2012 in Numbers
I love numbers. I love seeing how everything works out be it days abroad, money spent, staying on budget, cities been to. So come and click in and check out my statistics for my travels in 2012.
Read More2012 Summary
2012 has been an extremely fun year for me. I travelled 4 continents and 14 countries. So I figured I would give you a summary type post about my entire year filled with my a dazzling photo of moi (har har) along with a Post line-up for each country I visited. Here we go.
Read More12 Who of 2012
It is impossible to travel and not meet people. Letting those people into your life is something you need to work at. Sometimes due to my constant moving I don’t open up to new people whom I know I won’t see after tomorrow. But more often than not, I let myself trust the person, and turns out, they are fabulous people that I can’t imagine not meeting. People are important to travel, and these 12 people made my travels in 2012 incredibly memorable.
Read More12 “What” of 2012
As each day passes I like to think there is one thing I have learned. It needn’t be monumental nor life altering, but something new for me to ponder be it a thought, a skill, or an idea. So with the end of 2012, here is a list of 12 things that I learned throughout the year, be them big or small, they all left an impression with me.
Read More12 “Where” of 2012
2012 was a big year of travel for me. I visited 4 continents, 14 Countries, and met countless people. But because I like to organize my thoughts and my adventures in different ways. I thought I would present to you my Who/What/Where of 2012. Who I met, What I learned, and Where I loved best. So to start it off, here is the Where I loved best and recommend to other travellers from 2012:
Read MoreChristmas Gifts For a Traveller
It’s that wonderful time of year again. The time when everybody embraces their giving spirit and trades wrapped and bow-tied boxes with each other. Yes – It’s Christmas time. And this Christmas, if you’re feeling extra generous you should buy these gifts for the traveller in your life.
Read MoreMy Criteria For The Perfect City
As a traveller we judge. Not to be negative, but to form opinions in our mind and shape our emotions and reactions to a destination. Certain things draw me to a destination while others repel me. But when it boils down to the small details, I have a set of 3 criteria, that when are met, form the Perfect City.
This Is How I Plan: Mexico
So big news: I’m going to Mexico. After spending 2 months in Canada I had to leave. So after checking out multiple flight options around the world, the cheapest round trip ticket I could find was to Mexico. And well, I’ve been dying to see Mexico for a long time. It is RIGHT THERE just south of Canada (Ok not JUST, but as Canadian’s distance is relative). So This is how I plan:
Read MoreStaying Safe as a Solo Female Traveller
One of the main things people (namely my mother) is concerned about is my safety while I travel. My response is always I’ll be fine. It never really goes through my mind as a topic to be considered. But only because I feel I naturally put up defences to help protect myself and ensure my safety. It takes less so the use of physical protection in the form of a body guard or armour and 100% more so the use of your built-in protection; Common sense and Natural Instincts. So to ease those travel worried minds – here are a few things I do to Stay Safe On the Road.
Read MoreMy 23rd Birthday Travel Wish list
My 23rd Birthday Travel Wish list
Since it is my birthday today – the 25th of March, I have decided to write my birthday travel wish list. Like every good traveler, I am constantly thinking about the next destinations I want to visit, the next adventure I want to take, the next culture I want to experience, and the next site I want to marvel at.
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I'm Chrystal McKay, a 23 year old Canadian girl who travels the world seeking knowledge. I am a World Citizen, Globe Trotter, and Continuous Learner. A Lover of Ancient Ruins, Castles, Churches, and all things Old and Beautiful. Follow me as I learn my way around the world.
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