How I Accumulated Enough Points for an Around the World Ticket in 4 Short Months
byWith world travel coming to a screeching halt, now is a great time to look ahead. Did your trip get cancelled? Why not look…
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Aeroplan 2020 – What We Know So Far
byEven though the launch of Air Canda’s in-house reward program is around the corner, there is little detail on what that actually means. This…
My Most Epic Aeroplan Mini-RTW Trip and How I Booked it
byWith Air Canada’s re-acquisition of Aeroplan, changes were inevitable. This was expected. Changes before the program shifted owners, however, was not. On September 1st,…
Mini-RTW Changes are Coming! Book your Aeroplan Travel Now!
byWith Air Canada’s purchase of the Aeroplan program, changes were inevitable. Unfortunately, some of those changes are already coming. One, in particular, is why…
Five Reasons Why Aeroplan Sucks
byFed up with Canada’s favourite airline reward program? You’re not alone. Here are 5 reasons why Aeroplan sucks…and one reason to hang in there….
5 More Ways to Earn Aeroplan Miles Fast
byGuest author Anne Betts is back to share even more ways to earn Aeroplan miles fast. From shopping to simply getting your steps in,…
5 Great Ways to Earn Aeroplan Miles Fast
byTaking advantage of those “too-good-to-be-true” flights for a pittance requires a decent cache of Aeroplan miles. Whether it’s for an adventurous “mini-RTW” (mini-Round-The-World) or…
Geeking out at the Computer History Museum, Silicon Valley, California
byNestled amongst the tech giant HQ’s in Silicon Valley you will find, fittingly, the Computer History Museum. This quirky and nerdy museum is an…
Aeroplan Mini RTW Examples | This Life in Trips
byFor all the frustrations Aeroplan brings with its lack of availability and surprise fees, it is still by far my favourite rewards program. Why?…
5 COMMON AEROPLAN MISTAKES AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
byWith unknown changes to Aeroplan on the way thanks to Air Canada leaving the program, nervous collectors are looking to cash in their points…
Playing in Traffic – Tips on Visiting Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo
byJapan has its share of quirky things to see and do. From sumo wrestlers yelling at babies to Cosplay, Japan has no shortage of…
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…
Why Air Canada Leaving Aeroplan may not be a Bad Thing
byBy now I’m sure you have heard the surprising news that Air Canada is pulling out of Aeroplan, the very reward program it founded…
5 Very Japanese Things To Do In Japan
byWith its mix of ancient traditions and modern life, Japan is many things. Of those things, quirky tops the list. Surprised? Japan did bring us…
Visiting Maho Beach – St. Maarten’s Beach for the AvGeeK
byFull disclosure, I’m not a fan of the beach. This should be clear with the lack of beach-related posts on this blog. Also, you…
The Insider’s Guide to Conquering Comic Con
byAnother year, another multitude of Comic Cons to attend. Whether you’re hitting up the mother of all Cons in San Diego, cosplaying in NYC,…
Where to Travel For The Best Stargazing In The World
byWhere to Travel For The Best Stargazing In The World In most urban areas, only around 500 stars are visible on a given night,…
Airlines Are (Finally) Offering High-End Food
byAirlines Are (Finally) Offering High-End Food While some airlines have distinguished themselves with awesome in-flight entertainment options or stellar amenities in first, business, and…
The Wildest Plane Paint Jobs We’ve Ever Seen
byThe Wildest Plane Paint Jobs We’ve Ever Seen Japanese airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) recently rolled out a Boeing 787 airplane painted from tip…
My 5 Favourite Road Trips From Around the World
byI have been pretty lucky to travel to some amazing places and even luckier to do some amazing drives. Getting out of the city…
My Cali-Coast Road-Trip Playlist
byMy Cali-Coast Road-Trip Playlist I love a good playlist. I always have. Over the years cassette tapes, CDs, and the first-generation MP3 players have…
Test Your Map Skills
byConsider yourself a geography nerd? How well do you know the world? Test your skills with this basic yet challenging Map Game….