So it’s only taken me 6 years since starting Going Awesome Places to go to TBEX, also known as the Travel Blog Exchange. I was seriously skeptical going into it whether it was going to be worth my time. Now that I’m back from TBEX 2018 in Ostrava, Czech Republic, I can share my thoughts […]
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Extreme Sports Insurance For Canadians – Are You Covered?
This blog post was created in partnership with travelcuts however all opinions and experiences are my own. Now this is probably something you’ve thought about but you never looked into. It’s pretty simple: When I buy travel insurance as a Canadian, how do I know if I’m covered for extreme sports that I plan on […]
Cheapest Way To Travel Europe – Getting Around On A Budget
This blog post was created in partnership with dealchecker however all opinions and experiences are my own. I can remember when I was a broke exchange student, living in Europe. I wanted to explore but my budget was tight and needed to squeeze every penny to make it count. Finding the cheapest way to travel […]
How to Stay in a High-End Timeshare Resort for Dirt Cheap
Your accommodation choice can often dictate your entire vacation experience, it’s the main factor between a mediocre vacation and a truly spectacular one. There’s no greater feeling than when you book your dream suite, villa, or room for a price in your budget. Typically, travelers immediately search for local hotels, hostels, B&B’s, or vacation rentals […]
6 Tips For How To Pack Smart and Efficient When Travelling As A Guy
This blog post was sponsored by Ypres Clothing however all opinions and experiences are my own. I know the feeling as a traveller. When you’re preparing for your upcoming trip and packing your suitcase or backpack, there’s so much excitement around what to bring, but as you get closer to figuring out all the clothes […]
How To Get Into China Without A Visa – The Story of How The 144 hour In-Transit Visa Saved Mary
If you’ve ever toyed with the idea with travelling to China, you’ll know that the People’s Republic does not kid around when it comes to their visas. Those who frequent the home of the Great Wall will tell you that you should always apply for an entry visa at least 3 weeks prior to your […]
The Great Canadian Bucket List – Creating Your List and Making It Come True
This post has been sponsored and brought to you by Intercontinental Hotels Group Creating bucket lists have kind of become a thing. Not that it’s a new concept, we’ve always had ideas for where we want to go next. Since creating a term around building an actual list and the world becoming smaller and smaller, […]
Review: Skyroam Solis Portable Wifi Hotspot Device – Never Worry About Data Or Battery Again
The way we travel today is so different than before. One of the biggest change is in technology and how we connect to the world and as our smartphones become more and more integrated in our lives, so to is how necessary they become when we are on the road. For better or worse we […]
PING Festival – Influencer Conference in Helsinki – My Thoughts and Wrap Up
Wow what a whirlwind of a week. Flying in from Toronto to Helsinki, I spent some time to explore Finland’s capital city but more importantly, I was in this new part of Scandinavia because I was invited to attend a conferenced called PING Festival. The truth is I had never heard of the conference up […]
The Art of Trip Planning – We’re Headed to Japan!
I often get asked how I plan my trips. That’s when I take a deep breath and think about how I actually do it. It’s actually a good question because I know that trip planning is no easy task. There’s quite a lot involved and it’s different for every single trip but if I think […]
