Welcome to Marc's Travel Shop

Welcome to Marc’s Travel Shop where I have curated products and services that I just can’t live without. Ok, I could live without them, but these products definitely make my travels smarter & efficient.  I 100% use and stand by these products. Many of them are Canadian based small businesses that I have discovered over the past 9 years of adventures and exploration. #SupportLocal where-ever possible.

Some of these products and services do pay me a small affiliate fee but I can assure you that is not why I am recommending them. I recommend them because I use them.

Products I love to Wear

Duer Live Free Adventure pant

I absolutely live in my DUER Live Free Adventure pant. So much so I have bought a second pair! Their denim and other offerings make this Vancouver clothing company #1 in my books. Versatile and stylish options that travel well and make me look good whether I am hiking a trail or dining out. Jogger by day, pant by night.
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Vessi Footwear

This Vancouver based shoe company has been on my feet for almost a full year now. I have 3 out of their 4 styles. My new favourite is the just released Weekend Kicks, inspired by our favourite kick’s from the 90’s. All Vessi shoes are stylish, lightweight (perfect for travelling) and waterproof. Getting caught in a downpour no longer means you’ll have wet feet for the rest of the day.
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Canadian Made Face Masks

I love to support small businesses and if you are looking for a Canadian company making fashionable and functional face masks then I have compiled a great list of companies across Canada. From fashion designers to home based businesses all are represented here.
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Web & Cloud Based Services

Bluehost – Website Hosting

I’ve been with a few web hosting companies over the years and so far I am thrilled with the service, support and offerings that Bluehost offers. Automatic updates of my WordPress, backups and pricing in CA$ so I don’t get dinged every time the CA$ vs US$ changes.
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KelbyOne – Photography and Photo Editing Tutorials

Looking to up your photography, videography, and photo software skills? KelbyOne offers a great online platform that offers a low cost subscription service with tutorials covering many topics that will help up your “creator” skills. All classes are online and are taught by recognized experts in their fields.
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TripIt – Online Travel Planner & Flight Tracker

There is no APP I use more than Tripit when I am on the road. My airline, hotel, and car rental reservations are all in one place with easy access for me to find. I currently use the free plan but there is a low cast monthly plan for those that want the extra services it offers. It also works offline if you are in a place where you have turned your data off. No more digging in my emails for a reservation # again.
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Dropbox – Cloud Storage

I could not live/work without Dropbox. I have been using it for over 10 years and every file, photo and video I have created for work is there. I sync across 3 devices and so can access anything I need using any device wherever I am. Plus my plan includes a 30 day file recovery option which allows me to access files i may have accidentally deleted.
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Tech and Products I love

Anker – Portable Battery Charger

Being on the road without a back up power bank for your smart phone is like snorkeling without a mask, you just shouldn’t do it. I never leave home without my Anker PowerCore. I have an older model but it still holds 4 full charges and can charge 2 devices at the same time. It is a battery life saver after many hours of photography and video capturing my adventures.
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Rapidx MyDesktop Multipurpose Charging Hub + Wireless

When I first got my Rapidx MyDesktop Multipurpose Charging Hub I didn’t realize what I had been missing before. All my devices plugged and charged into 1 device. Wireless charging for my phone, 3 USB slots for my Apple Watch and AirPods + Kobo e-reader & 2 regular outlets. And best of all it offers surge protection. Great for travelling and charging/protecting my devices when I’m on the road.
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Joby GripTight One – Gorilla Pod for Smartphones

Probably the most versatile item in my backpack. I use it as a tripod to take photos and as a mike stand for my Roland R-07 digital recorder. I have also been known to wrap it around the rearview mirror of my rental cars so I can use my phone camera for a time-lapse video of some of my scenic drives. It is stable, flexible and has magnetic “feet” that allow me to secure it almost anywhere.
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Roku Express with Remote IV

I have cut the “cable” cable and consume almost all my movie and TV shows via streaming services like Netflix, BritBox, AcornTV and Amazon Prime. What I hate though is watching them on my laptop or smartphone. I spend enough time on those devices which is why I love my Roku Express so much. I can connect it to almost any TV and log in to WiFi and all my services are there and up to date.
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R-07 High-Resolution Audio Recorder

Doing interviews and recording them on my phone is ok, but nothing beats the portability and sound quality of the Roland R-07. Great for recording podcast interviews on location and transferring them to my laptop for editing is as easy as downloading for the micro SD card. Plus there is an easy to use companion smartphone app for remote control and management.
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weboost Drive Reach cell phone booster

There is nothing more frustrating when I am on the road than a dropped phone call, Spotify cutting out and my Google Maps no longer updating. I’ve entered the no or low cell phone range. No more thanks to weBoost signal boosters. They have home and vehicle options priced for your needs that boost the signal up to 32 times what is normally received. Great for camping, road trips and those of us that live outside cell phone hot spots.
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