Highlights from the Chinese End of the Silk Road

Most of us associate the Silk Road with Marco Polo, the great 13th century explorer. Simply evoking the words “Silk Road” or “Silk Route” immediately stimulates the imagination and gets any traveller’s wanderlust flowing. After finding a cheap flight and getting my China travel visa, I was on my way to Hong Kong last September.

Cities on a Budget—Top Things to Do in Orlando

A family vacation to Orlando can cost a small fortune. Admission to theme parks isn’t exactly cheap. There’s also the weak Canadian dollar to consider; the decreased value has certainly left some Canadians wondering if it’s still worth making a trip south. As far as I’m concerned, any family vacation can be affordable as long

Travel India Part 3: Volunteering in Mamallapuram

Last summer as part of my Masters of Counselling Psychology and Art Therapy program at Adler University, I spent a month doing volunteer social work and travelling in Southern India. I worked with OneVillage Community Service Foundation and my voluntourism experience took place in and around Mamallapuram. In the last installment of my 3-part series

Saskatchewan Resident? Now You Can Stay out of the Province for Longer!

Are you a Saskatchewan resident who’s planning to escape the harsh Canadian winter this year? Snowbirds rejoice! The Saskatchewan government is extending out of province health care coverage for residents. As of January 1, 2016, like your neighbours in Alberta and Manitoba, you’ll be able to stay out of the province for seven months (up

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