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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

While it’s lovely to have that annual summer holiday booked and in the diary early on, sometimes life gets in the way. When you have a busy lifestyle it can sometimes be impossible to predict which weeks you can earmark for a holiday and, as the months tick by, you find you still have nothing booked. Late holiday deals are the solution to this problem. Perfect for those who may only know their availability ...

It's that time of the year where most people are looking for cheap flights to Thailand to escape the end of winter. Although an escapade to Thailand sounds tempting to everyone, reality is that most people will be stuck at home in the snow. So why not make the best of it and enjoy festivals in the city? I recently visited the Snow Village in Montreal on a nice sunny day and was very happy to learn that we h ...

Like most people you may have dreamt of travelling the world but somewhere along the way life simply caught up, perhaps your career took priority or a flourishing love kept you grounded. The dream of travelling the world just didn’t materialise and while you may not regret your decision the dream is still quietly burning inside, what if? Should I have? Can I still do it? The answer to the last question is a ...

If you're looking for some adventure on a dormant volcano, look no further than Turkey. 1,500 km southeast from bustling markets of Istanbul  sits the highest mountain in Turkey,  Mount of Agri and its Ararat peak at 5, 137m, a paradise for mountaineering climbers in the region.  Mount Agri is between the cities of Agri and Igdir, right by the borders of Iran and Armenia, consider a car hire in Turkey. Alth ...

Ok so maybe valentine's day is a little overrated but regardless of whether you're in a relationship or not, it's a great day to appreciate those around you. Let it be your boyfriend, friends or family, take some time to contact them, see what's up and share your love! To all the single people out there, why not organize a night out with friends? The last thing you want to do is stay home and be sad! Top 5  ...

What is it about a full moon party that attracts thousands of people per month? Well, it is said that sometime ago, backpackers found that the best time to sit on the beach and enjoy the scenery was when it was a full moon. The popular choice to sit on the beach and have a few drinks, shaped into a party where now over 10, 000 – 20,000 people attend the full moon parties in Thailand. People from all over th ...

If there is one place in the world I'd love to go back in the winter, it would definitely be Chamonix, France. Chamonix is a perfect ski holiday in France for anyone who loves winter sports and well, some adventure. Did you know Chamonix hosted the first ever winter olympics in 1924? Cool, eh! Chamonix is one of those ski resorts that can accommodate different types of travelers. You'll find your regular sk ...