with a fun contest! Hostelbookers is hosting a contest where travelers share a piece of advice related to travel in order to enter.  Enter and attempt to win your personalized action figure from firebox.com as well as a personalized geek travel map. Contest ends on June 6, 2012. You can visit the hostelbooker blog for more information. ...

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An Infographic on Commuting

Here is a really cool infographic on commuting I thought you would enjoy. It's crazy how commuting impacts our life, especially if you live in a major city around the world. I've been taking public transportation since I work downtown and just the thought of driving in traffic discourages me from taking my car. Created by: CollegeAtHome.com ...

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Student Protests in Montreal

I know this post isn't necessarily travel related but it will provide some insight on what's currently happening in Montreal. In case our local Montreal news didn't make it to your country (which I really hope it didn't), our students have been protesting against tuition hikes for over 12 weeks now. The liberal government announced earlier this year that tuition would be increasing by $325 per year for the ...

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South Africa. History.101

The most interesting part of visiting South Africa is definitely learning more about the country’s history. Johannesburg is not the most attractive city but let me tell you that it’s comparable to visiting a museum. It's safe to say that most of us are aware of the apartheid, at a minimum. We know that there was segregation between the white and the black population. And until Nelson Mandela came to power i ...

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An Interview with Women on the Road Blog

What better way to start the weekend by getting to know another cool travel blog? We became friends with Women on the Road blog on Facebook and after some email exchange with Layla, the founder, we thought you'd like to meet another one of us! How did the idea of starting your own travel blog come up? I started it back in 2006 after extensive travel - I was going to write a book but life got in the way and ...

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Outdoor and Travel Festival in Montreal

I just wanted to share with all you outdoor and travel geeks from Montreal that there is a festival that may interest coming to Parc Jean-Drapeau in May! Yes, you may be thinking "and yet another festival" but hey, it's related to travel! How can we miss this one? And, it's free! This year will be my first year at the festival but from what I was able to gather, this outdoor and travel event will include ex ...

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A Wine Tour in South Africa

Even if you're not a wine junkie, you most probably know that South Africa is one of the top new world wine producer. If you didn't, well now you know! South Africa was introduced to wine when the Dutch arrived in South Africa. The first vineyard was introduced in Constantia which is the closest vineyard to Cape Town, perfect for a one day trip if you're tight on time. Otherwise, you can visit Stellenbosch ...

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Finding late ski deals

There are some great late ski deals to be snapped up at various times of the year and they could well be your ticket to a spectacular holiday that you'll never forget. Whether you're an experienced skier or a complete novice there have rarely been more opportunities to hit the slopes for less, with tour operators always keen to make sure there rooms and their holidays are as close to capacity as possible. E ...

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