What is a Workation? I Went to Whistler to Find Out
2022 Update: I recently did a short interview on CBC Radio about the factors to consider before taking a workation. This segment is currently…
Aeroplan Booking Tips for 2022 – A Breakdown of My Current Bookings
With Covid restrictions easing I’ve decided to proceed with my first international Aeroplan booking in over two years. Over this gap, much has changed…
What To Do in Thunder Bay, Ontario – A Three Day Guide
Are you searching for what to do in Thunder Bay, Ontario? Read on for this three-day guide on the best sights, activities, and eats…
The Silver Islet General Store Is Turing 150 Again. Here’s Why It Matters.
Submerged off the tip of the Sibley Peninsula in Northwest Ontario lay one of Canada‘s most prosperous mine shafts. Although washed away by Lake…
What’s the Best Travel Blogging Camera for 2022? – My Camera Kit Review
Are you searching for the best travel blogging camera? Here’s my take along with a rundown of my new camera kit lenses and accessories….
Climbing Mount McKay – Thunder Bay’s Thunder Mountain
Thunder Bay may be known for the Sleeping Giant, however, comparable views can be found closer to home and with a fraction of the…
Visiting the Canadian Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa
Canada‘s contribution to the world of aviation is both interesting and significant. There’s no better place to take it all in in the Canadian…
A Guide to Thunder Bay Restaurants, Food, & Drink
Are you searching for the best Thunder Bay restaurants and food? I ate my way from Neebing to Silver Islet and have highlighted my…
This Life in Trips 2021 Travel Review and Look Ahead
The déjà vu is real. I am writing this in the same coffee shop I was sitting at in early March 2020 and the…
Is VIA Rail Business Class Worth The Upgrade?
VIA Rail’s business class adds extra comfort and elevated service to an already enjoyable way to travel—but is it worth the upgrade? I travelled…
Air Canada eUpgrade Credits – How To Maximize Value & Convert to Business Class Seats
Air Canada eUpgrade credits might be confusing to use, but I found on a recent booking that 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…
Exploring the West Coast: 3 Days in Tofino & Ucluelet Itinerary
After far too many months cooped up inside, I made a post-pandemic restrictions trip to Vancouver Island. I spent 3 days in Tofino covering…
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…
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…