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  • About Carla
  • Quebec
    • Chaudière-Appalaches
    • Eastern Townships
    • Gaspesie
    • Iles-de-la-Madeleine
    • Laval
    • Laurentides
    • Monteregie
    • Montreal
    • Outaouais
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    5 Reasons you should have a NEXUS Card

    February 29, 2016December 12, 2016Canada, Travel Tips, USA

    One of the most useful items I have for travelling is my NEXUS Card.  For those unfamiliar with the program, the NEXUS card is available to low-risk Canadian and US citizens who have been pre-approved to expedite their border crossing.  To obtain a card you need to fill in an application form and fee of 50$ and then complete an interview.  If approved they will take your digital finger prints...

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    By carlascanvasblog@gmail.com
  • The 6 Best Souvenirs to Buy When Travelling

    February 22, 2016September 29, 2016Lists, Travel Tips

    Souvenir buying can be such a torture.  You want something that is meaningful, preferably lightweight, reasonably priced, and well… not...

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  • 5 Items to Lighten your Travel Make-up Bag

    February 6, 2016January 28, 2016Lifestyle, Packing Lists, Travel Tips

      5 Ways to Lighten your Travel Make-up Bag by carlascanvasblog featuring a bare escentuals eyeshadow 1. All-over Hydration Airplane...

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  • 3 Things to know before you go to Prince Edward Island

    January 28, 2016August 1, 2017Canada, Prince Edward Island, Travel Tips

    Prince Edward Island is an awesome destination known for it’s red beaches, green landscapes, and of course, potatoes! There is...

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  • Tips to Survive your First Diner en Blanc

    July 21, 2015February 14, 2017Canada, International, Travel Tips

    You signed up for Diner en Blanc in Montreal (or another city) for the first time… yay!  However, as you...

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  • 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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  • 5 Tips to get Beach Ready

    December 15, 2014International, Travel Tips

    Are you lucky enough to escape the cold this winter break? If yes, here are my tips to get your...

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  • 5 Common Travelling Mistakes

    December 10, 2014Travel Tips

    We have all been there… you show up at the airport and realize you are a day early/late or you...

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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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  • Packing for a Conference

    October 21, 2014November 14, 2018Packing Lists, Travel Tips

    Conference Essentials by carlascanvasblog featuring a ruffle blouse 1. Black dress: It’s a classic piece no woman should be without....

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