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Ode to the lady traveller: Why we need the #WeGoSolo movement
Freya Stark in Jebel Druze. Women and travelling solo Women have been travelling and exploring the world alone for generations, maybe longer. Alexandra David-Néel walked into Lhasa, Tibet disguised as...
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The joy of coming home to Canada!
Winter in the Japanese Garden, High Park. My favourite place in Toronto. Top 10 things to experience in Canada I recently travelled in India for three months, and as usual I had an amazing time. Anyone...
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Ask me a question about travel, India, writing or blogging
I’m now a PivotPlanet expert advisor on travel, India, writing and blogging As a professional travel writer, blogger and India traveller, I get emails every day from people who want advice. I love...
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Finally, a perfect small hotel in Delhi
A typical room at Red Maple. An ideal stay for solo female travellers in South Delhi, India It was desperation that drove me to Red Maple Bed & Breakfast in Delhi … but delight that kept me there!...
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Travel with “Me to We” to India on a life-changing trip
Lake Palace Hotel and the pink-hued Aravelli Hills, Udaipur, Rasjasthan. Enjoy the beauty of Rajasthan on a volunteer adventure trip-of-a-lifetime Pink sunsets giving way to the broadening dome of an...
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Comparing travel prices online
Skyscanner is a smart, fun and easy-to-use travel comparison site People who travel a lot — and people who dream about travel a lot — spend a lot of time online comparing flight prices, reading hotel...
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Professional travellers love Emirates
Photo courtesy of Emirates. Travel bloggers know the best airlines Regular readers of Breathedreamgo know I was very impressed with my Emirates flights to India and back. Though I was a guest of...
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Travelling down memory lane to London and England
Me, at Stonehenge, during my first trip to England in 1987 Memories of London town and the English countryside in spring It’s about this time of year, early spring, that I always think of travel to...
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What’s the story? Is travel in India safe?
The Taj Mahal at sunset from the other side of the river. Why I think you should BOTH practise safe travel AND keep your perspective A series of much-publicized rapes in India has many people wondering...
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What you need to know about Holi
Photo of Holi, courtesy Dave Bouskill, PicturethePlanet.com Holi in India: Everything you need to know about The Festival of Colour IT’S NOT INDIA’S biggest festival, but it’s the most colourful — and...
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Why you should travel overseas even if you’re scared
Kathmandu. Photo courtesy Barbara Weibel Because though travel adventure comes with risk, the rewards are usually far greater “In the wastes of civilization, Luristan is still an enchanted name. Its...
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In search of my Ottawa Valley Irish family roots
Victoria and Mariellen in front of Victoria’s 100-year-old log cabin home A meaningful adventure travel experience to connect with my Irish ancestors This year, I will be Going home to Ireland as part...
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Top spots in Toronto’s India Bazaar
A taste of India in Toronto When I feel the need to experience India, and I’m stuck in Toronto, I head to the India Bazaar on Gerrard Street East. It’s a one-stop shopping destination for “all things...
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TBEX Toronto highlights (and one lowlight)
Canada’s own Dave and Deb of ThePlanetD give the keynote at TBEX Toronto The biggest travel blogging show on earth comes to Toronto When I started travel blogging seven years ago, the profession didn’t...
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WeGoSolo Dream Destination Contest
Mariellen Ward at Tiger Fort, Jaipur, India during her first six-month solo trip in 2006 WeGoSolo helps women travel alone safely, wisely and well — and now we have a sponsor! Travelling solo for many,...
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Photo essay: Mumbai Local
Dhobi Ghat, Mumbai. Photo courtesy Andrew Adams. Experiencing Mumbai on a “local tour” Mumbai (Bombay) is a frenetic city, a city that never sleeps, never even really slows down. It is liquid reality,...
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Delhi Guide: My top tips
India Gate, New Delhi. Creative Commons photo. How to do Delhi right Most visitors to India land either in Delhi or Mumbai (Bombay). And it is from these cities that they glean their first impressions;...
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A Tale of Two Countries: India
My experience of travel in India as a solo woman: 5 reasons I love India Many people have asked me to comment on the CNN story about Michaela Cross, a young woman visitor to India who wrote about the...
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Learn basic Hindi for travel in India
Photo of temple elephant in India by Shalu Sharma. A little Hindi goes a long way in India This is a guest post by Indian blogger Shalu Sharma, who recently published a book called “Essential Words...
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Winter in Canada: What to do?
Snow is beautful! Snow Art by Simon Beck Canadians pick their fave winter activities IF YOU’VE NEVER seen snow, you should definitely experience it at least once in a lifetime. And Canada is just the...
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