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There are many hidden travel tips and secrets that we've learned over the years and we want to share with you the best of them to make sure you learn from our mistakes and overall travel better and smarter.

How Does Travelzoo Work and What Are The Current Hot Deals?

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Travelzoo is one of the original brands that always brought the best travel deals to consumers. For those that are finding out about them just now or have been skeptical about their offers, I’m hear to bust the myths behind them. I’ll be diving into “how does Travelzoo work?”, “is Travelzoo legit?”, and “are their […]

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Air Canada’s Aeroplan Changes and the New American Express Cards

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This post was sponsored by Amex Bank of Canada. The views and opinions expressed in this blog, however, are my own. American Express is not responsible for maintaining or monitoring the accuracy of information on this website. It’s been a long time in the making but Air Canada®* has finally announced the completely transformed loyalty […]

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Top Virtual Cooking Classes Around The World

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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

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Booking.com $25 CAD Cash Bonus After Your Stay

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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 […]

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How Good is Rosetta Stone for Learning Mandarin Chinese? – Review

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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 […]

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What is TICO and why it matters when you travel

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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 […]

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10 Reasons Why You Will Love An Eastern Mediterranean Cruise

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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

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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 […]

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