Five Places to Visit Before it’s Too Late
byWith rising global temperatures, erosion, and Instagram geotagging, some of the worlds most iconic locations are at risk of overcrowding, being damaged, or disappearing…
Travel Inspiration
Because everyone needs a motivational kick in the ass now and then.
Three Days in Osaka – What to See, Do, Eat and Drink
byOn my first visit to Osaka I lined up a walking tour so I could better understand Japan’s second-largest city. Although I had good…
Interesting Facts About Tokyo You Probably Didn’t Know
byTokyo is a very old and enormous city with culture and tradition, unlike anything you’ll find anywhere else in the world. But as large…
Three Days in Kyoto – What to See, Do, Eat and Drink
byI first visited Kyoto in 2010 and immediately fell for its peaceful alure. Although it was a short one-night stay, it was easy to…
Three days in Colombo – What to See, Do, Eat and Drink
byFor my first trip to Sri Lanka, I was super excited, specifically, for my three days in Colombo. This excitement turned to slight concerns…
Where to Find the Raptors Murals in Toronto
byWith a recent lengthy layover in Toronto, I decided to head into the city and pay my respects to the newly crowned NBA champs,…
Three Days in Copenhagen – What to See, Do, Eat and Drink
byMy first visit to Copenhagen was an impromptu one. A quick tw0-night stopover on my way between Oslo and Stockholm that left me wanting…
What to do in St. John’s Newfoundland When the Fog Rolls in…and Won’t Leave.
byEver since I fell in love with Newfoundland in 2006 I have longed for my return. So much so that I just used the…
Three Days in Porto – What to See, Do, Eat and Drink
byIf I had a time machine I would use it to go back to 2015. Besides being the year I committed to travelling…
5 Things to do in Niagara Falls that are Actually About the Falls
byCan someone please tell me what a wax figure of Taylor Swift has to do with one of Canada’s Seven Wonders? How about an alien-themed…
Why Travelling Solo When You Are in a Relationship Makes Sense
byOne of the fastest growing travel trends in the world right now is travelling solo. Interest in solo travel extends far beyond young people…
5 things To Do in New Orleans That Do Not Include Booze
byNew Orleans and alcohol go together like a hurricane and a headache. It is one of the most popular bachelor party locations in North…
Exploring Cape Breton in 3 days – Too Much or Too Little Time?
byThe Cabot Trail and Cape Breton have long been on my Canadian road trip bucket list. As my East Coast trip grew near my…
Halifax Highlights in 3 days – What to See, Do, and Eat in Nova Scotia’s Capital
byNova Scotia’s capital city is a hub of business, education, and government services for the Atlantic provinces. It has seen tragedy and triumph and…
How to Combat Homesickness When You’re Traveling the World
byHere’s a reality check for you. You’ve dreamt about traveling the world for years and now that you’re finally packed and ready to go,…
Must Visit World Heritage Sites That Will Inspire and Recharge You
byThere’s nothing more important to our future development as a society than understanding and appreciating our roots. There are plenty of heritage sites worth…
My Most Memorable European Train Station Stops
byAlthough I’m an aviation geek, train travel is my travel of choice. It could be the freedom and comfort of being able to walk…
That time I Realized Ontario is Canada, and Canada is Ontario
byConfession time. I am actually sad to say goodbye to Ontario. I know, I know. How could I be down about leaving Canada’s center…
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…
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…
7 Global Trends that Prove we are not so Different after all
byDuring my 14-month tour around the world, I kept noticing the same trends no matter where I went. This caught me by surprise, but…
7 Questions To Avoid When Thinking About Long Term Travel
byDeciding to travel around the world for an extensive period is an up hill battle. For most it is a fight that is given…
New Year’s Resolutions for a Travel Blogger – Looking Back and Ahead
byAlthough I have been documenting my travels through this blog for over a decade (a decade!), I didn’t take it seriously until 2013. At…
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…
4 Times Travel Confused Me But Taught Me a Lesson
byPart of the appeal of travelling is breaking outside your daily routine and comfort zone. Meeting new people, trying new food, seeing new sights…