Lisbon to Porto – A Weekend Guide to Portugal’s Prettiest City
Getting from Lisbon to Porto is affordable and fast making it a great bonus stop for those visiting Portugal. With historic wine cellars, riverside…
How I Turned My Dead MacBook Into a Free Business Class Flight
Out of the blue, my less than two-year-old MacBook Pro died. Despite babying it throughout ownership, it decided it had enough and would no…
Al Dhabi Lounge Review – Abu Dhabi International Airport
With a 5 1/2 hour layover in Abu Dhabi, I was keen to check out its business class lounges. Due to the pandemic, I…
Three days in Muscat, Oman – What to See and Do
As I found on my three day visit, Muscat Oman offers so much more than its neighbouring capitals. Here’s why. With the Al Hajar…
Oman Air Business Class Lounge Review – Muscat International Airport
As I found on my Oman Air First-Class lounge review, the business class lounge, surprisingly, has much more to offer guests. With time to…
That Time I Inadvertently Fasted for Ramadan
Millions fast from sunrise to sunset on purpose. I fasted for Ramadan by accident. Here’s why. Last spring I took a memorable trip through…
Oman Air 737-900 Business Class Review – Manama to Muscat
My Oman airline experience continues through the Middle East with this Oman Air 737-900 business class review. Although it was a short hop between…
I Went to a Tim Hortons in Oman and Immediately Felt at Home
What’s it like inside a Tim Hortons in Oman? I head to Muscat to find out. I am one to try out local food…
Pearl Lounge Bahrain Airport Review – Is it Worth a 5-Star Skytrax Rating?
What’s it like inside the Pearl Lounge Bahrain? Let’s find out. After an excellent but exhausting day tour of Bahrain, I arrived at the…
Tips on Visiting Wadi Ash Shab – Good to Know Before You Go
Turquoise blue pools of water surrounded by mountains with a secret waterfall at the end. This is my time hiking to Wadi Shab. Unlike…
12 Unique Things to Do in Bahrain on a Cruise Stop or Layover
For such a tiny nation, Bahrain packs a lot in. From getting lost in its souq to visiting a centries old fort, there’s no…
My Tried and Tested Aeroplan Credit Card Churning Strategy
Would you like to build up enough points to take an incredible trip every year? Wondering how to get Aeroplan Points fast? Here’s my…
Oman Air First-Class Lounge Review – Muscat International Airport
On the tail end of my amazing trip to the Middle East, I got to spend an incredible four hours in the Oman Air…
Oman Air First Class Review: Boeing 787-9 Muscat to London
Pre-flight massages and a private cabin in the sky. This is my Oman Air First Class experience. How do you cap off on an…
Bahrain Layover – Covering The Country Tip-to-Tip in Just 24 Hours
From the Tree of Life to celebrating Ramadan with locals, here are my takeaways from an eventful Bahrain layover. If you’ve been following along,…
Vancouver Maple Leaf Lounge Review – YVR International Departures
With the announcement that Air Canada is re-opening some of its lounges, I thought I would look back at my time enjoying them. Read on…
Air Canada 777 Business Class Review – Vancouver to Cancun
With a short notice trip across Canada came last-minute prices that had me looking at using points instead. Aeroplan options weren’t much better leaving…
Travel Recap – My First International Trip Since the Pandemic Started
Khinkali, Ramadan, and ridiculous business class flights. This is my travel recap highlight reel. It’s funny how you can wait for seemingly ever for…
Carry-On Only Travel Tips – How To Pack Light For Long Trips
Pack light and pack right with these carry on only travel tips. Over the last few years, I have become accustomed to carry-on only…
Etihad Business Class Review: A350-1000 Istanbul to Abu Dhabi
From a cabin crew discussing orgies to a less-than-perfect check-in experience, my Etihad business class review got off to a turbulent start. Of all…
Copa Club Lounge Review – Panama City Airport (PTY)
After spending a day touring Panama City and its famous Canal, I was back at the Tocumen International Airport for a Turkish Air flight…
Panama City Layover Tour – What to See & Do When Passing Through
The Panama Canal is an engineering marvel and an important passage that affects 6% of the world’s commerce. Seeing this historic lock system in…
Copa Airlines Business Class Review – Is it Worth The Upgrade?
On my first international trip in 2+ years, I got the chance to try out several new (and new to me) lounges and airline…
Searching for the Best Nanaimo Bar in Nanaimo? Here Are My Top Picks.
Come along as I hit the Nanaimo Bar Trail in search of the best Nanaimo Bar in Nanaimo. When it comes to Canadian cuisine,…
My First International Trip Since the Pandemic Started – Routes and Plans
Is this the start of post-pandemic travel? Hopefully! I am kicking it off with this three-continent trip around the globe. Here’s my plan. Like…