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…
Reviews
My take on Travel gear, Accommodations, Excursions, and Attractions.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 Snorkelling Hol Chan in Belize
byHol Chan is one of Belize’s top tourist attractions 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…
A Chefparade of Flavour – Budapest Cooking Class Review
byLast fall I made some pretty awesome discoveries in Hungary. Although spending a day tracing Erin’s roots in the rural village of Mor was…
Ditching Baggage Fees AND Cramming More In – HOBOROLL Review
byOne of my biggest travel mistakes while globetrotting for 14+ months was checking my luggage. I shudder to think about what that cost me…
Posada de Los Volcanes – Where to Stay in Panajachel, Lake Atitlan
byWhile exploring the towns of Lake Atitlan, I first needed to figure out where to stay in Lake Atitlan. I made this my hub…
Staying Rustic in Antigua – Candelaria Hotel Review
byWhile touring Antigua’s cobblestone streets I had the absolute pleasure of calling the Candelaria Hotel home. Not only was this rustic hotel my favourite…
Why San Juan Del Sur Didn’t Win me Over
byLet’s get this out-of-the-way, I don’t surf. I tried it once and swallowed more saltwater and got stung by more jellyfish than the seconds…
Swiss Air Business Class Review
byWith the second half of my 9 business class flights for $325 came a posh return flight across the pond. This time, it’s a…
My Viking River Cruise Rhine Getaway in 120 Photos
byLast fall I got to experience a week-long Rhine Getaway with Viking River Cruises. It was a trip filled with castles, historic windmills, great…
A Peek Inside the Zurich Swiss Air Lounge
byLast up on my European leg of business class lounge reviews is a peek inside the Zurich Swiss Air Lounge. Once again my early…
Relaxing like a Viking at the Sola Strand Hotel
byNorway is known for its stunning fjords and incredible hikes, not its beaches. While planning my trip to the Stavanger Region I stumbled on nearby…
A Peek Inside Vienna’s Austrian Air Lounge
byFirst up on the tail end of my RTW lounge reviews is Vienna and a peek inside the Austrian Air Lounge. This stop marks…
48 hours at the 25Hours Goldman Hotel
byWith Frankfurt’s perception of being a boring banking town, the quirkiness of the 25Hours Goldman Hotel was a pleasant surprise. I’m not exactly sure…