Travel
How to Keep Your Money Safe When Travelling
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…
What the Future of Travel may Look Like
COVID-19 has grounded most flights around the world, but with many countries now containing the spread of the virus, life may return back to normal in the near future. It’s not like we’ll go back…
10 Tricks to Getting Cheap Flights Busted
Getting a good deal on airfare has never been easier. With so many websites out there finding insane, it’s not uncommon to hear of a friend that booked a flight for a price that seems…
Travel Redemption Tricks | Optimize your miles and points
I write a lot about optimizing your travel and how to improve personal finances. These two subjects share a common hack which can be a very powerful one: taking advantage of loyalty programs. Many people…
How to Redeem Travel Points for Gift Cards or a Statement Credit
With most of the best travel rewards programs, redeeming your points for a gift card or statement credit is one of the worst things you can do since they offer low value compared to travel…
How Trip Cancellation Insurance Works
I always tell people that having travel insurance is a must whenever you travel. Not only should you have travel medical, but you should also have travel insurance that covers things such as trip cancellation,…
5 Reasons You Need to Create a Will Before Your Next Trip
Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or taking your first big trip, the key to a stress-free vacation is planning ahead. But before you start packing your flip flops and swimsuit, make sure you’ve got this…
The Cost of Travel: See the world without spending a fortune
As a budget travel expert, I’ve come across a ton of ways to save money over the years. I’ve written about them in multiple posts, but now I’ve put all those tips together in an…
How Having a Budget Allows us to Travel Anywhere
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,…
8 Hotel Booking Tips to Ensure You Get the Best Value When Booking Hotels Online
Do you struggle when deciding which property to pick when booking hotels online? It can be tricky, considering how many hotel or accommodation options most cities have. There are so many factors to consider that…