Is VIA Rail Business Class Worth The Upgrade?
VIA Rail business class adds extra comfort and service to an already comfortable way to travel…but is it worth the upgrade? I travelled between…
Air Canada eUpgrade Credits – How To Maximize Value & Convert to Business Class Seats
Air Canada eUpgrade credits might be confusing to use but, as I found on a recent booking, there’s serious value to unlock. If you’re…
Going to a Saskatchewan Roughriders Game in Regina? Read These Tips First.
Going to Saskatchewan Roughriders game at Mosaic Stadium has long been on my Canadian bucket list. This past fall I happily ticked it off….
What Is Regina Style Pizza? In Short, More Curious Canadian Cuisine
To me, Canada’s gift to the culinary world always seems to land on the side of odd. Case in point, covering fries with gravy…
Should You Get a Visa or American Express Aeroplan Credit Card? I Say Both.
* Updated 2023 – American Express Aeroplan Credit Card referral program now offers a whopping 90,000 AMEX points on sign-up through a referral code!…
Sudbury Tourist Attractions As Experienced by a Semi-Tourist
With my grandparents living an hour outside of Sudbury, I frequently visited the area as a child. When I drove through town this past…
Alt Hotel Saskatoon Review – Sundown in the Paris of the Prairies
Perched on the banks of the South Saskatchewan river sits Saskatoon‘s best new hotel. The Alt Saskatoon is the perfect mix of modern design…
What to Do in Tofino and Ucluelet – A 3 Day Weekend Guide
After far too many months cooped up inside, I made a post-pandemic restrictions trip to Vancouver Island. I spent three awesome days searching out…
Visiting the Very First Tim Hortons – Canada’s Favourite Coffee Shop
The very first Starbucks in Seattle draws thousands of visitors per year. Every time I walk by I question why. Lineups are long and…
Black Rock Resort Review, Ucluelet BC – About as West Coast As You Can Get
Perched above a rocky outcrop on the West Coast of Canada’s Vancouver Island sits one of the most unique hotels in the country. Set…
Backpacking and a Bad Back – Not an Ideal Combo
Shooting, crippling pain like I have never felt before ran down my back and to the tips of my toes. I made it as…
Visiting Little Manitou Lake – The Dead Sea of Canada
With a salinity content three times higher than the ocean, The Dead Sea of Canada lives up to its name. While searching for unique…
Biking to Victoria From Vancouver – My First Overnight Cycling Trip
Biking to Victoria from Vancouver has long been on my to-do list. That said, two things have always gotten in the way; international travel…
Booking Aeroplan Flights Under the New System – My Tips and Takeaways
Curious about booking Aeroplan flights under the new system? Read on my first booking experience since Air Canada took over my favourite reward program….
10 Free-ish Things To Do in Vancouver, Canada
My adopted hometown Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the best places to live, and with good reason. From snowcapped mountains to its many…
Two Weeks in New Zealand Quarantine
Wondering what it’s like to experience the government-run and military-ruled New Zealand quarantine? Read on for one Kiwi’s take, pies and all. The Golden…
Chicago’s First Lady Architecture River Cruise Review
Are you thinking about taking a Chicago River cruise but not sure which company to go with? Interested in Chicago’s architecture and the stories…
3 Days in Chicago – What to See, Do, and Eat in The Windy City
Are you considering a trip to the Windy City? Read on my 3 days in Chicago including what to see, do, eat and drink….
Visiting Sleeping Giant Provincial Park – What to See and Do
Jetting out from the northwest shore of Lake Superior is one of Ontario‘s not-so-hidden gems, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. This 244 km² peninsula dominates…
10 Awesome Things To Do in Thunder Bay, Ontario
Looking for things to do in Thunder Bay, Ontario? Read on for a great list of sights, activities, and eats in the “Canadian Lakehead.”…
Hiking the Sleeping Giant – Northern Ontario’s Most Rewarding Climb
Hiking the Sleeping Giant will, undoubtedly, leave you breathless. Whether it’s from the sweeping views 600 feet above Lake Superior or the gruelling climb…
The World’s Most Interesting and Creative Crosswalks
Visiting world-class cities such as New York, London, and Tokyo, crossing the street is something you do, not visit. In these megacities, however, visiting…
YVR Plaza Premium Lounge Review
On the first leg of my trip to Africa this past Spring I got the opportunity to check out the revamped YVR Plaza Premium…
Things to Do in Percé Quebec in 2023
At the very tip of the Gaspé Peninsula, you’ll find one in Canada’s somewhat hidden gem – Percé Quebec. I say somewhat hidden as…
A Photo Walk Along Kuta Beach, Bali
Winter blues and cabin fever has set in for me so I am searching my archive for a little warmth. I found just that…