Finding fun, family-friendly outings that are easy on the wallet can sometimes be a difficult task. One idea that I always recommend to families is to go picking fruits and vegetables at a local farm. While many people go apple-picking in the fall, berry-picking in the summer is one of my favourite things to do (see where to stop for raspberries on your way to Gaspesie). Why Berry-Picking is a...
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Learning to Fish in the Magdalen Islands
Prior to my fishing adventure in the Magdalen Islands, I had never gone fishing before. My travel companion on this...
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Penny Pincher Tip #6 Meet Chris Myden
Browsing through an airport magazine a few years ago I came across an article about Chris Myden, founder of a...
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Basic Equipment for Summer Camping
Camping Basics by carlascanvasblog featuring Coleman I am a huge fan of camping as a way of keeping...
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Stay-cationing in your town
Yes, it’ s wonderful when you can pack up a suitcase and be whisked off to an exotic destination. For...
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Penny Pincher Tip #4 Mix business with pleasure
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
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
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
Traveling can be a costly hobby, but one of the easiest way to offset the cost is to replace the...
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Camping in New York State
This past week-end I made my annual trip down to Ausable Point in Plattsburgh, NY for some camping along Lake...