Food is one of the best ways to get to know a local culture. Cooking classes are an immersive experience that allows you to learn new skills, meet fellow travellers, and of course eat delicious food. What if you’re not able to travel right now or feeling nostalgic? Well the good news is that there […]
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Travel Virtual Experiences – How to See the World From Home
You may not be able to leave your home right now but if you’re itching to travel, here’s an exhaustive list of some of the best travel virtual experiences around the world. From world-class cooking classes to famous museums and epic sunsets, these’ll keep you plenty busy for the next little while. How to travel […]
Best World Map with Pins for Travellers at Home
As travellers, we’re always seeking to bring a slice of our adventures, experiences, and ultimately our memories home. We do it by collecting things like magnets and pins, and we also trinkets small and large to display proudly at home. One way of bringing the world home is by putting up a large world map […]
Rosetta Stone Japanese – How good is it for learning Japanese?
For the past number of years now, I’ve been making trips to Japan and one thing that I continuously come back with is the feeling that I really should learn how to speak Japanese. Saying thank you (arigatōgozaimas) and a lot of head bowing only takes you so far. To make sure I’m ready for […]
Best Offline Maps App for Travel that Isn’t Google – How to Import My Maps into Maps.me
When it comes to travel, map apps are an indispensable part of our toolkit that sits loaded on our smartphone. We use it to find read reviews of nearby restaurants, find pins on a pre-planned route, browse custom maps, and maybe even the best closest emergency bathroom. It’s one of the single reasons I don’t […]
Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Review – Finally Another No FX Markup Credit Card in Canada
There are a lot of credit cards to choose from as a Canadian but as it stands right now there isn’t a stand out travel card that has all the perks most are looking for and also helps prevent you leaking money with every swipe of the card when you’re out of the country. What […]
Booking.com $25 CAD Cash Bonus After Your Stay
Are you planning on making a hotel booking and looking for a deal? Sure you could price comparison shop, or you could play the long game and collect points or get a free stay after 10 bookings but let’s be honest, that takes forever. If you just want straight up savings without complicated steps or […]
How Good is Rosetta Stone for Learning Mandarin Chinese? – Review
Rosetta Stone has to be one of the easiest ways to learn Mandarin I have a confession. My Mandarin is pretty terrible. Languages have never been my forté and despite my parents attempt to correct this with the dreaded Saturday Chinese school, and even my own attempts by spending a month in Shanghai, I’m kind […]
What is TICO and why it matters when you travel
This article was created in partnership with TICO. If you’re a Canadian living in the province of Ontario, the TICO logo is surely something that you connect with travel. We see it on travel agency websites, pamphlets, and in stores. The blue, white, and green flag with “tico.ca” in bold letters in the middle is […]
10 Reasons Why You Will Love An Eastern Mediterranean Cruise
Spanning many modern and ancient civilizations, picturesque beaches, dazzling architecture, and mouthwatering food galore, there’s so much to be excited about when it comes to Eastern Mediterranean cruises. The grandeur of this region of the Mediterranean Sea is unmistakable as each port brings more of your imagination to life whether it’s through stunning landscapes, delightful […]