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Packing Light | Travel Items that will save you space

Packing Light: Travel Items That Will Save You Space

With space as valuable as money, every bit saved and squeezed helps. Here are a few really cool things we use to save space in our backpacks and travel light.

Posted on March 29, 2016September 23, 2016 by Sara Continue reading

11 Essential Bike Gear Items for Any Cycling Tour

Now having cycled across two countries, Matti has become quite an avid cycling tourist. Having passed down his wisdom to me and my first tour (his second), here is our list of must-have bike equipment that will be worth the extra weight.

Posted on March 12, 2016March 11, 2019 by Sara Continue reading
Thinking about how to tell your boss you're leaving to travel? Here are 5 pieces of advice that'll help you plan before your important meeting.

How To Tell Your Boss You’re Leaving To Travel

I found myself actually googling the exact phrase “How to tell your boss you’re leaving to travel”. I personally felt a wave of fear, guilt, excitement, anxiety, before getting this weight off of my chest. It’s a fine balance between wanting what is best for the company and wanting what […]

Posted on March 8, 2016September 30, 2016 by Sara Continue reading

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about us

We are Sara and Matti, from Toronto, Canada, and believe life has more to offer than working 9 to 5. We prefer to see the world on a bike or out of a backpack and it never has to break the bank.

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