What You Need to Know About Electronic Travel Authorization

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

Winter Travel Insurance for your Vacation

The holidays are fast approaching. Have you finalized your winter vacation plans yet? Anything can happen while you’re away from home, so if you’re heading to another province or visiting family and friends internationally, you’ll want to get winter travel insurance; this should include excellent emergency medical travel insurance for Canadians, combined with non-medical travel

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.

Cities on a Budget—Top Things to Do in Orlando

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

Travel India Part 3: Volunteering in Mamallapuram

Last summer as part of my Masters of Counselling Psychology and Art Therapy program at Adler University, I spent a month doing volunteer social work and travelling in Southern India. I worked with OneVillage Community Service Foundation and my voluntourism experience took place in and around Mamallapuram. In the last installment of my 3-part series

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