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What's there to say, really? I'm a Canadian Journalism student who loves to write. I've done it since I was a child and I hope to continue writing 'til I'm in my grave. Prior to Journalism I went to the University of Toronto, St. George Campus for English

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Travel > Caribbean & Atlantic Guide to the neighborhoods and areas of Jamaica: Kingston: 1 of 4
It's always intimidating heading out to a foreign country. Sure, you've already taken the first step on deciding what point on the map you want to visit: but what's there to DO in said country? Jamaica's often touted as one of the friendliest places on the planet. And it's true: the island is filled with generally genial, ou... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Spending the holiday season on the Big Island of Hawaii: 2 of 6
Drop the skis and pick up a cocktail. Who ever said you HAVE to spend your winters crammed up in your house while the snow rages against the window panes? Try something new this Christmas. Try the Big Island. Try... Hawaii. Hawaii is the perfect getaway when you're looking to experience the comforts of summer in the icy dept... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Travel destination: Telluride, Colorado: 1 of 3
Telluride, Colorado. Ever heard the name before? Hopefully so; though I just bet you don't know the first thing about the place. (Do you even know how to pronounce Telluride' properly? Surf your way over to Merriam-Webster if you don't. Wouldn't want to sound like a nitwit if you're ever planning to go there.) Telluride is a... More..
Travel > United States Holidays in Panama City Beach, Florida: 2 of 5
Lovely Panama City Beach. One of the loveliest vacation spots in the United States. Nay, on the entire span of the Earth, even. What's that? You've never heard of Panama City Beach before?! You fool! Don't you watch the news? It shows up in the papers almost daily, lauded for its fantastic weather and excellent tourist trade... More..
Travel > Bus & Train Travel Tips for traveling by bus: 1 of 2
Ah, travel by bus. For those who do it infrequently (or, potentially, for the first time ever) it's a pleasure beyond compare, not to mention a potentially nerve-wracking experience; for those who do it often, it's a breezy, somewhat boring, somewhat annoying chore. It takes a bit of experience for it to become a chore, thou... More..
Travel > Canada Tourist attractions in Toronto, Ontario: 1 of 1
As the largest city in Canada Toronto has a fairly obvious interest in driving in tourists. As such the metropolis has quite a few awesome tourist snares practically designed to sap money out of the pockets of travellers. Here are some of the best places to visit while you're on vacation in Toronto. Owing to their generally ... More..
Travel > Public Transportation Tips for successfully taking the train: 1 of 1
For those of us who don't use it regularly, the train is a wondrous device. Imbued with more comfort than the bus and cheaper than most planes (well, that depends on how far you're going, really) the train is a great, scenic way to get from point A to point B. Does that make the train simple, however? Nope. Not by a long sho... More..
Travel > Public Transportation Tips for successfully taking the subway: 1 of 1
Anybody who's lived in even a remotely metropolitan area has probably taken the subway before. And, as most of them can probably attest, it's not always as easy as it looks - like trains, subways can be surprisingly complex if you don't pay close attention to your surroundings and the route map. Here are some tips for succes... More..
Travel > Bus & Train Travel Proper bus etiquette: 1 of 1
As a long time commuter to and from work and school I've become something of a veteran when it comes to riding the bus. Consequently I've witnessed some rather irritating habits that many of my fellow riders have adopted, and I remained forever determined to dissuade such negligence in others via my writing. This, then, is a... More..
Travel > Rental Cars & Driving Ways to entertain yourself on long car trips: 1 of 1
Anybody who's been on a long car trip - especially if they're not busy guiding the vehicle - can tell you just how boring they get. The boredom of riding in a car for forty minutes or so is nothing compared to hours and hours of constant travel, regardless of how beautiful the countryside might be. The solution? Find somethi... More..