Travel Tips Archive
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How to Spend a Weekend in Bruges on a Budget
Posted on 24.03.2018 | No CommentsDue to the high volume of tourists each year (over 15 million vs a population of about 120,000), it's no surprise that eating, drinking and sightseeing here comes at a premium. However, I’m here to share with you how you can make the most of your tim... -
Where to Stay in Amsterdam a Guide to the Best Neighbourhoods
Posted on 09.03.2018 | No CommentsAdvice from local expat Melissa Adams on the best neighborhoods and where to stay in Amsterdam. Amsterdam wooed me like an irresistible Siren, reeling me in more than a decade ago with charms so potent I pulled up a half-century of sunny Southern Ca... -
Ways to Save Time and Money when Traveling This Holiday Season
Posted on 17.10.2016 | No CommentsPlanes, Trains and Automobiles. That movie was Dave's favourite when we first met in 1991! Who could resist the lovable John Candy getting up to all kinds of craziness while chasing Steve Martin across the country? We've had our share of zany storie... -
8 Common Travel Scams and How to Avoid Them
Posted on 26.06.2016 | No CommentsIn many large cities across the globe, thieves hunt travelers from the shadows. Quite similar to a lion, stalking its prey on the Serengeti, thieves aim to blend into their surroundings while staring intently at their next victim. I had a first-hand ex... -
15 Top travel vloggers on YouTube
Posted on 06.06.2016 | No CommentsLiving your passion for travel is one thing, but filming yourself doing it daily to weekly for binge watching audiences on YouTube is another! Yet, the list of travel channels on YouTube grows as storytelling techniques of its creators evolve to keep y... -
10 Key Travel Tips to empower India First-Timers
Posted on 01.05.2016 | No CommentsIndia is an exotic destination! It is far beyond historical monuments, beaches and other tourist spots you are going to find out from a tour company or Tripadvisor. This country is a great teacher if you learn to accept and listen to its lessons. While... -
How to Make Your Spring Travel More Comfortable
Posted on 18.03.2016 | No CommentsSpring is in the air and it’s the perfect time for Canadians to start planning their travels. A new season brings new possibilities. Where are you going this spring? We’re off to Rio de Janeiro and then Cuba, and we can’t wait to enjoy the sunshi... -
Book early or last minute? Tips for getting the best travel deals
Posted on 27.02.2016 | No CommentsAdmit it: While planning a trip you've watched the prices of flights rise and fall, fall some more, then spike just as you're about to book. Some tips to soothe the travel-booking headaches. -
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6 Ways This Introvert-Extravert Couple Makes Travel Work
Posted on 27.11.2015 | No CommentsBeing an introvert and an extravert in a relationship together has its challenges. One of us is unbelievably chatty (that's me, Amy), and loves to share every thought that passes through my curly little head. Then there's Nathan: reserved, quiet, contemplative. I was a musical theatre major in college. I thrived on singing, dancing, and [...]
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10 Expert Tips to Ease the Stress of Holiday Travel
Posted on 26.10.2015 | No CommentsIt’s the most wonderful time of the year, and it’s the busiest time for travel. Whether you are going home to visit family or taking your family away from it all, holiday travel can be stressful. A vacation shouldn't start only once you reach your destination; you want to feel relaxed from the moment you [...]
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Tips for travelling south with a lower loonie
Posted on 01.10.2015 | No CommentsThe plummeting Canadian dollar may change the way we travel this winter, especially if those travel plans include a trip to the United States. Here are some tips for making every loonie count. -
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10 Must Have Items to Make Air Travel Easy
Posted on 22.07.2015 | No CommentsLet's face it. In today's world, air travel is not fun. Remember the days when you used to love being at the airport or on the plane just as much as the trip itself? Well, they are long gone my friend, with confusing security checks that seem to change rules from airport to airport to seats [...]
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