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Jessica Padykula

Jessica Padykula is a Toronto-based writer and editor who regularly covers travel and lifestyle trends. When she’s not writing or researching a story she can be found planning trips to places near and far in a never-ending quest to travel the world.
Jessica Padykula is a Toronto-based writer and editor who regularly covers travel and lifestyle trends. When she’s not writing or researching a story she can be found planning trips to places near and far in a never-ending quest to travel the world.
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Cheap and free things to do in Cancun

Cheap and free things to do in Cancun

Cancun is a popular destination along Mexico’s Mayan Riviera, famous for all-inclusive resorts, white sand beaches and turquoise water. While...

When to buy, when to fly: Tips for checking off the most popular bucket list destinations for Canadians

When to buy, when to fly: Tips for checking off the most popular bucket list destinations for Canadians

Do you have a travel bucket list? If you do, you’re not alone. There are so many places to go...

20 cheap and free things to do in Amsterdam

20 cheap and free things to do in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a bucket-list city for many travellers thanks to its Instagram-worthy canals, buzzing nightlife, charming neighbourhoods and relaxed pot laws. And,...

10 tips for exploring Hawaii on a shoestring budget

10 tips for exploring Hawaii on a shoestring budget

Paradise usually doesn’t come cheap. But there are some little-known Hawaii deals that will let you see the Aloha State on a shoestring budget. Here are 10 travel tips.

Boxing Day travel deals across Canada

Boxing Day travel deals across Canada

If you’re thinking about a shopping spree this winter, there’s no better time to score deep discounts than Boxing Day....

QUIZ: Would you rather: In-flight edition

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Travel is often a rewarding experience, and jumping on an airplane headed to an exciting destination never gets old. But...

12 Cheap and free things to do in Seoul, South Korea

12 Cheap and free things to do in Seoul, South Korea

Visiting Seoul, South Korea’s eclectic and bustling capital, doesn’t have to be an expensive experience. There are plenty of things...

10 haunted hotels where you can actually spend the night

10 haunted hotels where you can actually spend the night

With Halloween right around the corner, you may be itching to find something spooky to do. That might mean watching...

52 super cool things to do in Las Vegas

52 super cool things to do in Las Vegas

Sure, Las Vegas is synonymous with gambling, partying, epic buffets (and sometimes, epic hangovers). But did you know there’s a...