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…
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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…
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. Of all…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
Is VIA Rail Business Class Worth The Upgrade?
byVIA Rail’s business class adds extra comfort and elevated service to an already enjoyable way to travel—but is it worth the upgrade? I travelled…
Air Canada eUpgrade Credits – How To Maximize Value & Convert to Business Class Seats
byAir Canada eUpgrade credits might be confusing to use, but I found on a recent booking that there’s serious value to unlock. If you’re…
Going to a Saskatchewan Roughriders Game in Regina? Read These Tips First.
byGoing to Saskatchewan Roughriders game at Mosaic Stadium has long been on my Canadian bucket list. This past fall I happily ticked it off….
What Is Regina Style Pizza? In Short, More Curious Canadian Cuisine
byTo me, Canada’s gift to the culinary world always seems to land on the side of odd. Case in point, covering fries with gravy…
Should You Get a Visa or American Express Aeroplan Credit Card? I Say Both.
by* Updated 2023 – American Express Aeroplan Credit Card referral program now offers a whopping 90,000 AMEX points on sign-up through a referral code!…
Sudbury Tourist Attractions As Experienced by a Semi-Tourist
byWith my grandparents living an hour outside of Sudbury, I frequently visited the area as a child. When I drove through town this past…
Alt Hotel Saskatoon Review – Sundown in the Paris of the Prairies
byPerched on the banks of the South Saskatchewan river sits Saskatoon‘s best new hotel. The Alt Saskatoon is the perfect mix of modern design…
Exploring the West Coast: 3 Days in Tofino & Ucluelet Itinerary
byAfter far too many months cooped up inside, I made a post-pandemic restrictions trip to Vancouver Island. I spent 3 days in Tofino covering…