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  • About Carla
  • Quebec
    • Chaudière-Appalaches
    • Eastern Townships
    • Gaspesie
    • Iles-de-la-Madeleine
    • Laval
    • Laurentides
    • Monteregie
    • Montreal
    • Outaouais
    • Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
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    Money Tips to Save Up for Travelling

    May 25, 2015January 7, 2016Save Money, Travel Tips

    Travelling is great, but it can cost a pretty penny.  Here are some tips that have been helpful for me in the past (and present) to get some cash together for a trip.  Planning ahead is key, so start early!!! 1. Set up an automatic savings plan when your pay cheque comes in. It’s just about the easiest way to make sure you have money put aside that is earmarked...

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    By carlascanvasblog@gmail.com
  • An Introduction to Haggling

    April 29, 2015January 7, 2016Save Money, Travel Tips

    Haggling is an art form that requires a keen sense of observation, good humour, and time.  My grandmother was amazing...

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  • Penny Pincher Tip #5 Walk Walk Walk

    December 7, 2014January 7, 2016Save Money, Travel Tips

    I know this travel tip sounds super evident, but just because you know it’s cheaper to walk doesn’t mean you...

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  • Penny Pincher Tip #4 Mix business with pleasure

    September 5, 2014January 4, 2017Save Money, Travel Tips

    You have probably been told a number of times to NOT mix business with pleasure, but hear me out on...

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  • Penny Pincher Tip #3 Sleep in a University Residence

    August 14, 2014January 7, 2016Save Money, Travel Tips

    If you are looking to save a few dimes on accommodations, many people turn to hostels for their inexpensive, laid-back,...

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  • Penny Pincher Tip #2 Check the Classifieds

    July 29, 2014January 4, 2017Save Money, Travel Tips

    When I am thinking about taking a trip the first place I check is the classifieds, like Kijiji.  Not the...

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  • Penny Pincher Tip #1 Go Camping

    July 8, 2014January 7, 2016Save Money, Travel Tips

    Traveling can be a costly hobby, but one of the easiest way to offset the cost is to replace the...

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