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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.
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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....
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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QUIZ: Would you rather: In-flight edition
Travel is often a rewarding experience, and jumping on an airplane headed to an exciting destination never gets old....
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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...
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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...
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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...