Instagramming New Zealand – Hobbits, Fjords, and Planes from WWII
byEach month on this website I feature a favourite country, city, or region of mine. Alongside this destination of the month comes posts, highlights,…
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How to Combat Homesickness When You’re Traveling the World
byHere’s a reality check for you. You’ve dreamt about traveling the world for years and now that you’re finally packed and ready to go,…
Perfectly Paired – Kingston Food Tours Beer & Bites Review
byAs I discovered during my weekend visit to Kingston Ontario, Canada’s original capital city is surprisingly tasty. With easy access to nearby farms, fresh…
A Peek Inside Canada’s Oldest Prison – Kingston Pen Tour Review
byFor a city that has produced iconic Canadian talents such as Bryan Adams and The Tragically Hip, it’s odd to say that the hottest ticket…
A Photo Walk Along the 12 Apostles
byThe highlight of my day touring the Great Ocean Road was a walk along the 12 Apostles. Years of crashing waves and erosion have…
Camping in Iceland: the Do’s and Don’ts of a Freezing Adventure
byIf you’re planning to spend your holidays in Iceland you are guaranteed to have an unforgettable experience. Camping in Iceland, however, isn’t always easy…
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…
Exploring Victoria’s Food & Drink Scene – A Foodie Weekend in BC’s Capital
by. My home base of Vancouver B.C. is well known as a foodie destination in Canada, if not the world. It is also enjoying…
That time I Realized Ontario is Canada, and Canada is Ontario
byConfession time. I am actually sad to say goodbye to Ontario. I know, I know. How could I be down about leaving Canada’s centre…
3 WAYS TO DISCOVER TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK
byTorres del Paine is a huge park with many trails, lakes, and breathtaking viewpoints. And they all are worth it! When planning your trip…
V2V Empress Review – This Company Stole From Me!
by*Hello future V2V passengers. Please consider this update to my V2V Empress review before purchasing those tickets! Before you get into this V2V Empress…
150 Very Canadian Ways to Celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday
byCanada 150 may have come and gone but this list is still great to celebrate all things Canda! 50 Canadian Things for Canada 150…
I Spent Just $5,500 on 65 Flights Over a Year. This is How I Did it.
byOne of the most common questions I receive about my travels isn’t about a specific place or activity, rather what it cost to get…
Getting to the Source of Vancouver’s Rise to Beertopia with Vancouver Brewery Tours
byCurious what makes Vancouver beer scene so great? Come along as I search for answers with Vancouver Brewery Tours. It didn’t take me long…
Etiquette Tips for South African Wine Routes
bySouth African wines are amongst the finest in the world. If you are lucky enough to be visiting this great country you should consider…
5 Reasons why I will Return to Ireland
byI hate to backtrack. This has been well documented over my years of travel. As time goes on and the number of countries I…
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…
My Crete Road Trip & why I will Never Drive in Greece again
byWhat was supposed to be a laid-back day checking out ancient olive orchards and Greek ruins turned into one of the most stressful days…
Down the Danube | Viking River Cruise Highlights from Port to Port
byThe “Blue Danube” is Europe’s second-largest river and therefore, one of its most significant. For centuries it has connected different cultures and has provided…
5 Reasons to Visit Yellowknife in the Fall
byWhen a visitors center member says, “Don’t visit in the fall,” you know something isn’t right. I was told that on my recent trip…
Top 5 British Caravan Getaways
byWhilst planning your getaway this year, have you considered a British vacation in a caravan? It’s the perfect way to explore the spectacular districts…
Bose QuietComfort 25 Review – My New Favourite Carry On
byNoise canceling headphones are a great gift for any frequent flyer. As I found in my Bose QuietComfort 25 review, these great travel companions can…
7 Global Trends that Prove we are not so Different after all
byDuring my 14-month tour around the world, I kept noticing the same trends no matter where I went. This caught me by surprise, but…
Searching for Life in DEdmonton, Alberta’s Capital of Boring
byIt’s pretty easy to put Edmonton down. It’s cold in the winter and covered in mosquitoes in the summer. The seasons in between can…
7 Questions To Avoid When Thinking About Long Term Travel
byDeciding to travel around the world for an extensive period is an up hill battle. For most it is a fight that is given…