The leaves are starting to change and the fall weather is rolling in, bit winter is not far behind. The winters in Kelowna are not too heavy which means you can still spend lots of time outdoors. Here are a few great activities you can do in Kelowna this winter. Skiing & Snowboarding First on […]
Continue readingDowntown Vancouver has many restaurants for everyone with all different styles and taste. While some of them can be a little on the pricey side, there are many restaurants in the downtown area that are easier on the wallet, but still delicious. Here are some of the top rated places to eat in Downtown Vancouver: […]
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Is it the fact that the drinking age is only 18? Is it the after-hours clubs that stay open until 10am? Is it that you can find every type of subculture within one city? What underground secrets do locals know that makes Montreal the best place to party in North America? After all, Montreal […]
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Of course, it’s easy to love Montreal in the summer time. This vibrant city is filled with festivals, outdoor bars, parks in bloom and opportunities to go to the beach in the Old Port. But just around the corner of the calendar, it can look like a whole different world. Montreal can be described often as two […]
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Why flying with carry-on only is the best way to travel and tips for lightweight packing. Every time I arrive at the airport, I’m more nervous about what my bag might weigh rather than whether I’ve remembered to book my hostel or if I grabbed my toothbrush. Seriously, I’ve been seen (or not seen) […]
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How to make the most of long haul flights, get the best seats and travel tips for a life full of airplane travel. “I spend a lot of time on airplanes and in airports. I actually in some strange way enjoy the whole process, along with the feeling of being somewhere and nowhere all […]
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Listen to the locals to find the best coffee in Venice Beach For many of us travelers (& homebodies too), a good coffee helps us start the morning, ease a hangover, or get over a bad case of jet lag. Whether you sip and linger, people watch, or just grab a cup and go for […]
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Visit Whistler in the fall to see the changing colors of the seasons with snowcapped mountains and thundering waterfalls, all in just one day! Samesun’s new hostel activity will take you from Vancouver to Whistler while exploring the coolest spots along the way. On a chilly but sunny November Monday morning I joined 22 other […]
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Meet the crew: 12 travel questions for our hostel staff These are the fantastic faces that make your hosteling experience memorable! Online reviews are always quick to mention our friendly and helpful staff at all of our Samesun hostel locations. From the moment you check in, until your final departure, our team are here […]
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Halloween is an integral part of every American child’s thirst for free candy, a time when nurses & cats become evil & we get to bring our dark sides to the surface. But many visitors from around the world are left asking: What is Halloween? and how to we celebrate it like the locals? You […]
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