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Cristina is a 20-something Canadian, a journalist by trade and traveller by passion. She's trading in the conventional 9-5 to live life by her own terms and experience the world. Travolution is local, experiential travel on a budget, and trip planning for the experience-seeker. Live, eat and travel like a local. Cubicles not welcome.
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Bologna: A First Taste of Local Life
Having just hopped off the train from Firenze to Bologna’s central train station, I anxiously navigated myself to the BlogVille house on Capo di Lucca, and through a city that…
Experiences
Small Ways to Volunteer that Make a Big Impact
When my friends Matt and Caro, from Passport and a Toothbrush set off for their around-the-world journey, they knew it could quite possibly be a life-changing experience. Their epic adventure…
The Oldest Chocolatería in Madrid
Spain, you pleasantly surprised me. Forget Switzerland and Belgium. Of all the chocolate in Europe, I didn’t know Spain is where I would find the richest one. In Madrid, the oldest…
Where to Eat in Barcelona: Cerveceria Barnabier
I’m always seeking out authentic foods wherever I travel. There’s nothing better than experiencing the local flavours and culinary style of another culture. So what’s the best way to find…
Overcoming Fear: My Bungee Jump in Nanaimo, British Columbia
When I travelled to British Columbia along Canada’s beautiful west coast, I wasn’t expecting to plunge nearly 200 feet off a bridge over the Nanaimo River. It doesn’t sound like…
Finding Authentic Paella in Spain
Mmm.. my favourite local dish! Spain is inundated with tons of places that serve up their signature paella in restaurants, tapas bars, and street-side stands. But just because a guy…
Original Tiramisu
With Easter around the corner, my Italian house is definitely not going to be without….Tiramisu! This is the original, Make Me Happy Dessert! Wonder why this coffee dish makes me happy?…
Popular Posts
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Why I turned down my dream job. Twice
Posted on | 9 CommentsI finally have an ounce of courage to sit down and admit to why I am where I am today. While some have outright told me it is nothing but... -
Portugal’s Secret: Pasteis de Nata
Posted on | 9 CommentsHop on Tram 15 from downtown’s Figueira Square or Comercio Square or take the railway train from Cais do Sodré to the small town of Belém for the creamiest, softest, (and oldest)... -
Postcard Sunday: Adventure Travel in Austria
Posted on | 9 CommentsThis week’s Postcard Sunday comes from Austria where I discovered 3 amazing adventure travel ideas anyone can do! Check out my original and complete guest post on thePlanetD.com ... -
To Hostel or Not to Hostel? 5 Myths about Staying in Hostels in Europe
Posted on | 15 CommentsI’m often asked why I opt for hostels instead of hotels in the cities I go to. The answer is easy. I want to travel cheaper so that I can... -
The Best Way to Experience the Eiffel Tower
Posted on | 10 CommentsI have fallen in love with the Eiffel Tower. No matter how many times I return to Paris, I feel like it’s unfaithful of me if I don’t fit this... -
Albania in Photos
Posted on | 4 CommentsI’m well aware of the degree of inequality that exists in so many different countries outside of my own but it wasn’t until I got my first up close and... -
The Human Towers of Spain
Posted on | 8 CommentsSpain is unique in so many ways but the cultural aspect that makes this country stand out from the rest is their human towers. The popular sport is found in...
Travel Planning
