Life as an expat in Panajachel on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
(This is a guest post by Iva Ursano – see her bio at the end.) When I decided to leave Sudbury in Northern Ontario for warmer climates, I honestly had no clue where to go. […]
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How to find the best group tour with TourRadar
I’m a big fan of independent travel, but there are times when group travel makes sense. The main benefits of group tours are: You don’t have to plan your itinerary, make hotel reservations, book individual […]
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Big Travel Nut turns 5 … and has a party!
Big Travel Nut turns 5 today! On August 21, 2013, I launched Big Travel Nut as a blog for “women who love to travel but are not beneficiary of a trust fund”. A few years […]
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Immerse yourself in Washington D.C. culture with these 3 experiences
(This is a guest post by Ryan Tyson.) Washington D.C., also known as D.C. or the District of Columbia, is more than the capital of the United States. It’s also home to many parks, monuments, […]
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Solo woman in Bosnia and Herzegovina – is it safe?
Despite its name, Bosnia and Herzegovina is a single country, which became independent from Yugoslavia after a referendum in 1992, leading to a four-year war. Physically, it’s a stunningly beautiful country with green mountains lapped […]
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A mini travel guide to Kotor, Montenegro
Welcome to Montenegro, one of the youngest countries in the world! Independent since June 2006, it is one of the most physically stunning countries in the Balkans, with high mountains, a coast along the Adriatic, […]
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Montreal or Toronto: which should you visit?
Montreal and Toronto, the two largest cities in Canada, have had a friendly rivalry for as long as I can remember. Since I was born in Montreal (and grew up nearby) but spent most […]
