This Life in Trips 2020 – Looking Back and Ahead
byHappy 2020 all! Just like every year, I am better-late-than-never on my forecasted travel plans and updates for this site. This is 100% therapeutic…
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Tips on Visiting Teotihuacan – Mexico City’s Ancient Pyramids
byA short one-hour drive outside of Mexico City you’ll find one of the country’s greatest mysteries – Teotihuacan. What is Teotihuacan? Who built it?…
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Touring La Condesa Taquerias With Tasty Bites Food Tours
byOn my recent visit to Mexico City, I teamed up with Tasty Bites food tours to better understand the city’s love for tacos. This…
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Is AeroMexico AM Plus Premium Economy Worth it?
byOn my recent trip to Mexico City, I got to check out AeroMexico’s premium economy product, AM Plus. I was especially excited as I…
Kyrgyzstan Travel Tips – What to See, Do, Eat & Drink
byKyrgyzstan, the ancient land of the silk road and Mongols, where nomadic herders still live in yurts throughout mountain valleys. The scenery is beyond…
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…
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A Wok Around Granville Island Food Tour Review
byLast year I tagged along A Wok Around Chinatown Food Tour and gave it praise for its cultural value and history lessons, not to…
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Review: ANA Business Class Lounge – Haneda, Tokyo
byOn my last epic Aeroplan mini-RTW trip I not only had the pleasure of flying ANA business class for the first time, but also…
What to do on a Tokyo Layover from Haneda Airport
byJapan is one of my favourite countries. From its warm people to its tasty food, there is little to dislike. That’s why when a…
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…
A Visitor’s Guide to Japan Baseball
byJapan Baseball is something everyone should experience when visiting the country, sports fan or not. The atmosphere is unlike any other sports event I have…
Where to Find The Best Food in Osaka – My Top 5 Must Try Dishes
byOsaka is far and away my favourite food-loving city in Asia. Coming from someone that ate his way across the continent, this says a…
How to Tour the Vineyards of Saint Emilion, France
byFrance is home to some of the world’s finest wines. With some eight billion bottles made each year, France is also one of the…
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…
A Tipsy Afternoon Sake Tasting in Kyoto with Magical Trip
byKyoto is known for its many temples, bamboo forest’s, and the ever-elusive geisha. Thanks to the help of Magical Trip, on my recent return…
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Review: ANA 787-9 Business Class | YVR – NRT
byOn the first leg of my latest Aeroplan mini round the world trip, I had the absolute pleasure of flying with ANA. Even better,…
Visiting the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella, Sri Lanka
byElla is a backpacker haven known for its many nearby hikes and chill bars to recover in afterwards. The real highlight of Ella, for…
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,…
Visiting Ella in Monsoon Season – A Soggy Guide of What to See and Do
byElla, the little town high in the highlands of Sri Lanka’s interior is loved for its many hikes and laid-back vibe. But what does…
Tips on Taking the Kandy to Ella Train – The Most Scenic Train Ride in the World
byI love a good train trip, especially when it is dubbed the “world’s greatest.” I have experienced the world’s most luxurious train in South…
Where to Stay in Kandy, Sri Lanka – The Theva Residency Review
byPerched high above Kandy you will find The Theva Residency hotel, an incredible retreat from the big city below. With incredible views, massive rooms,…
Visiting and Climbing Sigiriya Rock, Sri Lanka
byIn the middle of Sri Lanka lies the countries most historic site, Sigiriya Rock. This peculiar rocky outcrop has drawn people in for centuries….
Is Normandy the Not-So-Hidden Gem of France? Here’s my Take.
byNot too long ago I shared a bit about the experience of some friends who had recently spent their honeymoon on a ski holiday…
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…
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Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge Review | Changi Airport, Singapore
byWhen I first booked my cheap flight to Asia I selected a routing that took me through Istanbul. This was done to get a…