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 […]
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The Best Europe SIM Card For Data – A Review of KnowRoaming
In today’s world, international roaming feels like such a backwards idea. Why is it so complicated when all you want to do is grab your phone, fly to a new country, and just have things work? This is something we’ve all wrestled with whether it was your recent trip to Europe or you’ve crossed the […]
4 Companies That Plan Amazing Race Inspired Surprise Vacations
Are you the kind of traveller that embraces the unknown, competing to win, enjoys making new friends, and loves the idea of a surprise vacation? There’s a new movement afoot in the vacation space that is taking a different approach to travel. A big reason why we travel is because we want to have see […]
TBEX Travel Blogger Conference – Is It Worth It For Non Beginners?
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
8 Great Cities Everyone Should Visit Before They Die
So, you’ve finally decided to put travel on your bucket list, but you’re not sure which cities would be worth your time and money. Not to worry. Listed below are 8 great destinations you must visit before you die. (Seriously, I’m not taking no for an answer!) We’ll also take a look at some of […]
144 Hour In-Transit Visa – Get Into China Without A Visa
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 […]
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 […]