Category: Travel Tips & Inspiration

A trip to Europe with kids can be both fun and educational, but with so many possible destinations, how does one choose? London, Paris, Rome and Copenhagen are four family-friendly European cities that have a variety of things to do and are fun no matter the age of the visitor.

Weekend getaways are rejuvenating, which is why I regularly plan small trips abroad. You don’t have to go very far to experience a different place and time. I live in Quebec, so Boston is an ideal weekend getaway destination.

Summer in BC’s Okanagan valley means lots of sun, sweet, pitted fruit, and fun-loving tourists. Many young adventurers and budget travellers come from across Canada to experience BC, and make some cash as fruit pickers.

The Ontario government has proposed a new tax on aviation fuel, which would increase costs for travellers flying in and out of Ontario and air shippers by as much as $100 million.

Are you one of the lucky football buffs who’s off to the World Cup in Brazil this summer?

One of our favourite travel sites, smartertravel.com, came out with tips on how you can ensure your luggage arrives safely, and we think they’re really helpful. Here are a couple of our favourites:

If you’re planning on travelling to one of Canada’s pristine national parks this year, prepare to stay connected (to the Internet, that is).

If you’re planning on backpacking in Europe or visiting multiple countries on your next trip across the pond, you’ll surely inquire about the Eurail pass.

Travelling to or through France this May? Expect delays or even flight cancellations as the largest pilots’ union goes on a month-long strike.

You should be extremely cautious if you’re travelling to the southern states in the U.S. Strong tornadoes have already pummeled six states and are set to strike Mississippi and Alabama very soon.