Country: Canada

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Travel Deeper with Gareth Leonard

I’m Gareth Leonard and this is a story about leaving behind everything comfortable I knew, in search of a dream…  I hope you don’t mind if I take a brief pause from the “Travel Deeper Australia” series to bring you the first ever T2T Trailer. This bad boy is long

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Best Montreal Parks - Girouard-Park
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Best Parks in Montreal To Spend The Day

While some enjoy blasting around cities hitting up bars, checking out attractions, or partying, some just want to find a place to curl up with a book and zen out. One place where this isn’t just possible, but encouraged, is Montreal, Quebec. A Canadian city with major European roots, visiting

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Me in San Diego before leaving for Buenos Aires, Argentina 2 years ago
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Tourist2Townie.com – 2 Years Deep

This past Saturday marked the 2 year anniversary of Tourist2Townie.com and my quest to travel deeper. On October 1st, 2009 I left everything comfortable in my life in search of something more. My dream was to become part of a foreign community, learn new skills, meet new people and experience

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TBEX Vancouver Group Shot
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June Update: What a Riot!

June Recap:     Current Mission Update: The Great American Road Trip* My Favorite Articles this Month: T2T Around the Web: Site of the Month: What’s to come in July: Upcoming Posts: GarethMy name is Gareth Leonard, a Marketing Director turned World Traveler with a passion for slow, meaningful travel.

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Vancouver Riots 2011 - Post Vancouver Canucks Stanley Cup Loss
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Vancouver Riots 2011

You could see the smoke billow up from behind the hotels in downtown Vancouver. Helicopters circled as crowds scattered and riot police moved in. I was watching the whole thing unfold from a comfy rooftop terrace high above all the chaos. As the Bruins netted their third of four goals,

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Riots in Vancouver Canada after Stanley Cup Loss Canucks vs Boston Bruins
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FOTO FRIDAY: Vancouver Riots

I stayed in Vancouver Wednesday night after the TBEX conference to experience game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals live. This was the 3rd time in Vancouver Canucks 41-year history that they’ve reached the Stanley Cup and I wanted to be a part of it. After witnessing the incredible game

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Surf in Nova Scotia, Canada
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Surf’s Up in Canada

Think of a surfing holiday, and a few stereotypes will rear their heads. Palm trees, beach bums, and clear warm waters: all things that you’re unlikely to associate with Canada. But although Canada is more famous for it’s mountain sports than water sports, it actually boasts some amazing destinations for the

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