Welcome to Passportunities – Solo and Budget Travel

Hi, I’m Darcie: an engineer by week and a budget travel content creator by weekend. Travelling has always been an outlet for me and I love sharing tips, itineraries and my experiences after a trip. A blog is the perfect way to share that with the world. Here, you’ll find a ton of helpful information from itineraries, to budgeting, to solo travel tips, and more. Your passport gives an opportunity to discover the beauty of the world and the people in it, but it doesn’t have to stop there!

I have a passion for travelling but also supporting local. National and international travelling can be expensive, so I encourage you to explore your own city to keep things interesting in your day-to-day life. I share local Ottawa and Ontario content regularly, on top of international travel itineraries. Included are my own personal recommendations to a supportive community and to support local. Solo travel and budget travel are the top two ways I prefer to travel and this space is filled with tips for both. You’ll find the following here:

1. Local Ottawa guides and itineraries with a flair for photography and supporting local small businesses
2. Ontario road trip destinations
3. Canadian travel itineraries and lists of things to do in cities I’ve personally visited
4. International budget travel itineraries and tips for travelling to destinations I’ve been to
5. Tips for solo travel and how to keep a travel budget (including specific budget travel breakdowns)
6. Packing list and tips to packing light

You’ll also find photography tips and instagrammable locations across the globe. I purchased my first DSLR camera in 2016 and have been working on improving my composition and editing ever since! I started by exploring more of Ottawa with my camera to learn how to take wonderful photos for my trips. That led me to being part of a supportive photography community in the capital and taking beautiful travel photos. My passion for photography has flourished since 2016 and I love sharing the knowledge I’ve accumulated over the years here.

Read the Latest Posts on Passportunities

• 7+ Unique Getaways near Ottawa for an Exciting Weekend
  It’s fun to get away for a night, or a weekend. There are so many experiences so I’ve put together a list of Unique Getaways near Ottawa to try.
• Complete Canadian Winter Packing List
  Canadian winters can be chilly but here’s how you can dress to stay warm! Complete with a list of the best places to visit in the winter!
• Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo Review | Amazing Madeira Hike
  Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo hike is the main reason I decided to add Madeira to my Portugal itinerary. It’s a must do, and worth it for the trip to Madeira!
• Safe Solo Female Travel Destinations from Someone Who’s Been There
  Here’s a list of safe solo female travel destinations I’ve personally been to and loved! Always keep your wits about you!
• The Best Travel Insurance for Budget Travellers
  I’ve always purchased travel medical insurance for all my international trips, and I recommend you do too! I’ve been lucky enough to not have to use it (yet!), but I feel much better about being covered if I need it. With budget friendly insurance plans from soNomad, there’s really no downside to incorporating the cost of medical travel insurance in your international budget.