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How to become a mountaineer: Beginner’s guide to ski mountaineering
Getting into mountaineering is one thing, but ski-mountaineering offers a whole new world of exciting challenges. This activity combines backcountry touring with snow skiing – the ultimate adventure! While this is an activity that everyone can get into and enjoy, it also comes with potential dangers and challenges. Here are some valuable tips for beginner…
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Bonjour Québec! 15 Questions with our Québec local guide Marie
Marie-Pierre Lessard, 30, is the owner of Nomad Tours Québec and has been leading tours through Quebec City’s historic, cobbled streets for over five years. Her love for the city and passion for sharing it with the world encouraged Marie to start running the immersive walking tours. Today, she shares her knowledge and local insight…
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The essential South American travel guide
If being able to travel around South America has always been your dream, but you’ve hesitated for a number of reasons, we’re here to put your mind at ease and answer all those questions you may have. Whether you’re creating the ultimate South American bucket-list, or you just plan on exploring one country, this helpful…
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How to spend the best 24 hours in Santiago, Chile
Santiago is Chile’s cosmopolitan capital city. Surrounded by the Andes Mountains and the Chilean Coast Range, its picturesque setting makes it one of the best places to visit in South America. If you’re touring Chile and planning a stopover in Santiago, we’ve laid out the perfect Santiago travel guide. This will help you to discover…
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How to spend the perfect 24 hours in Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena is Colombia’s charming port city on the Caribbean coast. The city was founded in the 16th century and possesses a romantic old-world appeal. It’s filled with historic squares, cobblestone streets and colourful colonial buildings. If you’re touring Colombia and wondering what to see in Cartagena in 24 hours, we’re here to help. We’ve laid…
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How to make the most out of 24 hours in Medellín, Colombia
Nestled in the mountainous Antioquia region of northwest Colombia, sits Medellín. Nicknamed the “City of Eternal Spring” for its pleasant weather year-round, Medellín is blessed with beautiful scenery, exciting cultural attractions and very friendly locals. Thanks to the city’s compact and easy-to-navigate layout, wonderfully temperate climate, and unique cultural attractions, there’s never a bad time…
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What to pack for South America? Your ultimate travel checklist
So you’ve booked your flights and South America tours for the ultimate trip to South America, now what? You’re going to need to start working on your South America packing list! Packing for a destination you’ve never visited before can prove a little tricky, but by the end of this post, you’ll have a much…
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7 Inexpensive family vacation spots to travel to this year
There are few things as rewarding and mind-expanding as travel, especially when shared with our family. We know that planning family vacations on a budget can be daunting, but you’ll be pleased to know that affordable family vacations are possible. There are many places to visit that are surprisingly affordable and wonderful for a family…
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Discover the secrets to stress-free travel in 2019
Does the idea of travelling to a different country get you a little flustered? Not happy flustered, but nervous flustered? Don’t worry, you are not alone. There are countless people out there who get sweaty palms at the idea of boarding a plane to a strange new place – check out these stats if you…