The STACK Mastercard is relatively new to Canadians, but let me assure you, it’s one of the best cards to enter the market in the last few years. First off, the STACK Mastercard is not a credit card, it’s actually a prepaid Mastercard. You load your funds via e-Transfer, or Visa Debit and then you [...]
Laos may not instantly strike you as the most popular vacation spot, but this landlocked country in Southeast Asia has a rich cultural history, breathtaking waterfalls, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang that will make you want to revisit this country over and over again. For this article, I’ll focus on a [...]
Europe is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. Depending on where you go, and how you travel; the trip can be relatively cheap or expensive. But the question is: how much does it cost to go to Europe? Well, it really depends. Obviously, a backpacker who’s travelling through Eastern Europe is going [...]
When I had a full-time job, I often talked about my travel plans with co-workers who also loved to travel. I had a reputation for travelling to more exotic places such as Egypt, Japan, Brazil, and Instanbul. I wouldn’t go as far as calling these destinations exotic, my wife and I just weren’t interested in [...]
**This post contains affiliate links One little known fee when it comes to credit cards is the foreign transaction fee. Basically, 95% of Canadian credit cards charge a fee of 2.5% whenever you make a purchase in any currency besides Canadian dollars. This fee isn't a secret since it's clearly outlined in the cardholder agreement, [...]
**This post contains affiliate links Frequently I’m asked what the best travel credit cards in Canada are. Depending on what your needs are, I’ll have a different answer, but most of the time people are looking for a card that offers a big sign up bonus. My list below of the best travel rewards credit [...]
If you plan on travelling to Japan for the first question most people ask is how much does it cost to go to Japan? There's a big misconception that Japan is expensive, but I didn't find it to be that much more expensive than other major cities I've visited. There are plenty of ways to do [...]
Scotia Rewards is one of the most popular credit card rewards programs in Canada. What makes it appealing is that it’s easy to earn points and it’s one of the most flexible programs in Canada. When compared to other bank travel rewards programs, many people believe Scotia Rewards is the best. The best might be [...]
When it comes to a beach vacation, Hawaii is one of the first places that comes to mind. Idyllic white beaches, great food, friendly locals, and stunning scenery made famous by Hollywood movies including Jumanji 2 and Jurassic Park. But, just how much does it cost to go to this tropical paradise? I’m going to [...]
Sangria, beaches, soccer, and tapas are just a few of the things that come to mind when people think of Spain, though it’s so much more. Spain is one of the top travel destinations in the world and, with so much to offer, it’s easy to see why. But, just how much does it cost [...]
