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Photo Essay: Sunsets Around The World

by David Webb on December 15, 2011

Sunset Long Beach Tofino

Sure, it’s a touch cliche… but I love sunsets. Who doesn’t?

In This Photo Essay You Will Discover:

  • Sunsets on the East Coast
  • Sunsets on the West Coast
  • Sunsets in the Southern Hemisphere
  • Sunsets in the Far North
  • And More!

A photographer friend once let me in on a photographic-world secret: most professionals have a special term for sunset images. …

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My 7 Links — Posts You May Not Know About

by David Webb on October 20, 2011

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Across and Abroad.com is finally joining in with the rest of the travel-blogosphere with a special list of 7 posts!

In This Travel Article You Will Discover:

  • My Most Beautiful Post
  • My Most Popular Post
  • My Most Controversial Post
  • And more!

It’s been almost two months since I was nominated by Dreamalittledream.ca to join in the fun and try to …

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4 Things I Learned at TBEX 11

by David Webb June 13, 2011

TBEX ’11 — the annual convention of all things travel blog — took place in Vancouver, British Columbia, last weekend. If you weren’t able to make it, here is my rundown:

In This Travel Blog Article You Will Discover:

  • Top Points At TBEX ‘11
  • Whether You Should Attend TBEX ‘12
  • And More!

Kim Mance’s TBEX is quite the event. Held …

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Yoga Poses For Travellers

by David Webb June 9, 2011

Long-haul air travel is painful business — here are yoga poses every airplane passenger should know

In This Yoga Article You Will Discover:

  • Poses For Before Your Flight
  • Close Quarters Stretching
  • After-Flight Yoga

Yoga has physical, mental and spiritual benefits too numerous to mention. Hey, there’s a reason it’s been practiced for more than 2,000 years, right? For those of …

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4 Reasons NOT To Take A Photo

by David Webb May 18, 2011

Here’s when NOT to shoot: four reasons why travellers need to put away their cameras and stop taking photos

In This Photography Article You Will Discover

  • An Argument Against Photography
  • How To Get More Out Of Your Travels
  • What Memories Are Made Of

I’m a shutterbug. In the past few years alone, I’ve amassed a photo library of more than …

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3 Surf Beaches You Must Visit

by David Webb April 29, 2011

Surf’s up — worldwide. All you need to experience Nirvana is a steady break, a board and the courage to try. To get you started, here are three surfing beaches you must visit:

In This Surfing Article You Will Discover:

  • Canada’s Best Surf Beach
  • Accessible Tropical Surfing
  • An Awesome Pacific Isle Break

Surfing is the greatest sport ever devised by …

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Your Essential Guide to In-Flight Entertainment Options

by David Webb January 10, 2011

Discover the top economy class in-flight entertainment options for Canada’s most popular domestic/US airlines!

In This Airline Travel Article You Will Discover:

  • The Best In-Flight Entertainment for Canadians
  • What To Expect Aboard Your Domestic/US Flight
  • And More!

We all want to be entertained — especially during that five-hour solo flight home after a week-long business trip. In-flight entertainment has come …

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Five Great Tips for the Travel Photographer

by David Webb January 4, 2011

Capturing the essence of a moment is harder than it looks — here are 5 great tips to improve your travel and adventure photography

In This Photography Article You Will Discover:

  • How to Make Your Landscapes Compelling
  • How to Be a Practical Photographer
  • How to Add Dynamic Life to Your Images
  • And More!

There is nothing more deflating than when …

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Your Ultimate Guide to Hidden Airline Fees

by David Webb November 29, 2010

Essential Travel Information! Your Ultimate Guide to Hidden Airline Fees

In This Airline Travel Article You Will Discover:

  • Hidden Excess Fees on Popular Airlines
  • How to Book Smart When Flying in North America
  • And More!

Fees, fees, fees! Excess airlines fees are, at times, the bane of the 21st century Canadian traveller. What was free in recent memory — …

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Essential Travel & Adventure Gear: 7 Everyday Items I Love

by David Webb November 15, 2010

Seven travel & adventure items I have purchased that I have come to truly love — and I just can’t live without!

In This Adventure Travel Article You Will Discover:

  • 7 Great Travel & Adventure Items
  • Inspiration for Your Christmas Shopping
  • And More!

OK — I don’t usually love “things.” I love people. And dogs. But sometimes I make a …

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Moments That Define Us: 8 Travel Experiences I Will Never Forget

by David Webb October 4, 2010

Every great travel adventure is made up of a series of moments — here are some of my favourite from the past few years

In This Travel Article You Will Discover

  • The Joy of Living “In The Moment”
  • 8 Personal Experiences That Defined Me
  • How to Contribute Your Own Memory!

Our lives are defined by a series of moments: joy, …

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Five Tips to Save Money on Travel

by David Webb August 13, 2010

The best travellers are frugal travellers — here are five ways to save money on your next vacation.

In This Budget Travel Article You Will Discover:

  • How to Get “Locals Only” Deals
  • How to Get Free Hotel Stays & Car Rentals
  • How To Effectively Comparison Shop for Airfares
  • And More!

Travel is expensive — but the best travellers are frugal …

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How to Keep Your Camera Safe While Travelling

by David Webb June 29, 2010

Tips & Tactics for Protecting Your Camera & Photography Equipment

In This Photography Article You Will Discover:

  • 7 Tips to Keep Your Camera Safe
  • Essential Equipment to Pack on Your Trip
  • How To Ensure Your DSLR Makes It Home With You

For outdoor, adventure and travel photographers like you and I, keeping valuable digital gear safe and sound is always …

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Preparing For Adventure: Your Guide to Self-Reliant Travel

by David Webb June 9, 2010

The Adventure Traveller’s Essential Handbook

In This Adventure Travel Article You Will Discover:

  • Tips for Preparing an Adventure Trip
  • Orienteering & Navigation Tips
  • What To Pack
  • Dealing With Border Crossings
  • First Aid Advice & More!

The singular definition of “adventure travel” is: self-reliance. Any time you’ve put yourself in a situation where help is more than a concierge call away, …

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Romantic Trips for Two: Your Guide to The Best Couples’ Destinations in North America

by David Webb April 3, 2010

Your Essential Guide to Romantic Vacations for Two

In This Romantic Travel Article You Will Discover:

  • How to Take a Romantic Vacation for Two
  • Where To Find The Most Romantic Destinations in North America
  • Package Rates & Information

Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa, Whistler, British Columbia

Just a two-hour drive north of Vancouver, British Columbia, sits Western Canada’s premier tourist …

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Bear Safety: How You Can Stay Safe & Aware While Trekking the Backwoods

by David Webb March 30, 2010

Discover the Bear Necessities: How You Can Be Bear-Safe in The Forests Of North America

In This Safety Article You Will Discover:

  • How to Be “Bear Aware” in North America
  • What To Do In The Event of a Bear Encounter
  • How To Avoid Bear Encounters
  • Tips & Tactics for Keeping Bears at Bay

I remember it well. Two friends and …

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