BY: JESSICA BEUKER Fed up with the honking horns of rush-hour traffic and the constant screech of the copy-machine, Daniel Durnin created the WaterBed to so he could find temporary escape close to home. He designed a floating structure that…
These 5 cheap and easy meal ideas will give you the freedom to take life on the road
How are you supposed to cook more than a measly pack of Mr. Noodles during your travels off-the-beaten path? Whether you’re enjoying the simplicity that comes with the van life solo, or taking to the roads in search of adventure…
How to road trip on the cheap
Have you ever wanted to take a trip, but money, work and everyday responsibilities held you back from your dream adventure? Me too. However, you’re in luck because the rumours are true: you can actually travel on a budget and…
5 best road trips in the USA
It’s not deciding to go on a road trip that’s the hard part, that’s obvious; it’s choosing which is the best road trip. Do you want to drive through cities and go bar hopping and shop in the best malls…
I Walked 2,650 Miles from the Border of Mexico into Canada: Pacific Crest Trail
BY: GLEB VELIKANOV With the closest road approximately 30 trail miles away, on the U.S. side of the Canadian border, this is probably the most remote official crossing along the entire 5,525-mile border in the Lower 48. The longest international…
5 things to consider before living in a van
A simple search of #vanlife on Instagram will bring up tons of pictures of a life that looks like a dream come true. The epic renovated VW vans that they live out of paired with tons of travel photos makes…
5 unwritten rules of the road
There’s a considerable amount of planning that goes into any road trip: the route, where and when you’ll be stopping to stay in hotels, what your budget will be and what you should pack. However, there are some things that…
3 easy ways to travel the world if you’re penniless but passionate
There is a large misconception that in order to travel the world, you need to be either rich or retired. That’s not really true. In order to travel, you just need to have keen research skills and the courage to…
This island off the coast of Vancouver is the size of Manhattan and completely off grid
Wedged in between Vancouver and Vancouver Island, Lasqueti is home to some 400 people who’ve decided to escape the rat race and enjoy life off grid. The island is roughly the same size as Manhattan, but with a completely different…
Drinking cultures: traditions around the world
Loud music encompasses the room as I look down at my hand to see yet another empty glass. I long for a breath of silence, but none can be found in this tiny one bedroom apartment, over stuffed and packed…