Tag: Travel Tips

A family vacation to Orlando can cost a small fortune. Admission to theme parks isn’t exactly cheap. There’s also the weak Canadian dollar to consider; the decreased value has certainly left some Canadians wondering if it’s still worth making a trip south. As far as I’m concerned, any family vacation can be affordable as long

Did you know that New York City is the #1 searched destination by Canadians on Skyscanner.ca? It really shouldn’t be a huge surprise when you think about it. Canadians love to travel, but many people are afraid to take long flights. New York City is world class and it’s always making headlines. With so many

This past summer I was fortunate to spend a month volunteering as a Counselling and Art Therapy student in Southern India through OneVillage Community Service Foundation. It was part of my Masters of Counselling Psychology and Art Therapy program at Adler University in Vancouver, BC. My voluntourism experience took place in and around Mamallapuram in Southern

When it comes to travelling, insurance is usually the last thing we think about. It’s so much more fun to think about sipping sangria on the beaches of Spain, or exploring the urban jungles of Japan. However, without the right travel medical insurance, you could be setting yourself up for disaster. Healthcare outside of Canada

These days, it seems like everything costs something when travelling by plane. That’s why it’s become more and more common to avoid additional fees for checked-in luggage by travelling only with carry-on luggage. This whole idea may be frightening at first but once you’ve adapted to this change, travelling light can become quite an asset.

Chances are you haven’t heard of vamo.com yet. It’s a travel itinerary planner that makes city hopping a breeze. How? Type in the destinations you’d like to visit. In a manner of seconds, it provides you with the most cost-effective, convenient way to get from destination A to destination D.

With more awareness about climate change, rising carbon emission levels and greenhouse gases, it’s good to know that there are ways to make a difference. The travel industry is placing more emphasis on eco -friendly travel, offering ways to frequent and conscientious travellers to reduce their ecological footprint. If you want to know how to

Ever dreamed of dropping everything and embarking on an around the world trip? More and more Canadians are doing just that. Whether you’re carving out a month-long globe trot or a year-long traipse around the world, there are a few things you’ll want to get in order first. Here are some tips for how to

Spring break’s almost here! If your children are travelling alone or with adults who are not their parents, do a little extra prep before they leave Canada, to ensure a smooth trip. On top of making sure they have travel insurance for children, and any recommended vaccinations, they should be prepared to travel with some

Goa is one of many highly recommended places to visit in India. Known as the “Las Vegas of India”, it’s a great place for a family vacation or a visit with a good group of friends. From beaches to historical and religious monuments, there are many places to visit in Goa.