All avid bikers will agree – nothing beats the thrill and exhilaration of the open road. But while the element of danger makes it fun, it also leaves the rider vulnerable to many uncertainties on the road. Motorcyclist enthusiasts, Mark and Lori Rovang, experienced that vulnerability during a motorcycle accident while riding through Powell, Wyoming.
Interview with Travel Writer, Bianca Bujan
Bianca Bujan is an award-winning travel writer with bylines in various print and online publications, including Lonely Planet, The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine, WestJet Magazine, Montecristo, TripSavvy, BC Living and others. She is also the Editor of WestCoast Families magazine and was a contributing writer for the North Shore Foodie book.
Traveller Story | How TuGo Travel Insurance Saved This Canadian Traveller
Ever been deathly ill while travelling? Or at least felt like you weren’t going to make it home alive? If you’re a street-food lover or prone to travelling off the beaten track, chances are you have, and you need travel insurance. Half the fun of travelling is the adventure. But our customer, Clara, had an adventure that took a turn for the worst when she got sick in the jungles of Malaysia. Here’s her story.
A Traveller’s Winter Escape, Gone South
The first time I visited Mexico City was for an 8-hour layover about 5 years ago. At the time, I didn’t believe in love at first sight, but the second I stepped out of my Uber outside Hotel Condesa, that changed…
Interview with Food Blogger, Ayngelina Brogan
Ayngelina Brogan is a globetrotting foodie and entrepreneur who runs Bacon is Magic, a food blog with many readers from around the world.
The Ultimate Guide to Oahu, Hawaii
My childhood memories of Hawaii include soft, sandy beaches, warm wind, and easy living. Although I’ve visited Kauai quite recently, this was my first time back to Oahu in a very long time. Coming back as an adult, I loved it even more than I remembered. The landscape, the food, the activities, the people… what’s
Top Places to Visit in Montenegro
Montenegro is a small and naturally-diverse country, nestled between the Balkan countries of Albania, Bosnia, Croatia, Kosovo, and Serbia. While few Canadians consider Montenegro as a European destination of choice, this little country welcomes thousands of tourists (Brits and Russians in particular), every summer. We chose to go for 10 days in early September and it
Highlights from the Chinese End of the Silk Road
Most of us associate the Silk Road with Marco Polo, the great 13th century explorer. Simply evoking the words “Silk Road” or “Silk Route” immediately stimulates the imagination and gets any traveller’s wanderlust flowing. After finding a cheap flight and getting my China travel visa, I was on my way to Hong Kong last September.
Travel Insurance for Altitude Travel & Altitude Sickness
Whether you’re going trekking in Nepal, or simply travelling to a high altitude destination, it’s good to know if your travel medical insurance covers you for high altitude sickness. How high altitude sickness affects travel Altitude sickness is a serious condition. Even if you get mild altitude sickness, you might need emergency medical attention or
Travelling with a Purpose in Mamallapuram, India: Part 1
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
