Free Roadside Assistance in Canada
Free roadside assistance has saved me on more than one occasion over the years. Just recently, I had to get my battery boosted twice during a one-week period. There was another time where I got a flat while driving and I called for help because I was stuck on the side of a somewhat busy…
Read MoreAir Canada Business Class Airbus A330-300 San Francisco to Toronto Review
Welcome to the third and final leg of my return home to Bangkok. This Air Canada Business Class Airbus A330-300 San Francisco to Toronto review also covers the American Express Centurion Lounge in San Francisco. It took over 26 hours to fly from Bangkok to Taipei to San Francisco to Toronto. Some people may consider…
Read MoreEgyptAir 787-9 Business Class Cairo to Dubai Review
On my recent trip to Dubai, I decided to fly down via Egypt. My first leg was EgyptAir 777-300ER Business Class Toronto to Cairo which gave me about a 3.5 hour layover in Cairo before I boarded EgyptAir 787-9 Business Class Cairo to Dubai. For reference, this flight is formally labelled as MS912. It departs from Cairo…
Read MoreAmerican Express Platinum Travel Insurance
The American Express Platinum Card is one of the best travel credit cards in Canada due to its generous signup bonus, hotel status upgrades, unlimited airport lounge access and the flexibility that comes with American Express Membership Rewards. Another incredible feature is the travel insurance that comes with the card since the terms and payouts…
Read MoreWhere to Stay in Bali: The Best Hostels in Bali
Bali has become a backpacker’s paradise. This beautiful island is fun to explore and can be incredibly affordable and offers great value. Many consider Bali to be the perfect destination for affordable luxury. From low priced massages to cheap but delicious places to eat and drink, and accommodation including hostels. Here’s a detailed guide on…
Read MoreMeridian Visa Infinite Cash Back Review
When you think of the best cash back credit cards in Canada, rarely does anyone bring up Meridian. This shouldn’t be a surprise since Meridian is a credit union in Ontario so they don’t get the national exposure that the big banks have, but Meridian has arguably the best cash back credit card in Canada.…
Read MoreKyoto 3 Day Itinerary
Are you looking for a Kyoto 3 day itinerary? If you’re headed to Japan, then the odds are you’re going to pass through Kyoto. The city is Japan’s old capital and was left relatively untouched during the war. As a result, the city feels very traditional while having modern services. There are over 1,600 temples,…
Read MoreAmerican Express Essential Credit Card Review
Quite often on my site, I focus on the best travel credit cards in Canada, but if you’re constantly carrying a balance on your credit cards, it doesn’t make any sense to use a credit card that charges you 19.99%+ interest. Fortunately, there are low interest credit cards available that can help you reduce the…
Read MoreTokyo Hostel Guide: The Best Hostels in Tokyo
Japan is often mistaken as an expensive country, but there are plenty of cheap accommodations in Tokyo. In my Tokyo hostel guide, I’ll not only share with you the cheap hostels in Tokyo, but also the best hostels in Tokyo. Regardless of how much you want to spend or your preference in location, one of…
Read MorePriority Pass Review
One of the main reasons I applied for the American Express Platinum Canada credit card was due to the large signup bonus, but I quickly realized that the included Priority Pass was a huge perk. I had never been to an airport lounge, and since I was travelling more, I figured it would be handy.…
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