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I’m currently gallivanting around Prince Edward County with my friend Colette. PE County is an agricultural and touristic region of southern Ontario located two hours east of Toronto, on the shores of Lake Ontario. There […]
Travel is generally fun and fulfilling, but if you go travelling enough times and for long enough, you’re bound to run into one of these problems (or all of them) at some point. Here are […]
Like it or not, one of the things you have to do before every trip is look into travel insurance. The three main types of travel insurance are cancellation, medical, and baggage. I’m going to talk […]
In Canada and many other western countries, you wouldn’t think twice before patting a child on the head, or closing a door with your foot when your hands are full. However, both these things are […]
Not so long ago, I used to religiously buy a printed guidebook every time I planned to visit a new country. The thought of landing in a foreign land without that invaluable and knowledgeable companion […]
Whether you’re travelling for two weeks or two years, these 10 items should be on your list of things to do before a trip. (For long-term travel you may also want to read Put your […]
A while ago, I wrote about five great pedestrian towns which I had visited and enjoyed. (It’s easy to enjoy a town when you’re not continuously dodging cars.) Today I give you five more car-free […]
Hi, I’m Marie! Welcome to BigTravelNut. Since 2013, my mission is to give YOU, the 40+ solo traveller, the means and inspiration to travel safely on your own, stray off the beaten path, and have unusual adventures, all without breaking the bank!
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