Category: Travel Tips & Inspiration

If you’re rethinking your Spring Break family vacation plans due to the low Canadian dollar, you’re not alone! Choosing a spring break destination in Canada instead of pricier US destinations like Florida or California is a good way to save on trip costs and travel insurance for Canadians, and still enjoy a great March break.

Zika virus – related conditions The mosquito-borne Zika virus has been dominating the news since it first hit in December. The virus, when contracted by pregnant women, has been linked to microcephaly, a rare birth defect. It may also be causing another serious health condition called Guillain-Barré syndrome, where the body’s immune system attacks the

I admit I’m biased, but Canada is a pretty awesome travel destination. There’s something for every traveller here, no matter where you’re from. The reasons below combined with the low Canadian dollar make Canada the perfect destination for 2016, for Canadians and foreigners alike. If you have friends or relatives coming to Canada (or if

San Francisco is the next destination in our “Cities on a Budget” series (hope you didn’t miss our budget travel tips for Seattle, Orlando, and New York)! San Francisco is one of the most visited cities in the world; although physically compact, it has a lot to offer. With world recognized attractions, amazing food, and

South Africa is cracking down on child trafficking and one way they’re doing this is by implementing a recent immigration rule change. Since June 1, 2015 children under 18-years-old are required to carry an unabridged birth certificate. Not only do children entering or travelling through South Africa need this type of birth certificate, but children leaving

We’ve scoured the interwebs to find out what’s on the travel radar for 2016! Take a look at these ABCs of travel for 2016 to get some inspiration for your travel plans in the new year. If you’re not keen on visiting the most popular travel destinations, or want to tick off your own travel

Are you heading to Central or South America for some R&R? Be sure to protect yourself against the Zika virus! The Public Health Agency of Canada recently reported an outbreak of Zika virus in Mexico and countries in Central and South America, which is spread via infected mosquitos. Symptoms include: Fever Headache Pink Eye Rashes

2015 is coming to an end, and it’s time to reflect on the past year. If you love to travel, you’re probably reminiscing about your travel exploits and planning for 2016 (I know we are)! To usher out the old year, we’re taking a look back at some of our most popular travel and travel

We’re back on the train of the Grand Tour of Switzerland! After its first stops in Basel, Schaffhausen and St. Gallen, our train went full steam ahead towards Lucerne, Grindelwald, Montreux, Sion, Locarno and Lugano, in the canton of Ticino. Mountain landlubbers After we arrived in Lucerne in the evening, we went to greet the

As of March 15, 2016, all visa-exempt visitors to Canada need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter the country, similar to the U.S. Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). This new security measure by the government of Canada will pre-screen visitors before they arrive to identify “high-risk” travellers. If you’re expecting foreign guests or