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Looking for an awesome activity in November? The

Looking for an awesome activity in November?

The Guelph Film Festival is just the ticket! Running from November 3rd until November 11th, this local celebration of documentary storytelling has a wide range of films to see.

Committed to providing a platform for a variety of voices, the GFF allots 50% of the schedule to Canadian films, 50% to female-identifying directors, and 50% to diverse directors. There are even tiny docs by kid filmmakers!

The Guelph Film Festival aims to engage its audience with thought-provoking films that are equally entertaining. In their words, “…that doesn’t mean it always needs to be intense. Joy can be a radical act”. With the state of the world right now, we could all use more joy and community building. There’s no better way to do so than by sharing stories.

The festival is free to people under 30 and the rest of ticket prices are Pay What You Want, thanks to community sponsors.

Call a friend, bring your family, or knock on a neighbour’s door that you don’t yet know too well. Invite them along and then why not head to one of Guelph’s many delicious eateries afterwards to share food and conversation together.

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Fall time feels these days - all the vibrant colou

Fall time feels these days - all the vibrant colours, little coccinelle 🐞visitors, catching up with friends, and the 2nd annual Vansgiving meetup!

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Having spent my last 2 trips to Ireland in this ar

Having spent my last 2 trips to Ireland in this area, I can say with a smile that you’d best save this post for your future trip to Ireland!

Here are 7 things for you to do in County Clare, Ireland on a sunny day.

* Head to the beach! About 2 km long, the popular Lahinch Beach stretches around Liscannor Bay beckoning you to dip your toes or enjoy it from the land. There’s a lovely pathway to walk along, with many opportunities to stop and take in the views as you breathe the salty air. 
* Swimming, sailing, fishing, and kite surfing are all popular water activities to give a go here while on vacation.  
* Surf! Lahinch Beach is one of the most popular surf spots in Western Europe. It’s even fantastic for beginners. There are plenty of schools to book a lesson with or to rent a surfboard if you didn’t bring yours in your carry-on.  
* Eat Fish and Chips with a view. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from in Lahinch, some of which have killer patios where you can savour your seafood and simultaneously enjoy oceanside views. 
* Get dessert at Spooney’s Ice Cream. You didn’t think we were skipping the most important part of the meal, did you? Proudly “cow-to-cone”, all of their flavours are homemade with donations from the cows just 5 minutes down the road. 
* Enjoy a trad session at Gus O’Connor’s in Doolin. While there are plenty of places on the west coast to catch a bonafide trad (traditional music) session at, Gus O’Connor’s is up there with the best of them. 
* Find love at The Matchmaker Bar in Lisdoonvarna. Sure, who doesn’t love a travel romance?

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How do I afford to travel so often? This is the n

How do I afford to travel so often?

This is the number one question people ask me about my travels. To be honest, it was the question I used to ask the most too.

Over a decade ago I was in university, working my butt off to pay for school and secretly all I wanted to do was travel. It felt so unattainable with how expensive tuition, books, and gas were. Then I learned about travel hacking and my life changed.

Today I pay myself to travel by using the right tools to pay for my daily expenses.

Grocery bill rising? At least I’m earning points.
Gas prices rising? Still earning points.
Gifts to buy for another baby or wedding shower? Points!
Rent? Yup, I’m still earning points.

Over the years I’ve saved thousands on flights, including peak season and last minute flights. In fact, I just booked another trip to Europe for this year, at Christmas time, and the round-trip flight cost only $150.

Clients of my Pay Yourself to Travel online course have:
* brought their families on affordable vacations
* celebrated birthdays without breaking the bank
* avoided credit card debt while planning their dream trip
* spent a 10th of what their buddies did on a bachelor party flight (and yes, they were on the same flight as their friends)

Sounds like something you want to implement too? Book a free 15-minute consult with me by commenting “SIGN ME UP!” below.

#travelwithtmc #payyourselftotravel #canadiantraveller #travelhacks #pointsandmiles #travelmore #spendless #travelmorespendless #savemoneylivebetter #traveltip

Why does IG not show reels to people when my face

Why does IG not show reels to people when my face isn’t in them? It’s so annoying!

I was excited to put out the last reel with the colourful photos of Ireland. I wanted to represent more than the pubs, more than the green, and more than the few stereotypes it’s often associated with. It was enjoyable to play around with editing (I almost never edit in black and white, though I’m curious to dabble with it more), and I was genuinely interested to hear if there’s anywhere that you love to photograph, whether that’s for fun or for a more in-depth hobby.

Maybe it was the time I put the reel out at, maybe it was a poor quality video, maybe I tagged too many accounts or used too many hashtags. At least I used a trending audio…
 But if my face is in whatever I put out, even if it’s me typing on my computer (how boring is that?!), the “content” will undoubtedly be shown to thousands of viewers.

I get it. Humans and faces are engaging. I like seeing your face too…but sometimes I want to see what your eyes have seen. I want to be delighted by things that delight you enough to snap a photo or take a video of them. I want to be presented with a different perspective from my own when I browse content online.

There’s of course an argument for playing the game, and sure, that has to be done for just about everything in life. Fair enough. But sometimes (/ a lot of the time) I just don’t want to put my face in a reel or carousel post because it’s not relevant or (in my opinion) interesting. I want to share quirky things I notice. And windows and doorways. And tell stories of the people I meet.

Okay…rant done…for now. 😉 Oh, and here’s my face for the algorithm.

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Snaps of Ireland over the past 11 years. In addi

Snaps of Ireland over the past 11 years.

In addition to the music, the language, the banter, and the storytelling that I love so much about Ireland, it’s the pops of colour everywhere that steal my heart. Between the moody skies and the painted buildings, there’s no shortage of interesting things to photograph in my favourite country!

