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The Essentials
Hey travellers! Over the past two weeks, I’ve covered some packing tips and tricks of mine – we’ve gone over how to pack a backpack for extended travel, and what to bring in your carry on. Today, we’re looking at what my “must-haves” are – those essentials I can’t leave home without. Packing Guide Part 3: The…
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Enter to Win!
Hey readers! We’re a week into the Literally, Katrina book give-away contest and this is a reminder to get your entries in to win! I’m giving away a copy of Giller Prize-winning author Elizabeth Hay’s new novel His Whole Life, a story that stares down tough questions with wit and grace. The winner will be announced on Episode…
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Book giveaway coming your way!
Hello readers, With a new podcast episode on its way (Monday!), I want to let you in a little not-so-secret-secret – to celebrate the launch of the Literally, Katrina podcast, I’m giving away a book! Exciting! As a thank you to all of you for listening to Episode 1 and subscribing to the podcast, I will…
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I wonder, I wander
Hello, all! I just finished watching this week’s episode of Amazing Race Canada (hilarious, amazing, I’m in love) and I’m suffering from a major case of the travel bug. There’s nothing like a good backpacking trip with a friend or family member – I’m honestly considering signing up to compete next season. Anyone want to…
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Episode 1: The Winnipeg International Writer’s Festival
Hello readers and listeners! I am so excited to release the very first episode in the Literally, Katrina podcast series! In today’s episode, I chat with Charlene Diehl, Director of the Winnipeg International Writer’s Festival – Thin Air 2015 – as well as Méira Cook, one of Winnipeg’s own authors who will be speaking at…
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Off the Beaten Track
Hello readers! A new school year has started, and with new beginnings comes a new blog theme – exciting! As many of you may know, I’ve done a lot of traveling in the past and I have major wanderlust. I’ve picked up a few travel tips and tricks throughout my travels that I’ll be sharing with you…
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The Dogs by Allan Stratton
Hey there readers, It’s hot and stormy out and there’s nothing better to read poolside (or lakeside!) than a little summer suspense. Check out The Dogs by Allan Stratton, an award-winning Canadian writer who will be in Winnipeg this September for Thin Air 2015, the Winnipeg International Writer’s Festival! I’ll be partnering with the festival this year…