Dreaming of a Greek escape? From the historic landmarks in Athens to the crystal clear waters surrounding the islands, Greece is a dream destination for many. But, just how much does it cost to go to Greece? Read on to find out. I have based this article on a two week trip to Greece (14 [...]
Whenever I travel, how much to tip in the local country is one of the first things I research. I have no problem tipping, but I also won’t tip if it’s not a normal thing in that country or culture. The size of the tip and who you’re tipping also makes a huge difference as [...]
Exploring the busy medinas in ancient cities, sunsets in the Sahara Desert, and trekking in the Atlas Mountains. These are just a few of the experiences that you can plan on having in Morocco; one of the trendiest travel destinations of late. But, just how much does it cost to go to Morocco? Read on [...]
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 [...]
I have been writing and talking about travel loyalty programs and credit card hacking for a long time now. Over the years, many people have reached to me to ask questions on this blog, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and I’m always happy to answer. Since lots of people have been asking the same questions, I’ve created [...]
In the past year, there have been at least 11 deaths of tourists visiting all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic which has left many people wondering if they need to cancel their vacation plans. These deaths are obviously concerning, but at the same time, I do believe there’s a lot of false information out there. [...]
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 [...]
Edinburgh may not be known for its weather, but that doesn’t stop travellers from visiting this beautiful island country. Home of Braveheart, the Harry Potter Series, and Outlander, Scotland attracts all kinds of tourists looking to learn more about its history, culture, and of course to see the stunning landscapes. But, just how much does [...]
RBC Rewards is Royal Bank’s credit card rewards program and is quite popular in Canada. To be honest, the program is likely popular since RBC is one of the big banks in Canada, but the good thing is that RBC Rewards is a decent rewards programs that travellers and RBC clients will want to know [...]
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 [...]
