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Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!!

By Brock on in MORE TRAVEL STUFF, Odd and Ends

Back home in Canada it is Thanksgiving weekend. Turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie and so on. Mmmm. This year I am on the other side of the world and unable to celebrate back in my native land. However, that doesn’t mean I can’t be thankful. Aside from the lack of pumpkin pie here in Macedonia, it’s [...]

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Guest Post: Outdoor Adventures for Summer in Toronto

By Guest Post on in Guest Posts

Cities are not normally summer destinations, but Toronto is not a normal city. Boasting a waterfront location beside Lake Ontario, an array of green islands just waiting to be explored on foot or by bike, and an easy day trip from Niagara Falls, Toronto comes into its own in summer. Anyone looking for a budget [...]

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Happy Canada Day!

By Brock on in 'How To' Videos

As a very proud Canadian, there are few days greater then Canada Day – our nation’s birthday. Today ‘The Great White North’ turns 144 and to celebrate this day here on Backpack with Brock – I figured I share with you a fantastic song & video produced by fellow Canadians Julia Bentley & Andrew Gunadie. [...]

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Ko Samui, Thailand – Canadians, Brits, and San Franciscans

By Brock on in Asia, Thailand, TRAVEL VIDEOS

I am joined by some fellow Canadians, and take on the island of Ko Samui, Thailand. We meet two Americans and two Brits along the way and great times were had!

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The Friday Five – The Best Things in My Pack

By Brock on in 'How To' Videos, THE FRIDAY 5

You guessed it. It’s the Friday Five! When you’re backpacking for a long time, you tend to really like and dislike some things in your backpack. In this edition of the Friday Five, I’d like to share with you 5 of my favourite things in my backpack and why I think they are so great. [...]