When you spend long periods of time on the road, you still have to take care of the regular ‘life stuff’ that would do at home before you head out on a trip. Laundry, doctor visits, visiting the dentist and yes, getting a haircut. This can be a fun experience but also challenging as language barriers […]
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Prague. It’s sort of like that beautiful friend you have that everyone knows is beautiful but never quite gets the attention they deserves. Let’s give them some attention. I first visited Prague, Czech Republic in 2010 with my mom and aunt as they were travelling around Europe with me. Our travel video of Prague tells
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I have been travelling around Mexico for nearly two months now and it came to my attention the other day that I have not formally update you all on why the heck I am here. Two of my best friends, Ted and Corey, were set to be married at the beginning of January in Playa
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I was trying for a few years to get to Luxembourg. Every time I headed to Europe I thought: ‘This time, I’m going to Luxembourg!’ Then I’d look at a map, and my calendar and would eventually be pulling my hair out because I once again wasn’t going to be able to work it into
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Before I travelled to Dubai for the first time, I had heard a lot about it. Mainly that it had the biggest, tallest, greatest of pretty much everything. It is a city made wealthy by the discovery of oil but made famous by it’s pursuit to be number one and break countless records. Putting together a
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It took me nearly 25 years to visit the Grand Canyon in the United States of America and somehow, in a little over a year, I experienced it 5 different times. By plane, boat, helicopter, bus, foot, South Rim, West Rim, East Rim, North Rim – I have seen the Grand Canyon. Overtime I’d like to
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February! You’re here already?! You sneaky minx you! I’m not complaining, I’m rather happy to see you actually! It just feels like you’re a bit early. Let’s blame it on January simply being way too fun and flying by too quickly. Beginnings are the Best As I’ve said before, and I’ll say again, I love
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I’m a lucky guy. By some miracle of timing, curiosity and determination I’ve circled the globe more times by my mid-twenties than most people will in there lifetime. It’s sometimes hard to believe. While the immensity of my fortune is not lost on me, I also take pride in the hard work and perseverance that
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Today, I’ve got something truly special. A never before seen video that’s be hidden in the Backpack With Brock vault. Time truly does fly. At the start of 2010, I set out on my first big trip, a one year, 36 country, 6 continent, backpacking adventure around the world. It was exactly 5 years ago
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I’m a pretty big fan of road trips, and I’ve done a number of them in my travels. Back in 2010, my friend Joel and I drove down the Great Ocean Road in a camper van to see the Twelve Apostles. In 2012 my mom and I drove through beautiful New Hampshire. And in 2013
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Once again, it is Thanksgiving here in Canada. Or Turkey Day as some of as call it. Along with eating ham and turkey and stuffing and then more stuffing and pie, comes the opportunity to reflect on what you are thankful for in your life. As we sat around the table last night, we each
Australia has no shortage of crocodiles. They are all over the place and they can be massive. While visiting Cairns, I may have met the meanest and scariest of them all. His name: Jack the Ripper. In this quick video you can see Jack for yourself and learn how he acquired his name and reputation.
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It’s an odd sight. Held so perfectly among the roots of a massive tree, a Buddha head sits for visitors to come and admire. Located about one hour (80 Kilometres) from Bangkok, Thailand, Ayutthaya was at one point the capital of the Kingdom of Siam. Sadly, in 1767 the city was destroyed and in an
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Because Greece has been around for nearly 3,000 years, it has long been established as a worthwhile place to travel. Some of the best sights are millennia old, and countless millions of visitors through the centuries have visited to pay their respects. As a result, Greece has become a veritable tourist’s paradise, with busy crowds
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