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Updated: 7/10/20 | July 10th, 2020 (Originally published 3/30/15) Hope. Fear. Excitement. Traveling for the first time produced a wave of emotions. When I left to travel the world on…

Posted: Panama City is known as the shipping and financial hub of Central America — but there’s much more to the city than that. Panama City is a bustling, lively…

Posted: 7/6/20 | July 6th, 2020 Dalene and Pete Heck, the duo behind Hecktic Travels is also the team at Road Trip Alberta! Dalene and Pete are Alberta raised and…

Posted: 7/2/2020 | July 2nd, 2020 California. It’s the third-largest state in the country and home to over 40 million people and a range of environments and landscapes: dense forests…

Posted: 6/29/20 | June 29th, 2020 I’ve been on many road trips around the US over the years. It’s by far my favorite way to explore the country. One state…

Posted: 6/26/2020 | June 26th, 2020 Balancing natural beauty, historic architecture, and a modern flair, Oslo, Norway’s beautiful capital, is a city that punches well above its weight. It’s small…

Posted: 6/25/2020 | June 25th, 2020 Madrid is an energetic city known for its late nights, historic sites, and delicious cuisine. It’s a massive city bursting with beautiful architecture. I’ve…

Posted: 6/22/2020 | June 22nd, 2020 If you’re like me, you might be wondering what the future of travel holds now that more countries are easing lockdowns and opening borders.…

Posted: 6/18/20 | June 18th, 2020 Over the last six months, Coronavirus has devastated the world. Millions have gotten sick, hundreds of thousands have lost their lives, and entire economies…

Posted: 6/11/2020 | June 11th, 2020 Few destinations in the world bring in the crowds like Barcelona. It’s one of the most incredible cities not just in Spain, but in…