150 Very Canadian Ways to Celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday
byCanada 150 may have come and gone but this list is still great to celebrate all things Canda! 50 Canadian Things for Canada 150…
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Getting to the Source of Vancouver’s Rise to Beertopia with Vancouver Brewery Tours
byCurious what makes Vancouver beer scene so great? Come along as I search for answers with Vancouver Brewery Tours. It didn’t take me long…
5 Reasons to Visit Yellowknife in the Fall
byWhen a visitors centre member says “ don’t visit in the fall,” you know something isn’t right. That is what I was told on…
Searching for Life in DEdmonton, Alberta’s Capital of Boring
byIt’s pretty easy to put Edmonton down. It’s cold in the winter and covered in mosquitoes in the summer. The seasons in between can…
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Staying Weird in Portland – Inn at Northrup Station Review
byPortland is my favorite city in the United States for several reasons. Portlanders are laid-back, the beer is plentiful, the coffee is on point,…
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Portland May be Weird but their Beer Sure is Good! – Brewvana Craft Beer Tour Review
byFrom its laid-back lifestyle to lovable oddities, Portland is known for a lot of things. Perhaps what ties it all together is the local…
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Understanding Coffee Culture with Portland’s Third Wave Coffee Tours
byPortland is known as beer city but as I recently found, stealing Milwaukee’s nickname of Brew City would be more fitting. Along with having…
Drink & Learn: A New Orleans Cocktail Tour for your Brain
byMy first visit to New Orleans was a series of peaks and valleys. We arrived late, dropped off our bags, and headed straight to…
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Where to Stay Outside of the French Quarter – Drury Inn & Suites New Orleans Review
byNew Orleans is one of the most popular party towns in North America, and it shows. On my last visit I stayed at the Sheraton, a…
Isla Mujeres: The Perfect Escape from Cancun’s Tourist Traps
byCancun’s rise to the top of resort destinations has, not surprisingly, taken its toll on the city. Along with the hordes of college students…
In a New York Minute – Unique Things to Do on a Short Layover in NYC
byNew York City has so much to offer visitors. From Broadway shows to world-class museums and famous sites seen in film and television, there…
Sea Cow Tipping in Blue Springs State Park Florida
byAh, the majestic Sea Cow. Is there anything more beautiful? Ever since hearing Jim Gaffigan’s bit on manatees (flip-flops, blob of shit) I have…
Visiting Universal Studios Springfield USA – My Harry Potter World
byWhen I went to Super Bowl XLIX, I was ticking off something pretty huge for my travel bucket list. At the same time, Erin…
A Walk Along St. Thomas’ Charlotte Amalie Harbor
byOne of my favourite spots in the Virgin Islands is St. Thomas, and I haven’t even been past its harbour. I was visiting St….
5 Tips for Visiting Universal Studios Orlando
byWith my recent return to Florida, I had the chance to experience Universal Studios for the 3rd time. On this visit, I came to…
Discovering the Street Art of Islas Mujeres
byCancun enjoys long stretches of sandy shoreline and the high-end resorts that sit upon them. Booking a Cancun holiday is an easy ticket to…
Exploring BC by Bus – Adventures in Harrison Hot Springs
byOver 150 years ago a group of adventurous pioneers capsized their boat in the rough waters of Lake Harrison, British Columbia. Instead of meeting…
Visiting Maho Beach – St. Maarten’s Beach for the AvGeeK
byFull disclosure, I’m not a fan of the beach. This should be clear with the lack of beach-related posts on this blog. Also, you…
My Top 5 Things to do in Chicago
bySweet home Chicago. It’s home of the blues and heart-stopping pizza. It’s also home to its share of tourist traps. Thankfully I am here…
Family-Friendly Activities to Get Your Blood Pumping in NYC
byFamily-Friendly Activities to Get Your Blood Pumping in NYC ew York is home to some of the world’s best restaurants, theater, and nightlife. This,…
5 Cities in California You Didn’t Know You Needed to Visit
by5 Cities in California You Didn’t Know You Needed to Visit Visitors will find Roseville tucked into the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills…
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A Peek Inside the Toronto Maple Leaf Lounge
byMy business class lounge review continues with a peak inside the Toronto Maple Leaf Lounge. This was stop #2 on my 9 business class…
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A Peek Inside the Edmonton Maple Leaf Lounge
byWith my recent booking of 9 business class flights on only $325 came access to business lounges all over the world. First up on this…
Something for Everyone: Hotels in California
bySomething for Everyone: Hotels in California The Golden State; known for its unique landscapes that range from incredible beaches and arid desert to ancient…
5 Things You didn’t do in San Francisco (but should)
bySan Francisco is full of must-see sights like the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz but also has its share of tourist traps. On your…