For many travellers, a long layover is one of the worst things possible. The last thing you want is to be wasting time at an airport when travelling, but at the same time, having a long layover might just be a requirement for your itinerary. Obviously, if you have enough time, you can go out [...]
**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, [...]
One of my favourite things about travelling is exchanging my Canadian dollars for the currency of whichever country I’ll be visiting. There’s something about getting different coloured bills which sometimes come in ludicrous denominations that gets me excited about travel. I’ve already covered the best ways to exchange your money, but some people wonder how [...]
New York City: also known as The Big Apple and The City That Never Sleeps. It’s an iconic destination that has charmed and enticed millions of travellers from around the world. With the bustle of Times Square, the flashing lights of Broadway, and the proud statue of Lady Liberty, NYC truly is a must-visit destination. [...]
**This post contains affiliate links One of the worst things about travelling is the airport experience before a flight or during a layover. Think about the uncomfortable seating (when available), crowded bathrooms, overprice food and noisy/busy areas. To escape this chaotic environment, you can head into airport lounges which are private, offer food, and comfortable [...]
**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 [...]
Have you ever noticed the option to select the WestJet companion voucher on their website? It’s right there on the main page above where you choose your destinations for flights. Some people may have ignored that checkbox since they don’t have a WestJet companion voucher, but wouldn’t it be nice if you did? To use [...]
I usually don’t go to the Carribean since I don’t love all-inclusive resorts and beaches, but I recently had the chance to visit Barbados and I had a fantastic time. I went to the island with an open mind and I was blown away by the culture, activities, and food. Sure, you can stay at [...]
I honestly can’t even remember the first time I got a plane. I travelled a bit when I was younger, but my memory of air travel back then is limited. However, over the years, I’ve been fortunate enough to have been on more flights than I can remember. The weird thing is, air travel has [...]
Almost all of my content is related to earning points and what you could redeem for those points, but I’ve rarely shared some practical examples. Quite often my readers share their redemption stories with me via e-mail or social media but I’ve never published them. Today, with their permission, I’m sharing some of their redemptions [...]
