Biking to Victoria From Vancouver – My First Overnight Cycling Trip
byBiking to Victoria from Vancouver has long been on my to-do list. That said, two things have always gotten in the way; international travel…
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Booking Aeroplan Flights Under the New System – My Tips and Takeaways
byCurious about booking Aeroplan flights under the new system? Read on my first booking experience since Air Canada took over my favourite reward program….
10 Free-ish Things To Do in Vancouver, Canada
byMy adopted hometown Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the best places to live, and with good reason. From snowcapped mountains to its many…
Two Weeks in New Zealand Quarantine
byWondering what it’s like to experience the government-run and military-ruled New Zealand quarantine? Read on for one Kiwi’s take, pies and all. The Golden…
Chicago’s First Lady Architecture River Cruise Review
byAre you thinking about taking a Chicago River cruise but not sure which company to go with? Interested in Chicago’s architecture and the stories…
3 Days in Chicago – What to See, Do, and Eat in The Windy City
byAre you considering a trip to the Windy City? Read on my 3 days in Chicago including what to see, do, eat and drink….
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…
Vancouver Maple Leaf Lounge Review – YVR International Departures
byWith the announcement that Air Canada is re-opening some of its lounges, I thought I would look back at my time enjoying them. Read on…
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.”…
Hiking the Sleeping Giant – Northern Ontario’s Most Rewarding Climb
byHiking the Sleeping Giant will, undoubtedly, leave you breathless. Whether it’s from the sweeping views 600 feet above Lake Superior or the gruelling climb…
The World’s Most Interesting and Creative Crosswalks
byVisiting world-class cities such as New York, London, and Tokyo, crossing the street is something you do, not visit. In these megacities, however, visiting…
YVR Plaza Premium Lounge Review
byJust before Covid-19 turned the travel world upside down, I had the opportunity to check of the YVR Plaza Premium Lounge in the US…
Visiting Percé Quebec
byAt the very tip of the Gaspé Peninsula, you’ll find one in Canada’s somewhat hidden gem – Percé Quebec. I say somewhat hidden as…
A Photo Walk Along Kuta Beach, Bali
byWinter blues and cabin fever has set in for me so I am searching my archive for a little warmth. I found just that…
Airline Tickets or Airline Points – What is the Better Buy Right Now?
byFlipping between buying airline tickets or airline points right now? I might have a solution. Read on for my Dollar Flight Club Review 2021….
A Gaspé Road Trip – What to See, Do, Eat and Drink
byA Gaspé road trip has long been on my travel bucket list. When I first saw an image of Percé Rock jetting out into…
This Life in Trips 2020 Travel Review and Look Ahead
byWell, that was a year for the books! From a global pandemic to bringing social injustice to light, 2020 was rough. Not even remotely…
Going to a Golden Knights Hockey Game in Las Vegas? Read These Tips First.
byWith the NHL finally confirming there will be a season, I thought it would be good to look back on my time going to…
AMEX Centurion Lounge Las Vegas Review
byWith an 11:50 PM departure from Las Vegas and too much money lost at the blackjack tables, I opted to head to the airport…
Review: Air Canada 787-9 Business Class | YVR – YYZ
byOn my first flight since the pandemic started, I got to check out Air Canada’s 787-9 business class. This is something I have been…
Le Germain Québec Hotel Review – Hidden Comfort in Old Quebec
byOn the tail end of my three days in Quebec City, I got to check out Le Germain’s second-ever hotel property. Quietly tucked away…
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,…
CleanCare+: How Air Canada is Navigating Opening its Lounges During the Pandemic.
byThe second coming of the golden age of travel may well have come and gone. Or, at least that’s what I thought. Air Canada’s…
Hotel Château Laurier Review – Close to the Sights. Away From the Crowds
byDuring my three days in Quebec City, I walked everywhere. From battlefields to city walls over 300 years old, I covered it all. Yes,…
3 Days in Quebec City – What to See, Do, and Eat
byQuebec City is about as unique of a destination as you can find in Canada, if not North America. Where else can you stroll…