Visiting Sleeping Giant Provincial Park – What to See and Do
byJetting out from the northwest shore of Lake Superior is one of Ontario‘s not-so-hidden gems, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. This 244 km² peninsula dominates…
Travel Inspiration
Because everyone needs a motivational kick in the ass now and then.
10 Awesome Things To Do in Thunder Bay, Ontario
byLooking for things to do in Thunder Bay, Ontario? Read on for a great list of sights, activities, and eats in the “Canadian Lakehead.”…
Five BIG Things to do in Sudbury, Ontario
byAlthough everything may be bigger in Texas, Northern Ontario’s largest city certainly has its share of larger than life treasures. With that in mind,…
If you can Isolate Together, you can Travel Together
byThings continue to look bleak when it comes to travel. With several changes to how we fly on the way, the days of carelessly…
3 Days in Mexico City – What to See, Do, Eat and Drink
byOne of the world’s largest cities, Mexico’s capital is full of history, surprisingly green boulevards and parks, and amazing food. That said, it doesn’t…
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…
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…
Three Days in Kyoto – What to See, Do, Eat and Drink
byI first visited Kyoto in 2010 and immediately fell for its peaceful allure. 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,…
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…
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 North America’s most popular bachelor party locations, and…
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,…
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 centre…
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 center member says, “Don’t visit in the fall,” you know something isn’t right. I was told that on my recent trip…
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…
That time I was Escorted Home by a Stray Dog in Antigua
byAfter a night of enjoying Antigua’s vices of chocolate, cigars, and rum, we found ourselves in a bit of a spot. It was 2…