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Thank you for visiting! Here you will find posts about all things travel from the site creators Meg and Nat, and occasionally fantastic guest contributors. Enjoy!

"Is it hard to work in another country?"

16/3/2020

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Picture of a woman sitting on a beach, working remotely on her laptop, facing away from the camera, overlooking the ocean and a volcano in Auckland, New Zealand

Find out what it's like to work in another country, including everything from working random jobs to finding your true calling as well as all challenges and benefits that come with it. Nat, Week 6. 

Welcome to our series of Travelher's Most Frequently Asked Questions! This is the sixth topic in our weekly feature, which will be addressed first with daily posts on our social media channels and then compiled here at the end of each week.

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"Don't you feel scared travelling on your own?"

10/3/2020

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Female solo travel: A woman looks at a map with mountains in background

Find out what it’s like to be a solo female traveller exploring the world. Discover the honest truth about all the ups, downs, benefits and challenges. Meg, Week 5

Welcome to our series of Travelher's Most Frequently Asked Questions! This is the fifth topic in our weekly feature, which will be addressed first with daily posts on our social media channels and then compiled here at the end of each week.

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"What does your family say?"

2/3/2020

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Woman standing in front of a garden with museum building in the background, facing away from the camera at  the flora in Cologne, Germany.

Find out what the family has to say - in this case my family, after I decided to move to the other side of the world without any fixed plans to return. - Nat, Week 4 

Welcome to our series of Travelher's Most Frequently Asked Questions! This is the fourth topic in our weekly feature, which will be addressed first with daily posts on our social media channels and then compiled here at the end of each week.  

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"How can you afford to travel so much?"

24/2/2020

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How do you afford to travel so much - Travelher

Curious how we've managed to reach over 100 countries across seven continents? Find out the history behind the Canadian half of Travelher. - Meg, Week 3

Welcome to our series of Travelher's Most Frequently Asked Questions! This is the third topic in our weekly feature, originally published as daily posts on our social media channels and then compiled here at the end of each week.  

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"What is it like to date someone from another country?"

17/2/2020

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A couple standing on a hill overlooking the city from a vineyard in Colombia, South America

Find out what it's like to date someone from another country - in this case a German girl following her partner to New Zealand. - Nat, Week 2 

Welcome to our series of Travelher's Most Frequently Asked Questions! This is the second topic in our weekly feature, originally published as daily posts on our social media channels and then compiled here at the end of each week. 

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"Is it hard living so far away from home?"

10/2/2020

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Tatapouri Wharf, East Cape, New Zealand

Find out what it's like to live on the other side of the world for 8.5 years--in this case a Canadian living in New Zealand. - Meg, Week 1

Welcome to our series of Travelher's Most Frequently Asked Questions! This is the first topic in our weekly feature, originally published as daily posts on our social media channels and then compiled here at the end of each week. 

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Save hundreds on flights by booking tickets to places you’ll never visit

6/9/2019

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Picture of a girl standing on a rock with outstretched arms overlooking a lake and mountains in the background
It’s all thanks to a handy website called Skiplagged. This is no standard discount flight website - this is something quite different - and if you haven’t heard of it, this could be the most financially useful article you’ll read this year.

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The Ultimate Guide to the Grand Cayman Islands

29/8/2019

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Picture of a resort in the Cayman Islands. You can see palm trees on a terrace under blue skies.
April is typically the best time to visit the Cayman Islands due to this being the month with the least amount of precipitation and comfortable but warm daily temperatures.

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So you want to go to Colombia? Here’s what you need to know.

2/5/2019

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Travel tips for Colombia
If you’re thinking about visiting the fascinating destination of Colombia, bookmark these handy tips on safety, getting around, and saving money.

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Winnipeggers, be a tourist in your own city this summer

2/4/2019

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Tasting paddle at the Common at The Forks in Winnipeg
It’s too easy to take your home for granted. Step outside of your summer routine and explore the ‘Peg like a foreign tourist.

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Reframing 5 thoughts on humanity after the Christchurch terrorist attack

21/3/2019

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A long weekend in Morocco's Magical Marrakesh: Top 10 Things To Do

8/10/2018

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Woman standing on the Jemaa el-Fnaa market place in Marrakesh, Morocco looking at carpets and woven baskets sold at market stalls.
I went to Marrakesh without any expectations and was completely blown away by its incredible beauty, welcoming people, fascinating history, stunning architecture, delicious food, and rich traditions.

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Visiting my hometown like a tourist

9/7/2018

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Winnipeg Pride Festival 2018
After I returned to my new home in New Zealand, it dawned on me what I personally missed about the city the most.

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Heading to Hawaii? Don’t leave home without these top 11 tips!

24/4/2018

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Woman standing on a beach in Hawaii looking at the ocean and palm trees
I wish someone told me this before we went to Hawaii! But our loss is your gain because these tips will help you avoid rookie mistakes.

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Curious about the makings and doings of Travelher? Find out here!

22/2/2018

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A home office with map in the background and cat looking out the window
Meghan's home office, featuring her cat and co-worker, Kahlua
What do you do all day?", "Can I write for Travelher?", "What do you do again?", "How do you make money?" - these and other questions, answered.

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Life’s too short to wait for the “right timing”

14/2/2018

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I am a proactive person with German efficiency in my blood. I say to hell with waiting for things to happen. I’m trying a new approach.

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Get a feel for Seattle when you visit these five attractions

13/2/2018

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The city of Seattle looking beautiful on a clear day
Limited time in Seattle? These hotspots will keep you busy.

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An easy guide to getting more travel into your life this year

17/1/2018

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A woman stands next to the beautiful water and buildings lining the shore of Palermo, Italy
Palermo, Italy
You are never too old to set a new goal or to dream a new dream. - C.S. Lewis

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12 air travel tips for the holidays - get there with your sanity intact!

20/12/2017

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Airplane wing above the clouds at sunrise
​Keep all the excitement and joy of traveling during the holidays and leave the stress at home with these 12 tips.

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How to let go of obsessive decision making

6/12/2017

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Girl with a hula hoop by the beach
If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present. - Lao Tzu

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Staying safe while traveling in Africa and the Middle East

30/11/2017

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Woman walking with giraffes in the distance
There are no foreign lands. It is the traveler only who is foreign. - Robert Louis Stevenson

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How to stay connected while traveling

15/11/2017

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Two people wave to penguins in Antarctica
When we get too caught up in the busyness of the world, we lose connection with one another - and ourselves. - Jack Kornfield

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What was she even doing there? #MeToo and the blame game

8/11/2017

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Creepy moonscape
The first problem for all of us, men and women, is not to learn, but to unlearn.- Gloria Steinem

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How to stay safe traveling alone, but still live your best life

25/10/2017

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Woman stands alone in Karanjini National Park, Western Australia
Feel empowered to travel alone with these safety tips. Acknowledge and prepare for risks, and then conquer your travel dreams with confidence.

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10 must-dos on a stopover in Dubai

11/10/2017

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Picture of a woman standing in front of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi
Stopping over in Dubai? Make the most of it and hit up these top ten hot spots.

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