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 […]
Best Travel Tips
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.
Best Canadian Travel Insurance For Extreme Sports
If you’re like me, you love to travel and seek new experiences. More often than not though, those popular activities are considered to be high-risk and dangerous enough that they’re actually not covered by Canadian travel insurance. Wait so you’re saying that activities such as ATV-ing, hot air ballooning, scuba diving, sea kayaking, and horseback […]
Cheapest Way To Travel Europe – Getting Around On A Budget
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 in Europe was addictive. It was almost a game where hunting for the best deal was exhilarating […]
6 Minimalist Travel Packing Tips
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 you want to bring, you start laying them out on your bed and you’re stumped. Is […]
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 […]
The Art of Trip Planning
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 […]
CLEAR Expedited Airport Security – Differences With Other Programs And Worth It?
Remember the days when flying was a relatively easy process? You checked in, got your ticket, breezed through security and before you knew it, you were at the gate and ready to fly. Today, well times have changed and it’s increasingly more frustrating, complicated and slow. There are multiple lines to choose from now, there’s […]
5 Of The Best Diving Spots In The World To Travel To
There’s something absolutely liberating about dropping to the depths of the deep blue, blowing bubbles of air, and watching in awe, a whole other world where creatures glide effortlessly. The best part about diving is that it is a true escape. With the sounds of everyday life tens of metres away, it’s one of the […]
How To Get Free Wifi At Shanghai PVG Airport
If you’re like me, when you land in a new airport, one of the first things you do is look for free wifi. Now what frustrates me the most at an airport, or anywhere as a matter of fact, is how 1) there isn’t free wifi and 2) they make you jump through hoops to […]
Can You Use NEXUS When Returning To Canada If You’re Coming From An International Destination?
It’s an age-old question…or at least it has been haunting me for a long time. I guess it was just one of those things where it seemed like a gray line so I always avoided it. NEXUS is after all a program between Canada and the USA to allow the easy crossing of borders (or […]