If you’re a fellow Canadian expat living abroad, especially for the long term, knowing how to renew your passport outside of Canada can be very helpful. A relatively straightforward process, this is also helpful for travellers who have lost or had their passport stolen and are still abroad.

From the cost of living, embracing bidets and navigating the rules of the road, living in Thailand presents many daily cultural changes from life in the UK and the greater Western world. Apart from the obvious difference in climate, here are 10 differences we adapted to when we made the move so you can have a better idea of what to expect.

If you’re wanting the opportunity to live down in Australia on a temporary basis, the working holiday is a fantastic visa to get if you’re eligible. It’s relatively easy to apply for and offers a lot of flexibility with where you can work, live and travel. Our how-to goes over which visa you need, eligibility and how to apply.

With live music, vibrant festivals and multiple sporting events, there are so many ways to experience Toronto in summer, a completely different space to it’s winter scene. If you’re planning a trip to the Canadian city within the warmer months, here’s our recommendations on the best ways to make the most from your visit.

With hundreds of venues across the city hosting thousands of performances and events, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival is the largest arts festival in the world and promotes inclusivity through the celebration of the arts. Taking place throughout the month of August, the festival takes over the city centre, largely giving Edinburgh it’s stellar reputation as the World’s Festival City.

Consistently ranking as one of the most scenic marathons in the world, the Baxter’s Loch Ness Marathon brings together thousands of people from all over the world to participate in their Festival of Running on the shores of Loch and River Ness. For the adventure traveller looking for a different way to explore the world, destination racing is something that you should add to the list.

Whether you’re a backpacker living on the road, a working traveller wanting to explore their new digs or anywhere in between, finding ways to integrate sport or fitness into the everyday can pose a unique challenge. From being a minimalist activity to helping you form a community abroad, here’s why we think running is the best activity for long term travellers (no matter how you choose to run or travel).

A visa which allows young people to temporarily work, live and travel in a new country, the WHV is a fantastic way to experience living abroad while making an income and offers a lot of flexibility with how you choose to spend your time. Our beginner's guide goes over the basics: what it is, how to apply and what you can do for work.

One of the best destinations for outdoor adventure travellers, Iceland surprised us in more ways than one. To make the most of your trip, we’ve compiled 8 things that we recommend knowing before you head over including road rules, camping laws and drone bans.

One of the downsides of living abroad is that you can live very far away from some of the people you love. From becoming a penpal to recreating traditions, here are a few different ways to connect with your feeling of home (whether that be a place or a person) when speaking to them through a screen just isn’t cutting it.

The iconic Damnoen Saduak floating market southwest of Bangkok was one of our favourite experiences from our time in Thailand- read more on our experience, practical tips on how to get there, and why we think floating markets should remain firmly on the tourist trail.

With delayed flights, visa work, jet-lag and homesickness, long term travel can be pretty unglamorous at times; the one constant of travel being its unpredictability.

From all of the mishaps we’ve dealt with, we’ve put together 5 tips that we hope will help all kinds of travellers deal with similar incidents on their next stint on the road….

With world famous sites, incredible art and history, and connections all over Europe, it’s easy to see why this enduringly romantic destination remains one of the most visited capital cities in the world. From our time spent in the capital, we put together what we consider the best ways to enjoy your visit, whether you’re coming for a weekend or a longer stay.

If you’ve ever visited, lived or travelled extensively within the Scottish Highlands, you’ll know it’s like no other place in the world. With stunning scenery and a rich history, the area truly has something for everyone. From calling the Highlands home, here are our recommendations, including our personal favourites and suggestions on ‘off-the-beaten-track’ experiences.

The No. 9 overnight sleeper train departing from Bangkok to Chiang Mai rates as one of the best rail experiences we’ve ever had. If you’re planning a rail journey within your Thai travels, definitely consider making this one. Our guide includes a few tips on what to expect including how to book, costs, facilities and our experience.

Situated on False Creek, the neighbourhood peninsula of Granville Island is a popular and bustling space that comprises a fantastic public market, multiple shopping venues, arts studios and galleries, and heaps of small bistros and cafes.

Hosted every weekend, Chiang Mai’s two popular open-air markets set up an array of stalls within the old city, and include the best street food and vendors who sell everything from clothes to artwork to handcrafted wooden ornaments to jewellery. Here’s our short guide on where the markets are and what to expect. 🌇

Visa work is one of the labours of love of the long term travel community, but when it comes to extending your 60 day Thailand Tourist Visa (TR), it’s a relatively easy process. Whether you’re wanting another month to travel around the country, or look for a more permanent way to stay, here’s how you get your extension from Bangkok.

The exotic cuisine, intricate architecture, and labyrinth of souks (among other things) make Morocco particularly alluring for the adventure traveller

From our experience in the country, we’ve put together a few things we recommend doing, and a few things we’d think twice about to make the most of your travels.

Trying to generalise all long term travellers into one category is near impossible, because this one umbrella term comprises so many different kinds of people and lifestyles. It is more of a spectrum than one singular lifestyle choice; sharing the common theme of travel at the core. Where do you fit on the spectrum?