Alt Hotel Saskatoon Review – Sundown in the Paris of the Prairies
byPerched on the banks of the South Saskatchewan river sits Saskatoon‘s best new hotel. The Alt Saskatoon is the perfect mix of modern design…
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My take on Travel gear, Accommodations, Excursions, and Attractions.
Visiting the Very First Tim Hortons – Canada’s Favourite Coffee Shop
byThe 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
byPerched above a rocky outcrop on the West Coast of Canada’s Vancouver Island sits one of the most unique hotels in the country. Set…
Chicago’s First Lady Architecture River Cruise Review
byAre you thinking about taking a Chicago River cruise but not sure which company to go with? Interested in Chicago’s architecture and the stories…
Vancouver Maple Leaf Lounge Review – YVR International Departures
byWith 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…
YVR Plaza Premium Lounge Review
byJust before Covid-19 turned the travel world upside down, I had the opportunity to check of the YVR Plaza Premium Lounge in the US…
AMEX Centurion Lounge Las Vegas Review
byWith an 11:50 PM departure from Las Vegas and too much money lost at the blackjack tables, I opted to head to the airport…
Review: Air Canada 787-9 Business Class | YVR – YYZ
byOn my first flight since the pandemic started, I got to check out Air Canada’s 787-9 business class. This is something I have been…
Le Germain Québec Hotel Review – Hidden Comfort in Old Quebec
byOn the tail end of my three days in Quebec City, I got to check out Le Germain’s second-ever hotel property. Quietly tucked away…
CleanCare+: How Air Canada is Navigating Opening its Lounges During the Pandemic.
byThe second coming of the golden age of travel may well have come and gone. Or, at least that’s what I thought. Air Canada’s…
Hotel Château Laurier Review – Close to the Sights. Away From the Crowds
byDuring my three days in Quebec City, I walked everywhere. From battlefields to city walls over 300 years old, I covered it all. Yes,…
5.8 Air China Business Class Review | A330-300 HND-PEK
byCurious what Air China Business Class is like? Read on for my take. I really wanted to like Air China’s business class service. After…
2.8 Air China Business Class Lounge Review – Beijing (PEK)
byWith a five hour layover in Beijing, I had loads of time to check out the Star Alliance partner lounge. With limited amenities and…
My Must Have MacBook Pro Travel Accessories
byGot yourself a fancy new MacBook Pro? Congrats! Not only are they super sexy and tops in quality (minus the butterfly keyboard, of course),…
Lucha Libre Mexico City – How to Buy Tickets, Drinks, and Enjoy the Show!
byI was looking forward to a lot of things before my first visit to Mexico City. The tacos, tequila, museums, and more tacos were…
Munich Lufthansa Lounge Review
byWith a recent short connection through MUC, I surprisingly had enough time to check out the Munich Lufthansa lounge. Thanks to the short distance…
AirPods Pro or Bose? Which Is Better for Air Travel?
byAre you thinking about buying a pair of AirPods Pro or Bose wireless noise-cancelling headphones for travel? Can’t decide which to get? Let me…
24 Hours in Mexico City – What to See and Do on a Layover
byMexico City is massive. It’s home to over 20-million people and sprawls for miles. It’s also home to some incredible cultural and historically significant…
Tips on Visiting Teotihuacan – Mexico City’s Ancient Pyramids
byVisting Teotihuacan is visiting one of the country’s greatest mysteries. Who built it and why? Read on as I search for these answers. A…
10 Touring La Condesa Taquerias With Tasty Bites Food Tours
byOn my recent visit to Mexico City, I teamed up with Tasty Bites food tours to better understand the city’s love for tacos. This…
5.5 Is AeroMexico AM Plus Premium Economy Worth it?
byOn my recent trip to Mexico City, I got to check out AeroMexico’s premium economy product, AM Plus. I was especially excited as I…
10 A Wok Around Granville Island Food Tour Review
byLast year I tagged along A Wok Around Chinatown Food Tour and gave it praise for its cultural value and history lessons, not to…
10 Review: ANA Business Class Lounge – Haneda, Tokyo
byOn my last epic Aeroplan mini-RTW trip I not only had the pleasure of flying ANA business class for the first time, but also…
9.5 Review: ANA 787-9 Business Class | YVR – NRT
byOn the first leg of my latest Aeroplan mini round the world trip, I had the absolute pleasure of flying with ANA. Even better,…
Visiting the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella, Sri Lanka
byElla is a backpacker haven known for its many nearby hikes and chill bars to recover in afterwards. The real highlight of Ella, for…