Category: Travel Tips & Inspiration

Whether you’re a tourist or expat, hardcore vacationer or workaholic, all travellers young and old dream of taking a trip of a lifetime. New opportunities are cropping up along the lines of volunteer travel, or “voluntouring”. In other words, adding the gift of volunteering to a travel experience. But how do you voluntour, exactly? What’s

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

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

Want to immerse yourself in another culture and give back to the community at the same time? Join the club! Voluntourism, where travellers wishing to see the world and do some good while they’re at it, has taken off in the last little while.

Join us as we chat about how you can protect yourself on your next mountain adventure with the Alpine Club of Canada (ACC).

I love bikes and I love to travel. Put these two activities together and life’s even better! Here are my top 8 reasons why a bicycle makes a great travel companion. Some of my best trips were those I brought my bike along, or flew with it.

Are you a frequent flyer or an annual adventurer? Chances are, you’ve dealt with a cancelled flight, been bumped last minute, or arrived at your destination sans baggage!

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

Claiming travel expenses for work can go a long way as a small business owner. Those small business deductions help run your daily business, but when it comes to mixing personal vacations with business travel; it can be a taxing situation in the eyes of the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA).

Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean the romance has to end! There’s something magical about winter. So, don’t wait till summer to get away with your sweetheart! Plan a romantic winter getaway instead!