Elevation WestJet Lounge Calgary Airport Review
byAfter a rushed check-in and lounge experience in Paris, my brother Scott had 11 hours of relaxation onboard WestJet’s 787 Dreamliner. With one flight…
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WestJet Dreamliner Business Class Review: Paris to Calgary
byWestjet Dreamliner Business Class – Solid Value, but fix your Paris problems. After two years of working almost every single day in the land…
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…
8 Air Canada 777 Business Class Review – Vancouver to Cancun
byWith a short notice trip across Canada came last-minute prices that had me looking at using points instead. Aeroplan options weren’t much better leaving…
Travel Recap – My First International Trip Since the Pandemic Started
byKhinkali, Ramadan, and ridiculous business class flights. This is my travel recap highlight reel. It’s funny how you can wait for seemingly ever for…
Carry-On Only Travel Tips – How To Pack Light For Long Trips
byPack light and pack right with these carry-on only travel tips. Over the last few years, I have become accustomed to carry-on only travel….
8.3 Etihad Business Class Review: A350-1000 Istanbul to Abu Dhabi
byFrom a cabin crew discussing orgies to a less than perfect check-in experience, my Etihad business class review got off to a turbulent start….
9.8 Review: Turkish Airlines Business Class 787-9 PTY to IST
byWhat’s it really like onboard Turkish Airlines Business Class 787-9? When Turkish Airlines announced they were flying their brand new 787–9 direct to Vancouver,…
3.5 Copa Club Lounge Review – Panama City Airport (PTY)
byAfter spending a day touring Panama City and its famous Canal, I was back at the Tocumen International Airport for a Turkish Air flight…
Is Georgia a Safe Country To Visit Right Now? I Head to Tbilisi To Find Out.
byIs Georgia a safe country to visit durring a global pandemic and while there is a war in Ukraine? Yes and no. For years…
Panama City Layover Tour – What to See & Do When Passing Through
byThe Panama Canal is an engineering marvel and an important passage that affects 6% of the world’s commerce. Seeing this historic lock system in…
6 Copa Airlines Business Class Review – Is it Worth The Upgrade?
byOn my first international trip in 2+ years, I got the chance to try out several new (and new to me) lounges and airline…
Searching for the Best Nanaimo Bar in Nanaimo? Here Are My Top Picks.
byCome along as I hit the Nanaimo Bar Trail in search of the best Nanaimo Bar in Nanaimo. When it comes to Canadian cuisine,…
My First International Trip Since the Pandemic Started – Routes and Plans
byIs this the start of post-pandemic travel? Hopefully! I am kicking it off with this three-continent trip around the globe. Here’s my plan. Like…
What is a Workation? I Went to Whistler to Find Out
by2022 Update: I recently did a short interview on CBC Radio about the factors to consider before taking a workation. This segment is currently…
Aeroplan Booking Tips for 2022 – A Breakdown of My Current Bookings
byWith Covid restrictions easing I’ve decided to proceed with my first international Aeroplan booking in over two years. Over this gap, much has changed…
What To Do in Thunder Bay, Ontario – A Three Day Guide
byAre you searching for what to do in Thunder Bay, Ontario? Read on for this three-day guide on the best sights, activities, and eats…
The Silver Islet General Store Is Turing 150 Again. Here’s Why It Matters.
bySubmerged off the tip of the Sibley Peninsula in Northwest Ontario lay one of Canada‘s most prosperous mine shafts. Although washed away by Lake…
Calgary Maple Leaf Lounge Review – YYC Domestic Departures
byAfter a successful redemption of Air Canada’s eUpgrades between YYC and YVR, I got access to the Calgary Maple Leaf Lounge. This was my…
What’s the Best Travel Blogging Camera for 2022? – My Camera Kit Review
byAre you searching for the best travel blogging camera? Here’s my take along with a rundown of my new camera kit lenses and accessories….
10 Delta Hotel Thunder Bay Review – Where to Stay in Thunder Bay
bySmack dab in the middle of the rejuvenated Prince Arthur’s Landing is the new Delta Hotel Thunder Bay. This beacon stands as a testament…
A Guide to Thunder Bay Restaurants, Food, & Drink
byAre you searching for the best Thunder Bay restaurants and food? I ate my way from Neebing to Silver Islet and have highlighted my…
Climbing Mount McKay – Thunder Bay’s Thunder Mountain
byThunder Bay may be known for the Sleeping Giant, however, comparable views can be found closer to home and with a fraction of the…
Visiting the Canadian Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa
byCanada‘s contribution to the world of aviation is both interesting and significant. There’s no better place to take it all in in the Canadian…
This Life in Trips 2021 Travel Review and Look Ahead
byThe déjà vu is real. I am writing this in the same coffee shop I was sitting at in early March 2020 and the…