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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]