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…
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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…
Munich Lufthansa Lounge Review
byWith a recent short connection through MUC, I surprisingly had enough time to check out the Munich Lufthansa lounge. Thanks to the short distance…
A Stunning Photo Walk on the Old Dubrovnik Walls
byDubrovnik is home to the most impressive walled city in the world (says me) and on my 1st visit, I completely missed walking on…
24 Hours in Mexico City – What to See and Do on a Layover
byMexico City is massive. It’s home to over 20-million people and sprawls for miles. It’s also home to some incredible cultural and historically significant…
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…
Tips on Visiting Teotihuacan – Mexico City’s Ancient Pyramids
byVisting Teotihuacan is visiting one of the country’s greatest mysteries. Who built it and why? Read on as I search for these answers. A…
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…
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…
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…
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 allure. 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…
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….