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Here you will find blogs about travel in Mexico and Canada. You will also find travel recommendations, tips, reviews, and other travel topics too!

My goal is to help you to travel well, whether you’re travelling on your own or with your partner.

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Happy Travels!

What to Pack for a Great Weekend away

Lorraine Black

If you want to make your weekend getaway great, check this out my ideas, items and lists of what to pack for a great weekend away!
Now, this is not the type of blog that’s going to tell you how many pairs of socks to pack, it’s more about making sure you have fun and are comfortable.
My goal is help you with what to pack for a GREAT weekend away!

Interesting Facts About Canadian Culture

Lorraine Black

I am an Indigenous Canadian who was born and raised in Canada.
Canada is a very interesting and eclectic country
I am going to share with you some interesting

Things to do the day before a vacation

Lorraine Black

Do you want your vacation to be stress free and the best vacation ever?
To avoid as many issues that could happen as possible, I recommend following this checklist.
Here is my checklist of things to do the day before your vacation.

Fun Spontaneous photos of day trips from Toronto

Fun Spontaneous Day trips from Toronto

Lorraine Black

Looking to get out of the busy city and do something a bit different or see somewhere new?
I have some fun last minute ideas for you.
This is my list of fun spontaneous day trips from Toronto here.

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How To Work Online While Travelling

Lorraine Black

As many of you know, besides being a travel blogger, I am also an English teacher. There are definitely some supplies, strategies and tips that help me to be successful working online as I travel. Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad, or just be able to go away for a month and keep up with your work, this is my guide on how to work online while travelling.

How to Celebrate Mexican Independence Day

Lorraine Black

Mexican Independence Day is the ultimate day to celebrate Mexico and Mexican culture.
It’s a day to share Mexican pride and all traditional Mexican things.
Here I am going to share all about how to celebrate Mexican Independence Day.

Fun Fall Activities in Ontario

Lorraine Black

Fall is such a wonderful time of year!
There are so many classically Canadian activities to do in the fall!
My plan is to inspire you to enjoy some of these fun fall activities in Ontario, Canada!

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How to waste less while travelling

Lorraine Black

Do you worry about your waste footprint?
Want to use less and reduce waste while you’re travelling?
Here are some tips to help you to waste less while you’re travelling.

How to stop boredom while on a long flight

Lorraine Black

So you have a long flight coming up…
It can get boring being confined to your seat for so many hours…
Here are my top tips on how to stop boredom while on a long flight!

Interesting Facts About Mexico

Lorraine Black

As Mexico is the 13th largest country in the world, it is very diverse.
Mexico is so much more than beaches and tacos.
Here I am going to share a list of interesting facts about Mexico with you.

Self-care While Travelling

Lorraine Black

It can be tough, but it doesn’t have to be. I am going to share some tips that I either use or recommend to other to maintain self-care when travelling.
If your physical, emotional, spiritual or mental health is not well, it can make it challenging to enjoy your travels to their fullest.
I am going to cover different aspects of self and ways to keep up self-care while you’re travelling.

16 Epic Things To Do in Niagara Falls

Lorraine Black

Niagara Falls is pretty epic itself! There are so many amazing, interesting, and fun things to do there!
Here is my list of the most Epic activities to do in Niagara Falls, Canada.
As there are so many amazing things to do in Niagara Falls, this is part 1 of this series of epic activities in Niagara Falls.