Backpackerbucks founder, Jay Holliday, presents a first post about the concept, the charities, and his passion for travelling the world and helping out a bit along the way.
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An odd title for a travel blog but it just happens to be my home town. I have been to many countries and visited wonderful cities. Victoria is right up there with the best of them.
Taking the ferry over from Vancouver is a treat in itself and much nicer than the Vancouver – Naniamo run. You come incredibly close to some beautiful Gulf Islands and the funky houses that dot the landscape. Sailboats and fishermen share the waterways while orcas and porpoises can sometimes be seen.
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Moving along the “Gringo Trail” I take in much of this fantastic country.
Nicaragua is a little bit of the wild west smack dab in the middle of Central America. An up and comer on the backpacker circuit and very budget friendly.
Backpacking on the Gringo Trail into Honduras and the Bay Islands.
Guatemala is full of adventure and fantastic sights. You will be amazed and want to return again and again.
