Backpacker travel tips for beginners in Southeast Asia: where to eat, who to avoid, what clothes to pack, and much more

Firstly, pack light. You’ll be living in T-shirts, shorts and flip-flops most of the time and you can easily pick up cheap clothes in Southeast Asia. You certainly won’t need to take a coat, although a long-sleeved shirt will be useful for when the air conditioning is turned up to 11 (shopping malls, buses, restaurants, … Read more

How to book some fine-feathered outdoor time and help science this weekend

The 27th annual Great Backyard Bird Count started Friday morning, and throughout the weekend, bird enthusiasts across Canada will be looking to help biologists track bird movements this winter. While the effort put in by any individual can be minimal, as little as 15 minutes, the overall contribution of the event to science is huge, … Read more