It can be hard to remember that Indonesia is comprised of more than just Bali, but this island nation, made up of more than 17,800 islands, is home to an incredibly diverse range of cultures, religions and ecosystems. About 400kms…
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Stop and smell the mountain air in Whistler this June. Now that ski season is over and the summer surge hasn’t yet kicked off, it’s the perfect time to head up the Sea-to-Sky for an action-packed (cheap) outdoor weekend.…
Is your New Year’s resolution to explore more? Well, join the hordes of Vancouverites hoping to get their adventure on in 2017. Wile away winter in a cabin in the woods or set up your tent in front of…
As the weather darkens and the gloom of Fall sets in, most Vancouverites sadly store their hiking boots away and dream of drier times. It’s the struggle of a true West Coaster. But despair no more, for fall is…
Here at Loose Lips we want to make things easier for our readers. We’ve given you advice on where to meet others in the city, we’ve even given you advice on what’s culturally (and geographically) appropriate to name your…
Hostels have evolved leaps and bounds from the dingy, rundown backpacker accommodation of the past. Nowadays, with the rise in flashpacking and boutique bunking, the range of novel sleeping options is endless. Everyone is competing to offer the craziest…
So you’ve decided to go travelling. You’ve booked your tickets and your tours, planned your routes and now you have to pack everything you’ll need into a 60L backpack… You already know the basics – bringing clothes that match;…
Brisbane Airport had more than 21.8 million passengers travelling through in 2013. A number that has been steadily increasing as more flights are choosing Australia’s third busiest airport as a gateway for international connections. Yet despite being over an…