Travel

5 Ways to Save for a Vacation Without Making it Feel Like You’re Saving

One of the biggest complaints I hear about travel is how expensive it can be. Sure, some people may end up spending five digits a year on their travels, but that doesn’t mean you can’t…

Tips to Help you Save Money When Exploring a new City

Planning a trip is one of the most exciting things to do. There will be plenty of things to see and oh so much food to eat. But before you hit the ground running, you’ll…

10 Train Travel Hacks You Need to Know

If you live in Canada, then you know that travelling across the country by train is not ideal. Don’t get me wrong, VIA rail is comfortable, and the Rocky Mountaineer is one of the best…

5 Ways to Save Money on Your Summer Vacation

The warm weather hasn’t even arrived yet, but it’s time to start thinking about your summer vacation plans. Where should you go, what should you see, and how much you’re going to spend takes a…

Always Keep Your Receipts When Travelling

As a freelancer, I always keep my receipts since I can claim many things for taxes. But there’s an argument to be made that everyone should keep their receipts. Receipts are provided to prove you’ve…

What to do if Your Luggage is Delayed or Damaged

One of the worst things that can happen to you when travelling is if your luggage is delayed, damaged, or lost. If it’s at the start or the middle of your trip, it’s a major…

Ultra Low Cost Carriers in Canada

Ultra-low-cost carriers in Canada (ULCC) have finally arrived. Okay, they’ve been around (on and off) for quite a few years, but with WestJet’s recent announcement that their ULCC, Swoop is set to take off next…

Why Timing Matters When it Comes to Travel

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…

Margaritaville Key West Review

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…

Airbnb in Japan: Tokyo and Kyoto

With hotels being notoriously expensive, it’s no surprise that Airbnb in Japan has become very popular. That being said, there are plenty of cheap hotels in Tokyo, but where should you stay? No matter what…