Foodborne Disease
By Deborah Sanborn
With a little help from NASA, great food can be a big part of your next great adventure ...read more
Tuberculosis
By Deborah Sanborn
An old disease makes a comeback in some parts of the globe and health experts tell travellers to exercise caution...read more
Travel Health Insurance
By Deborah Sanborn
Statistically speaking, it probably isn't going to happen. but what if it does—and you’re the one it happens to?...read more
Jungle Love
By Ian Wright
Ian Wright is mad for rainforests, "voodoo" medicine and especially orphaned orangutans...read more
Backpacker BUZZ: Issue 60
By Hostelling International
Hostelling International, for the most part, is all in its name. The world’s largest network of hostels includes more than 4,000 of them in over 80 countries. But the scope of this network extends well beyond its annual 35 million...read more
Global Volunteer Guide 2006
By Outpost
Our annual comprehensive guide to global volunteering and making a difference overseas.
Whether we have two weeks, two months or two years, more and more Canadians are signing up to teach in classrooms, provide medical aid, build schools and dig ditches around the world than ever before. From raw and eager teens to savvy 75-year-olds, [...]...read more
Loco for Coconut
By Don Douloff
Like blood pudding, sesame oil and black olives, coconut is a love-it-or-hate-it kind of food. Rich, subtly sweet and assertive, coconut’s flavour is as distinctive as it is irresistible...read more
New Balance MT110 Trail Running Shoes (Men's)
All the sensitivity and lightness of barefoot runners with the traction and protection you need for long singletrack runs. Your lightweight edge on race day. More details
MEC Tace Jacket (Men's)
Engineered to shield you from wind and light rain. Its versatile fabric is robust enough to combat gusty and wet weather, yet light and airy enough to keep your core at a comfortable temperature. More details
MEC Oasis Sleeping Bag 0/+10C
A roomy, dual-temperature barrel bag with a poly-cotton lining that's comfy next to the skin. Put the thinner side on top when it’s warmer, and the thicker side up when it's cooler. More details
Cactus Creek Multi Adapter + USB Port
Keep your electricity gobbling gadgets – including USB charged ones – fed and happy almost anywhere in the world. This universal adaptor fits wall outlets in most countries, and features a safety lock. More details
MEC Spirit 40 Backpack
You don’t limit yourself to one activity in the alpine. Why should your pack? Hit the trail, swarm that crag, or swoosh those freshies. With a 40L capacity and an internal stay, the Spirit 40 lets you go equipment-intensive without sacrificing carrying comfort. More details
Aquapac Mini Electronics Case 108
If you must take your smart phone with you while kayaking, sailing, or kite boarding, this case protects your gadget from wetness. The flexible material lets you operate a touch screen, buttons, or switches. More details
Salomon Techamphibian 3 Sandals (Women's)
Roam between land and water with this evolved hybrid of shoe and sandal. The Techamphibian 3 blends the protection of a shoe with the lightweight comfort of a sandal. More details
MEC Travel Pouch
This handy travel pouch carries grooming accessories, medication, and other personal items. Available in three sizes to suit your personal care needs. More details
MEC Merino Lightweight 2 Hoodie
This hoodie is built in nature's own technical fabric – merino wool. It's warm even when it's wet. Plus it's soft, itch-free, stretchy, and buffers well against sudden temperature changes. You'll appreciate its antimicrobial properties. More details
Chawel Chawel Sport Change Anywhere Towel
This portable changing room you can wear also doubles as a neck pillow or a small blanket. Great for use while camping, at the beach, or at paddling put-ins and takeout’s. Made of quick-drying 100% polyester with an anti-snag and antibacterial finish. More details