Is there a place that you love to capture?

#travelwithtmc #ireland #irelandphotography #ireland🍀 #irishpride #gaa #irishpubs #dublinireland #adare #lahinch #lovedublin #loveireland #🇮🇪 #discoverireland #irelandtravel

There’s no one answer to this question. For som

There’s no one answer to this question.

For some, it’s to explore. For others, it’s to reconnect. For many, it’s to create lifelong memories, to relax, to celebrate, and on and on.

Whatever your reason, the point is GO!

Get out there and see the world.
Interact with others.
Get out of your routine.
Get into the present.

Come home and share your experiences, the good and the bad, as well as the mediocre.

Save some for yourself too. Journal, take photos, record video, revisit them in your dreams.

Why travel? The world is too wonderful and complex and quirky not to experience as much of it as you can.

#travelwithtmc #travelmore #getoutandexplore #whytravel #womenwhotravel #canadiantraveller #exploretheglobe

Using travel rewards points and miles changed my l

Using travel rewards points and miles changed my life.

In university all I wanted to do was explore the world. However, tuition, books, gas for my car, and Tim Hortons bagels (the cheapest thing on campus to eat) swallowed up my money.

I juggled between 2 and 4 jobs as a student and very quickly learned how expensive life’s necessities were - forget how much the fun stuff costs. The day didn’t have any more hours I could work, and though I saved money by living at home, I often felt like I couldn’t get ahead and save much money.

Luckily, I also learned that being at a “disadvantage” or having a lack of something (re: unlimited funds) was an opportunity to become resourceful and creative. Yay for the Internet! Searching for “travelling on a budget”, I found 2 websites that opened my eyes to possibilities I didn’t even know existed. Thanks to Canadian Jodi Ettenberg of @legalnomads and American Matt Kepnes of @nomadicmatt, I learned about people travelling full-time, how to stretch your budget, and properly using points and miles to reduce the price of flights.

“Sign me up!”, I thought, and down the rabbit hole I dove.

Initially, most of the information I found on travel hacking was for Americans. Over time, more information became available for Canadians and I started to put everything I was learning to practice. Eventually I switched my credit card from a cash back to a travel rewards one. I kept learning new tricks and applying them to my travels. It was actually happening - I was travelling more and spending less!

Friends and family started asking how I afforded to travel so much…and so the Pay Yourself to Travel online course was born.

If this resonates with you, tap the link in my bio. There’s no reason why you can’t make your everyday spending pay you back in crazy affordable flights too.

#travelwithtmc #payyourselftotravel #travelrewards #pointsandmiles #canadiantraveller #canadiantravelhacker #travelhacks

Facts. More Facts: You can be that friend too. Ma

Facts.

More Facts: You can be that friend too. Maybe not the travel to a gadjillion places in one year part if you work a traditional job…however the afford to travel part is 100% within reach for you.

I’ve been researching and implementing ways to pay myself to travel for over a decade. Lucky for you, I’ve packaged it all into an easy-to-use online course!

Valued at nearly $500, it’s yours for only $275. What a deal, eh!!!

You’re going to learn:
* Personal finance tips
* The difference between credit and charge cards
* How credit scores work and how to build a healthy credit score
* How to maximize earning in various travel rewards programs
* The best ways to redeem travel rewards
* How your travel values impact your travel style
* How to plan for short- and long-term travel goals
* The best flight tools
* Canadian travel hacks
* How to find affordable accommodation
* Book, movie, and podcast recommendations for travel,
* And more!

Check out the link in my bio for the Online Travel Coaching Course and learn how to pay yourself to travel just like I do!

#travelwithtmc #payyourselftotravel #travelhacks #canadiantraveller #affordabletravel #onlinecourses #travelmoreforless #traveltipsandtricks

Without fail. It’s been 11 years since I moved

Without fail.

It’s been 11 years since I moved to Dublin. I’ve visited another 7 (I think) times, not including the family trip when I was a child and swore I’d never return.

It’s funny how a place can do that.

Each time I return to Ireland, my parents half-jokingly / half-seriously ask if I’m coming back home to Canada, my siblings say, “why don’t you move to Ireland already?” (they also say I’m not allowed to), my Irish friends say, “good to have you back, welcome home”.

I’ve thought about it each time. I thought about it this time.

For now I just need to figure out how to ship my campervan over the Atlantic to Ireland for next year…

#travelwithtmc #ireland #welcomehome #homeiswhere #irish #discoverireland #irelandlove

If you’re not learning how to use points and mil

If you’re not learning how to use points and miles to fly (however often you’re in the skies), you are doing yourself a disservice.

Even if you fly once a year, learning how to pay yourself to travel is incredibly worth it - and it‘s so easy!

A few weeks ago I was talking to one of my closest friends who lives in Europe. She was telling me how she hates painting and has to paint her house. If we lived in the same city, or even a couple hours drive away, I’d be there to lend a hand. So why not fly there to help out?

Everyone’s first response is “money”. That makes sense. Paying hundreds or thousands of dollars on a whim is not the smartest financial decision!

However, this flight cost me only $150 in taxes and fees after using points.

My van costs $120 to fill up and that only gets me 450 km - 550 km on a tank.

The decision was easy.

So now I’m here, back in Europe for the week to spend time with a close friend, revisit a place I love, and go on a few adventures, all while working remotely.

Your travel might look different than mine, but your wallet will be just as chill.

If you want to learn how to pay yourself to travel too, leave a comment below, send me a DM, or check out the link in my bio for the Online Travel Coaching Course.

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