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 [...]
When CHASE decided to pull the Amazon.ca Visa card, there were some concerns from the credit card community that Canadians would soon have limited choice when it comes to credit cards with no foreign transaction fees. However, a few months later, it appears that we’ve been given even more choice than ever. The most recent [...]
Every year in August and September, hurricanes form over the Atlantic. From time-to-time, these hurricanes have a direct path through the Caribbean, Mexico, and parts of the U.S. causing some serious damage. If you've booked a vacation, you need to accept the fact that a hurricane could affect your travel plans. It is hurricane season after [...]
One of the most annoying things about credit cards is the fact that most of them charge an additional fee of 2.5% when we make a purchase in a foreign currency. You'd be forgiven if you didn't know about this since it's not widely advertised, but the fee is rolled right into the exchange making it [...]
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 [...]
I’ve been travelling actively for a decade and when given a choice, I’ll always go during the spring or fall. There’s one simple reason why I choose to travel at these times of the year - costs. I have consistently been able to get better value by travelling during the low season. You see, the [...]
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 [...]
It doesn’t matter if you’re booking flights, hotels, or doing research for your trip, many of us end up using the same websites every time. There’s nothing wrong with that, but have you ever wondered what are the most used travel sites by Canadians? Digital marketing specialists, SEMrush did some research and found what the [...]
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 [...]
