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Tips for traveling to Nice, France in the off-season

April 1, 2015 By Rebecca Leave a Comment

A blue sky in Nice

After several cold months of winter, I was ready to escape somewhere for a few days for relaxation and better weather. With only a few days at hand and a small budget available, a holiday to a tropical paradise was out of the question and, with it, went any guarantee of warmer temperatures for the weekend. Instead, I decided to […]

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17 gift ideas for travelers

December 5, 2014 By Rebecca Leave a Comment

A Christmas tree ornament

Are you stumped over what gift to buy the travel-lover in your life? Check out my list of 17 great gift ideas to help inspire you! For more information on a product, simply click on the image to be re-directed to the web-store. 1. Packing cubes ($27) Keep organized while traveling with these handy and light-weight […]

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 22 ways to save money for your next trip

November 18, 2014 By Rebecca 2 Comments

Enjoying a potluck

Do you dream of traveling somewhere new, but struggle to find the money to do so? Here are my top 20 ways to save when money is scarce: Automate your savings: Many banks will allow you to move money into your savings account automatically when your paycheck comes in. Some even allow you to have a […]

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Sleeping in a stranger’s home – What you should know before booking with AirBnB (plus – money off your first booking!)

November 13, 2014 By Rebecca 1 Comment

A list of accommodation requirements

I was in a bit of a pickle before my recent trip to Athens for the TBEX conference. I’d set myself a strict travel budget with which to book my flight and accomodation, but was struggling to find a place to stay that would meet my needs on the budget I’d set. Sure, there were […]

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11 things to consider before moving abroad

May 14, 2013 By Rebecca 3 Comments

Are you thinking about moving abroad? It’s an exciting, but daunting decision. In the last ten years, I’ve moved abroad twice.  My first move was to England. My second move was a return to Canada which , by this point, felt like it could have been a foreign country. Despite all the planning, previous knowledge […]

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How to compare the cost of living between two countries

May 14, 2013 By Rebecca Leave a Comment

Moving to a new city can be an exciting but daunting task which requires a massive leap of faith. Although there’s no crystal ball to help predict how your decision will turn out, there is a cool new website to help you put the cost of living in your new city in context. I just […]

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Hi, I'm Rebecca!
For as long as I can remember, I've dreamed of adventure and rebelled against the idea that life should follow some sort of pre-determined path. That's why, at the age of 18, I moved half-way around the world from Canada to the UK in search of new experiences. Since then, I’ve lived in three countries and travelled to nearly 20. My goal is to experience as much of the world as I can and to lead a location independent lifestyle. This blog will document my journey and, hopefully, inspire you to achieve your own goals.
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