The world is not as it was in our parents' day: there are boundless opportunities to make money, spend it and save it all over again. The same can be true for exploring. Almost every country on the planet is open for business and hungry for your tourism dollars.

True, you can find yourself at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico for under a grand, but if you're looking for a real adventure, why not consider a volunteer holiday, a vacation that serves as an opportunity to work in developing nations, helping those who need every able body?

Or, if you're considering an extended vacation but can't afford it, a working holiday might be in the cards. The federal government has agreements in place with at least a dozen countries, allowing Canadians to live and work overseas for months at a time.

With a little creativity your choices are limitless. Here are some samples of where your journey can take you.