If you’re headed to Japan and plan on spending some time in Kyoto, there’s a good chance that you’re planning a trip to Hiroshima. As you do your research, you’ll quickly learn that the island of Miyajima is just 30 minutes from Hiroshima and is another place that’s worth spending some time. But are Hiroshima [...]
If you saw my earlier post on how much does it cost to go to Barcelona? You probably figured out that I have a bit of love for the city. This Barcelona neighbourhood guide is a new series I’m introducing to the blog. As the name implies, I’ll be focusing on different neighbourhoods in various [...]
Have you ever booked a hotel without doing any research? Probably not, but that’s pretty much what happened to me when I went down to the Florida Keys back in April. I had no expectations about the Margaritaville Resort & Marina, but since this was one of the featured stays during my press trip, I [...]
Along with a rush of excitement for impending adventure, travel brings with it a necessary need to sit back, relax, and have a beer. Imagine how a day filled with jaw-dropping architecture, awe-inducing art exhibits, and mouth-watering local cuisine can be perfectly capped off with a simple pint. To that end, the beer-loving team at [...]
Let’s be realistic, one week in Japan is not enough to see the country, but it’s enough to give you a taste for the first time. Some may think that spending just 7 days in the Land of the Rising Sun is not worth it, but trust me, you won’t regret making a trip to [...]
Labour Day is just around the corner, and if you haven’t made any travel plans yet, you might be surprised to learn that there’s still some time to score some wicked deals. KAYAK, the world’s leading travel search engine has analyzed their data and have found that the week of August 28th is the cheapest [...]
Lisbon has a ton of great attractions, but if you have time to spare, a day trip to Sintra is a must. If you google the town right now, you’ll come across images of stunning palaces and historic sites that seem to be lifted right out of a fairytale. The area was actually a retreat [...]
Earlier I wrote about how my wife and I visited Lisbon for just $2,000 including airfare. Despite the fact that I had always heard Portugal was budget friendly, it was still a bit shocking to see how little I spent. Originally I was planning to see more of the country and did quite a bit [...]
**I was recently hosted by the Florida Keys who did not review or approve any aspect of the following story. Hey everyone, if you were following my Tweets and Instagram at the end of April, you’ll know that I was on a press trip to the Florida Keys. To be honest, my knowledge of the [...]
Some of you know that I went to Portugal back in January. Although I’ve mentioned in passing how cheap it is to visit the country when I looked at all my receipts after my trip; I couldn’t believe how little I spent. My six-day trip to Portugal cost me less than $2,000. That’s less than [...]
