I set off on my first backpacking journey was when I was 18. I was off to Italy, Greece and Turkey for six months, and while I did start in Milan, I finished my trip in South Africa. I flew out of Canada with the now defunct Canadian Airlines. Those were the days of proper […]
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This post won’t have any beautiful photos of Asia, as I’ve chosen not to promote these activities. Please read it if you plan a trip to the area. I think it’s important information. One of the first articles I came across when I began researching my upcoming trip to Thailand was about Tiger Temple. A temple […]
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A few years back, I had a girlfriend who proudly announced to us one night after a few drinks that she could pee standing up– just like a boy. We peppered her with questions. Don’t you make a mess? What about your shoes? What about your clothes? How in the hell…? We didn’t get many […]
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Part one of my travel clinic appointment dealt with immunizations available to the traveller and where to find someone to give them to you. This post will focus on the other things that can go wrong with your health when abroad. I know everyone has their own opinions on vaccines and medications. This post is […]
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Vaccines are a controversial subject. I stand firmly in the for-them court, which is why, six months before my trip to Southeast Asia, I made an appointment at an independent travel clinic. In Canada, you can also visit the community health clinics for free, but the wait times were long and appointment times less conducive […]
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Banks are expensive conveniences, especially when travelling outside one’s country. Travelling as a Canadian with Canadian debit and credit cards, the foreign transaction fees can add up. We don’t have as many options as some other countries for cards that give us a break. Most credit card companies charge 2.5% or more, over and above […]
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My mom’s birthday was coming up. I’ve always found her hard to buy for, so my go-to in that situation is to gift an experience. I’d been so busy with work all summer, I wasn’t seeing much of my mom, so I thought a weekend away would be a perfect birthday/catch-up two-in-one. Southern Ontario has […]
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Hi, I'm Leslie.
Ever the girl with restless feet, I began travelling as soon as I was old enough to leave home. Creative people, inspiring locations and unexpected experiences bring me joy. And let’s not forget good food! Join me as I hunt it all down.
