VIA Rail’s The Canadian Train Review: An Unbiassed Experience
byTravelling across Canada by train has long been on my bucket list. What better way to experience just how big and diverse my home…
Reviews
My take on Travel gear, Accommodations, Excursions, and Attractions.
7.5 British Airways World Traveller Plus Review
byThere are few things that make me happier while travelling than getting an upgrade on a long flight. That is what happened on this…
Pubs of Two Cities: Touring the Best Bars in Ireland’s Capital’s
byWith my road trip around Ireland cut short by a day because of one letter, my plans of touring the countryside had to be…
Visiting the Hockey Hall of Fame
by2017 marked Canada’s 150th birthday and because of that, saw me do some very Canadian things. I road tripped around the Maritimes, drank a…
Getting from YYZ to Downtown Toronto – UP vs. The Red Rocket
byUp until June of 2015, the only way to get from YYZ to downtown Toronto was by taxi or transit. Today, a cab from…
A Taste of Victoria Food Tour Review
byWhile exploring Victoria’s food and drink scene I enlisted the help of a local food tour to help me better understand what makes the…
Moosehead Brewery Tour Review
byWith 2017 being a big year for Canada, I felt the need to see as much of it as possible. Over the year I…
Learning to Lobster the Acadian Way – Shediac Bay Cruises Lobster Tales Review
byOf all the lobsters I consumed during my two weeks touring the Canadian Maritime provinces, Shediac, New Brunswick, takes the crustacean cake. This small…
Viking River Cruise Meals in 30 Mouthwatering Images
byViking does cruising right. Along with amazing guest services and comfort above all else, tours are included as is beer and wine during meal service. …
10 Ridgeback Lodge Review – This is Glamping in Canada at it’s Best
byQuietly tucked away in the hills of New Brunswick’s Kingston Peninsula sits one of Canada’s most unique accommodation experiences, the Ridgeback Lodge. With its…
Using Wi-Fi Access for the Best In-flight Entertainment
byToday’s air travel enthusiasts never need to miss a beat when it comes to viewing top entertainment while flying. The days of watching the…
Visiting Pier 21 in Halifax – Now More Than Ever
byOn my recent swing through the Canadian Maritime provinces, no stop was more moving than visiting Pier 21 in Halifax. This historic spot was…
Surviving the Sourtoe Cocktail in Dawson: Canada’s Quirkiest Cocktail
byTo live anywhere as frigid and remote as the Yukon takes a special type of person. A little wild, a lot adventurous, and a…
Visiting the Very First Tim Hortons – Canada’s Favourite Coffee Shop
byThe very first Starbucks in Seattle draws thousands of visitors per year, yet every time I walk by I question why. Lineups are long…
Perfectly Paired – Kingston Food Tours Beer & Bites Review
byAs I discovered during my we weekend visit to Kingston Ontario, Canada’s original capital city is surprisingly tasty. With easy access to nearby farms,…
A Peek Inside Canada’s Oldest Prison – Kingston Pen Tour Review
byFor a city that has produced iconic Canadian talents such as Bryan Adams and The Tragically Hip, it’s odd to say that the hottest ticket…
Hochelaga Inn Review – A Historical Stay in Canada’s First Capital
byThere are very few cities in Canada with stories to tell like Kingston, Ontario. From its origins as Canada’s first capital city to keeping…
1 V2V Empress Review – This Company Stole From Me!
by*Hello future V2V passengers. Please consider this update to my V2V Empress review before purchasing those tickets! Before you get into this V2V Empress…
Getting to the Source of Vancouver’s Rise to Beertopia with Vancouver Brewery Tours
byIt didn’t take me long to fall in love with Portland. It’s laid-back locals and love for great coffee and even better beer had…
Down the Danube | Viking River Cruise Highlights from Port to Port
byThe “Blue Danube” is Europe’s second-largest river and therefore, one of its most significant. For centuries it has connected different cultures and has provided…
9.3 Bose QuietComfort 25 Review – My New Favourite Carry On
byNoise canceling headphones are a great gift for any frequent flyer. As I found in my Bose QuietComfort 25 review, these great travel companions can…
9 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,…
9.8 Olympus E–PL8 Review – The Best Camera for Travel Ever?
byI credit much of my blog success to the Olympus E-PL5. This compact camera was key in taking me from point-and-shoot to semi-professional picture…
9.3 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…
10 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…