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…
Reviews
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, 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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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…
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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…
Touring the Baltics in Style – Lux Express Review
byWhile hopping my way through Europe I found that flying was almost always cheaper than taking the train. $20 to Norway? $15 dollars to…
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RTW Backpack Test – Thule Stravan Review
byWith the giveaway of my around-the-world tested Timbuk2 Snoop Messenger bag I was left with the sudden need of a replacement. Although I loved…
7.5
Redeye Remedy: Air Canada 777 Business Class Review
byAir Canada 777 Business Class Review With a short notice trip across Canada came last-minute prices that had me looking at using points instead….
9.8
FlashAir Review – Putting the “Insta” back in Instagram
byWhen my Instagram account started picking up steam I caught some flack. Not because my filter choices were bunk or because all I took was selfies. No, because…
This Life in Trips to Go – GPSmyCity Travel Article App Review
byExciting news friends! Now you can take This Life in Trips with you on the go thanks to a partnership with GPSmyCity. What does…
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A Peek inside the Vancouver Maple Leaf Lounge
byOn recent redeye trip across the country, I decided to bump up my flight to business class. This was done in an effort to…
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…
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…
A Day Trip Snorkeling Hol Chan in Belize
byHol Chan is one of Belize’s top tourist attraction for a reason. It is part of the Belize Barrier Reef, second to only the…
Avianca Business Class Review – Airbus 320 Yay or Nay?
byNext up on my 9 business class flights around the world for $325 is the Central and South America carrier, Avianca. This is my first trip…