Things to Do in Juneau: What to See Beyond the Cruise Port
Juneau, Alaska is one of the most scenic and walkable cruise ports in the state, offering easy access to nature, history, and great local…
Hi, I’m Shaun; lover of memorable experiences, great food, and overall awesome times. I live to travel and aim to measure my life by the experiences gained through it. This Life in Trips is a collection of those experiences as well as a place to inspire and educate others who are looking to find more out of life.
Juneau, Alaska is one of the most scenic and walkable cruise ports in the state, offering easy access to nature, history, and great local…
Ketchikan, Alaska was one of my favorite stops along the Alaska Marine Highway ferry route, and for good reason. While most ferry passengers stay…
For years, the Alaska Marine Highway ferry had been on my radar—a rugged, offbeat way to get to and through Alaska. Some call it…
Portland is my favorite city in the United States for several reasons. Portlanders are laid-back, the beer is plentiful, the coffee is on point,…
From its laid-back lifestyle to lovable oddities, Portland is known for a lot of things. Perhaps what ties it all together is the local…
Portland is known as a beer city, but I recently found that stealing Milwaukee’s nickname, Brew City, would be more fitting. Along with having…
After a rocky flight across the pond, I decided to do a British Airways World Traveller Plus Review. Is it worth the cost? Read…
My first visit to Copenhagen was an impromptu one. A quick two-night stopover on my way between Oslo and Stockholm left me wanting more….
If you’ve been curious about the new Air Canada Café Montreal, you’re not alone. If you have been following along, I am a big…
While plotting a creative way home from Montreal to Vancouver using Aeroplan points, I stumbled across a peculiar rock during a Google search—El Peñón…
If you’ve been following along on my travel adventures, you already know I love a good train trip. From zipping across Europe with a…
If you’re searching for the ultimate Medellin coffee tour, you’re not alone. As a self-proclaimed coffee lover who’s sipped and savored around the globe—from…
Before visiting Colombia, I didn’t know much about Colombian cuisine. If you’d asked me to name a traditional dish, I probably would’ve mumbled something…
Situated on Lake Ontario’s north shore, Kingston, Ontario often gets overlooked. Despite passing through many times while traveling between Toronto and Montreal, I never…
This is not something I would normally cover on a travel blog, but this story deserves to be told. And after years of struggling…
After spending a week soaking up the vibrant culture of Colombia’s second-largest city, one thing is clear: if you’re wondering where to stay in…
Miami is not one of my favorite places. It feels fake and like a playground for those that can afford it. So for my…
Flying Avianca A320 Business Class from Montreal to Bogotá wasn’t exactly what I’d call a premium experience, but it was a step up from…
Whitehorse, the tiny capital of the Yukon, is one of Canada’s most northernly cites. Located a short two-hour twenty-minute flight north of Vancouver, it…
To live anywhere as frigid and remote as the Yukon takes a particular type of person. A little wild, a lot adventurous, and a…
Welcome to our in-depth guide to visiting Dawson City, Yukon. Whether you’re curious about what are the things to do Dawson City Yukon and…
Some pilgrimages aren’t religious, but they’re no less sacred. For me and one of my best friends—both lifelong Tragically Hip fans—our recent trip to…
When you think of Munich, beer halls, bratwurst, and Bavarian charm instantly come to mind. For me, the city has always been synonymous with…
This WestJet Premium Economy post was last updated in May 2025 While checking in for a return flight from Ottawa to Vancouver, I snagged…
Aeroplan multi-city bookings are something I try to use on any redemption outside of North America. With a bit of creativity and patience, it’s…