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Oh Ottawa!

On 2 Mar 201629 Feb 2016 By Andy RoamsIn adventure, backpacking, budget travel, hostels, travel, travel tips9 Comments

Howdy there! Yes, taking a wander to Canada for today’s blog, a place I’ve been twice but hardly ever blogged on. Today I want to draw your attention to the capital Ottawa, in Ontario but very close to the border with Quebec (not so far from the USA either – Vermont is the closest border. …

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