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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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Read more about the article Take the Long Road from Lima to Cusco – It’s Worth It

Take the Long Road from Lima to Cusco – It’s Worth It

Headed to Cusco? Many people fly into Lima and then straight to Cusco. But there's another great way to get to Cusco that is totally worth the extra time. Not only will you get to experience more of the Peruvian desert and the Andes, but you will probably arrive in Cusco a little more acclimatized to the high elevation.

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Read more about the article The Top 5 Music Festivals Every Female Traveler Should Attend
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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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Read more about the article Visiting Kakadu National Park in Northern Territory, Australia

Visiting Kakadu National Park in Northern Territory, Australia

A guest post by Daniel of Destinationless Travel - Kakadu isn’t just about breathtaking landscapes; it’s also a great way to learn about Australia’s first settlers and traditional landowners. The Indigenous people of Australia have a history on the continent of around 40,000 years. Kakadu gives any visitor a chance to step back in time, to see how the Aboriginals lived off the land, and learn how special it all is to them.

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Read more about the article Why Backpacking in Cuba is Different than Anywhere Else

Why Backpacking in Cuba is Different than Anywhere Else

Only a couple of weeks ago I returned from a backpacking trip that was like no other I have ever been on, exploring the Caribbean island of Cuba! Arriving in Cuba was like taking a time machine back to the 1950’s, which is probably why travelling there was such a different experience - and such an unforgettable one.

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