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Canada eh? How ?bout Collingwood, Ontario ~ Canada?s Tahoe

Canada eh? How ?bout Collingwood, Ontario ~ Canada?s Tahoe

It has always been my dream to live in a place where there are mountains and water co-exisitng side by side.  The place that comes to mind is Lake Tahoe in California.  You can snow-ski in the winter time and water-ski in the summertime and enjoy activities all year-round.

Canada boasts of a place that is similar in dynamic terrain; Collingwood, Ontario.  This area just happens to be Ontario’s #1 destination for year-round fun and adventure.  Collingwood is home to the Blue Mountain Ski Resort which has over 30 trails ranging from green (easy) to double black (expert).  Blue Mountain Resort is a Intrawest Resort which is the same developers as Whistler and Blackhomb.  I have heard only good things about Whistler/Blackhomb so I can imagine what Blue Mountain must be like.

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How To Make Your Hostel Less Hostile

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How To Make Your Hostel Less Hostile

Sometimes sleeping in a hostel can feel like a brave new experience. Here’s a few ways to make it more pleasant.

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We can all get over Acoustic Guitar Guy playing Jack Johnson in the corner.

We intrinsically know that the older dude from Montreal is going to fart in his sleep. And we accept that the front desk lady is going to lie about not having quarters, even though she has seven left in the drawer.

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How To Steal Someone?s Soul (With Their Permission)

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How To Steal Someone?s Soul (With Their Permission)

They say some cultures believe you steal their soul when snapping their picture. Find out how to interact with the locals without dooming them to limbo.

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Other than fellow foreign backpackers, my early photo albums rarely have shots of actual people.

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8 Nobel Peace Prize Laureates On How Leadership Can End War

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8 Nobel Peace Prize Laureates On How Leadership Can End War

Ending world conflict is a difficult burden for any leader - but what qualities does it take to succeed?

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Photo by Swami Stream

During the last eight years, it is doubtful whether our leadership has fostered peace, both within our nation and in the wider world.

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Holy War: How Conflict Shapes The Culture Of Israel

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Holy War: How Conflict Shapes The Culture Of Israel

Feature photo by Tierecke. Photo by Harsh1.0.

Almost since its inception, Israel has been in conflict. What role does war play in shaping the Jewish states’ identity?

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I’m on a bus in Israel leaving the airport. It’s very early in the morning. The day is already so hot you can see waves of heat shimmering off the highway.

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Left Or Right? How Political Ideology Shapes Your Moral Worldview

.post .storycontent .subtitle { width: 52%; float: left; margin-right: 3%;} Political parties the world over rarely seem to share anything in common. But the similarities are revealed if you know where to look.

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Left Or Right? How Political Ideology Shapes Your Moral Worldview

Portia Remnant

You’ve heard the rhetoric.You’ve seen the ads. You’ve chosen sides, and the other guy has, too. And it’s not your side.

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5 Barriers To Inner Travel (And How To Break Them)

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5 Barriers To Inner Travel (And How To Break Them)

What’s keeping you from enjoying your travels? Here’s 5 barriers to your inner travel experience.

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Photo Anna Brones

It happens surprisingly often that, when we are traveling and are confronted by paradisaical locations and amazing people, we are unable to enjoy ourselves entirely.

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How Travel Helps Cultivate Empathy In A Globalized World

.post .storycontent .subtitle { width: 52%; float: left; margin-right: 3%;} Engaged travel teaches humility and mutual understanding, key ingredients for world peace.

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How Travel Helps Cultivate Empathy In A Globalized World

Lighting the darkness / Photo Lecercle

Australia, like most developed western countries, has had the world arrive at its doorstep.

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Muslim Fear: How Teaching In Oman Taught Me The Shades Of Islam

.post .storycontent .subtitle { width: 52%; float: left; margin-right: 3%;} With Muslim bashing on the rise in the West, what do young Muslims think of their traditional culture and religion?

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Muslim Fear: How Teaching In Oman Taught Me The Shades Of Islam

Girl in red / Photo Rajeshburman

If you’ve never heard of Oman you’re not alone.

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How Changing Your Perspective Makes All Travel An Inner Journey

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How Changing Your Perspective Makes All Travel An Inner Journey

Photo Premasagar

Travel means many things to many people. But if you’re aware, every journey is a soul journey.

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Everyone knows what travel is. There’s not a lot to explain: you buy a ticket, go somewhere, have fun. End of story.

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