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The Gorge White House, Hood River, Oregon
The Gorge White House, a fantastic winery in Hood River, Oregon

Affordable Weekend Trips in the Pacific Northwest

The northwestern states of the U.S.A., along with the stretch of Pacific coastline in Canada's province of British Columbia, constitute a region known as the "PNW" or Pacific Northwest. This area is known for progressive and modern cities, stunning old-growth forests, beautiful mountains, rugged coastlines, and friendly people. For those that live nearby (or even if you're coming from far away), plenty of affordable destinations can be found in this region for a good weekend trip. Or, if you have a full week, why not combine several of the destinations together?

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The Grand Canyon

An Interview with Taylor on a Trip

As part of our ongoing interview series where we find out what inspires people to travel, we caught up with Taylor Herperger. She regularly blogs at Taylor on a Trip, where you can keep up with her adventures. Originally from Saskatchewan, Taylor then lived in Toronto before heading off on her long-term European jaunt. And now she lives in Medicine Hat, Alberta. So, let's find out what motivates her to travel and how she makes it work for her. What led you to start traveling? What motivated you to start exploring new places? I honestly don’t remember a time when I wasn’t traveling to some degree. Growing up, my parents made it a priority to take my younger brother and me on family vacations (a lot of Griswold moments were had), and so I was lucky to see a lot of Western Canada in my formative years. Then, when I was seventeen, I had my first overseas travel experience when I…

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Fun Things To Do In Quebec City

Quebec City is the go-to place for families, couples, and singles. To get the most out of your trip, you will need to create an itinerary, and that's part of the fun when planning your trip! Fortunately, Quebec City is home to some of the most spectacular landmarks and tourist destinations. So, finding something for every member of your group to enjoy will be a breeze with a little research.

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The Top 5 Music Festivals Every Female Traveler Should Attend

If you’re a female traveler who’s also fond of attending big events like music festivals, then you’d immediately know what we mean when we say that not all of them actually looks after the best welfare of the ladies. Don’t get us wrong, women can still have as much fun in the male-dominated music festivals. However, there would be some issues to ponder and think about like invasion of personal space and sexual assault, most especially if it’s going to be your first time in this kind of event. During vacation, with or without a music festival in the picture, your safety is still top priority.

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Fall Road Trip

10 Reasons To Take A Campervan Road Trip

A road trip offers a unique and memorable experience like no other. I have spent the past 14 months traveling in a campervan and can say with confidence this is my favorite to travel. Compared to a traditional vacation such as an airline flight to a sandy beach or cruise in the Bahamas; a great American road trip will leave you with a refreshing reflection of adventure.

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Our Summer Road Trip: 2017

This summer, we’re headed west on a road trip through the U.S. and Canada. As the founders of BudgetYourTrip.com, our true passion lies in travel, but it’s been awhile since we’ve been able to "get out there." Beginning in June, for three months we’ll hit the road on a family camping trip visiting the big cities, national parks, and everything in between. And yes, we’re taking our 3-year-old daughter with us.

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Read more about the article Life on the Road: The Great Lakes
Sunset on Superior

Life on the Road: The Great Lakes

Canada held a beautiful countryside. The air was crisp and refreshing, and we stopped along our drive to admire odds and ends that we passed along the way—a stone railroad bridge, a sparkling creek, a quaint farm. It was simple and charming, like out of a fairytale. Though Canada shares a border with the United States, there was a definite change in the aura of the landscape. I could feel a difference as we passed through. And when we crossed back into the United States, camping along Lakes Michigan and Superior, I felt a different sense of nature here too—still beautiful, but different.

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