A Peek Inside the Toronto Maple Leaf Lounge
My business class lounge review continues with a peak inside the Toronto Maple Leaf Lounge. This was stop #2 on my 9 business class…
Why you Should Visit Cairo Now
Note: I wrote this article BEFORE the tragic bombing of the Russian Metrojet airliner. That said, I still stand by this post on…
Air Canada Business Class Review
Air Canada Business Class Review First up on my 9 business class flights on one $325 reward ticket is my Air Canada business class…
A Photo Walk Around the Pyramids of Giza
Is the thought of visiting Cairo a little to uneasy for you? Here is my photo walk around the Pyramids of Giza to prove…
How to Avoid Aeroplan Taxes and Fees
Part three of this Aeroplan hacking series takes a look at saving you money. Yes, money. It may come as a surprise to most but…
How to Maximize Aeroplan Points
Next up on this Aeroplan hacking series is how to maximize Aeroplan points. If you have read the first post in the series you…
How to Accumulate Aeroplan Points Fast
For years now I have been taking advantage of Aeroplan points. I’ve used them to fly to South America, Asia, New Zealand, and Europe – all…
How I Booked 9 Business Class Flights for $325
I’m writing this from 33,000 feet above the Atlantic. From my lay flat EgyptAir seat, I can see the sunset over Greenland. With the amount…
My Guide to a Great Cairo Layover
Thinking of a short visit to the Pyramids of Giza? Why not do it while on a layover? Read on for my guide to…
A Peek Inside the Edmonton Maple Leaf Lounge
With my recent booking of 9 business class flights on only $325 came access to business lounges all over the world. First up on this…
5 Reasons why I will Return to New Zealand
Never before have I said that I can’t wait to be back somewhere while still in that country until New Zealand. While on my…
Wine on Waiheke, Rain or Shine – Auckland’s Easy Escape
With three straight rainy days in Auckland we decided to get out of the city and try the wine on Waiheke Island. Enough grey…
Experiencing Napier with an Art Deco Vintage Car Tour
In the early morning February 3, 1931, Napier, a bustling port town on New Zealand’s west coast, was rocked by a tremendous earthquake. The majority…
5 Reasons why Snapchat for Travel is Great
For the past couple of months, I’ve been using Snapchat for travel and for the past couple of months I have been kicking myself…
Wellington Eats – Zest Food Tour Review
It didn’t take me long to come to the conclusion that Wellington is, indeed, cool. While researching why it’s known as the Capital of…
A Uniquely Wellington Stay at the Museum Art Hotel
While in town researching why Wellington is the Capital of Cool, I had the opportunity to stay at the Museum Art Hotel. Little did…
What makes Wellington the Capital of Cool?
There’s a lot of buzz around New Zealand’s capital of cool these days. With the likes of BBC naming Wellington one of the “hottest cities of…
Crossing the Cook Strait in Style – Kaitaki Plus Lounge Review
After a long, but ridiculously beautiful, drive across the South Island I was ready for a break. The 3-hour+ ferry crossing of the Cook Strait provided just…
Wings over Wanaka, New Zealand – Classic Flights Review
Confession time. I’m an aeroplane nerd and not just a little one. I have alluded to this over the years with posts on visiting…
5 Things to do in Queenstown that aren’t Extreme
From jumping out of planes to falling off of bridges, Queenstown is where extreme sports fans go to play. But what if you like…
A Stunning Day to Milford Sound with Real Journeys
A visit to New Zealand’s south island isn’t complete without seeing the incredibly stunning Milford Sound. For me, this almost didn’t happen. Thankfully the clouds parted…
5 Uniquely Odd Seattle Sights
From a distance, this tech savvy and aerospace engineering city looks polished and straight. Look a little deeper and you will find some seriously…
Making the Most of 3 Days in Singapore
Singapore is truly a unique city, and if you find yourself exploring South East Asia, it is definitely worth checking out. You only need…
The Craft Beer Down Here with Dave’s Brewery Tours
Mention “Foster’s” in Australia and you are guaranteed a look of disgust. This shouldn’t come as a surprise. Big beer brands around the globe…
Sydney in a Half Day – Bonza Bike Tours Review
With my limited time in Sydney, I was searching for a quick way to cover as much of the city as possible. Not only…