So You Want to Work in France? If you want to work in France and you’re between the ages of 18 and 35, you’re in luck! The France working holiday visa is easy as pie to get. Why should you listen to me? Well, it appears that I have come to be known as the ‘youth…
How to Get a Youth Mobility Visa to Spain for Canadians
If you’ve been trying to figure out how to get the Youth Mobility Visa Spain, you’ve come to the right place! This is going to be your in-depth, step-by-step guide to getting the visa, detailing everything you need to get and do for a successful application. What do I know? I just received my working…
7 Reasons Why You Should Visit Prague in the Winter
I woke up earlier than everyone else, determined to make the most of our short trip to Prague. It was around this time in January last year, so I was expecting sub-zero temperatures. I bundled myself in a white chunky knit scarf, hat and a matching grey sweater, my warm duffle coat, and thin black…
UK Youth Mobility Visa for Canadians – Frequently Asked Questions
Hi there! I suspect if you’ve found your way to this Frequently Asked questions, it’s because you’re planning on applying for your UK Youth Mobility Visa – welcome! If you haven’t read YMS visa application guide yet, read this first. Just as for the application guide post, the same applies for the FAQ: If you…
6 Day Trips from Toronto You’ve Got To Do This Summer
It’s easy to get caught up in all the things there are to do in Toronto in summer — between exploring all the neighbourhoods, eating all the food, and avoiding all the tourist traps, you could easily fill a week-long itinerary. But why not get out of the city and take a couple day trips…
10 of the Best Local Foods in Martinique & Where to Eat Them!
Fruit picked from the tree, vegetables pulled from the ground, fish, uhh… fished from the ocean — the truth is, I never had a more well-rounded diet than when I lived in Martinique. Food in Martinique is its own thing, a rich mélange of West African, French, Indigenous, and South Asian flavours, foodstuffs, and cooking styles.…
8 London Apps You Must Download Before You Visit
Travellers often complain that London is so hard to get to know. Believe me, I’m with them on that! The place is so big you’ll find that even seasoned expats only know their own little corners of the city [big ups North London!]. But with a bit of research and a few [or all!] of these…
How to Spend Six Weeks in Morocco: A Solo Female Travel Experience
Last year I spent a total of two months travelling in Morocco, most of which I spent solo. While planning my first six-week trip, I read a lot of articles and blog posts written by women who had travelled Morocco solo. If you’ve done even a bit of research on the topic, you can imagine…
How the Heck Do You Make Friends in London?
Yes, the ever-elusive ‘how to make friends in London’ situation. It’s funny when you think about it: it’s one of the few things we actually get worse at as we get older. Since university I’ve watched my circle of friends dwindle1 with no signs of it abating. So, when I started writing this post, my first thought…
A Guide to Travelling Lesser-Known Spots in the UK
For your next trip to the UK, you should stay away from the crowds in London and the hipsters in Brighton. It’s time to forge your own path. This collection of some of my favourite under-the-radar destinations in the UK should help spark your imagination. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England To most, Newcastle is a student town and…