Why people are taking vacations to pick up new skills

The Decibel by The Globe and Mail

Aug 31, 202600:18:40News & Politics

The demands of modern life seem to grow every day, leaving little time for people to pursue hobbies. Many Canadians are leaving vacation time unused. In light of this, a growing number of people have started devoting the...

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