Italy is fortunate to have a moderate climate throughout the year, but if you’re like me, you really don’t like summer’s scorching heat and you avoid travelling to hot places. In Italy in the fall, you can easily walk around in a t-shirt or a summer dress and wear a sweater at night; it’s the
Cities on a Budget—Top Things to Do in New York
Did you know that New York City is the #1 searched destination by Canadians on Skyscanner.ca? It really shouldn’t be a huge surprise when you think about it. Canadians love to travel, but many people are afraid to take long flights. New York City is world class and it’s always making headlines. With so many
Travel India Part 2: Southern Indian Sculptures
Last summer, I spent a month doing volunteer social work in Southern India through OneVillage Community Service Foundation. My voluntourism experience took place in and around Mamallapuram. In this 3-part series I share my India travel tips and adventures from my enriching voluntourism experience. In part 2, you’ll learn about travel in Southern India and
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
