New Zealand is full of wonderful natural locations it’s no wonder so many were used in our favorite movies. You might have seen some of these locations in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy or Jurassic Park. Their summer season is the busiest time of year and runs from December through February. Here’s a list […]
Paris has always been a place of inspiration for artists around the world. Shakespeare & Company, an iconic bookstore with roots going back to the 1920s, was involved in creating some of the greatest work of the 20th century. With new releases as well as second-hand books from a past time, this bookstore will knock […]
The hashtag #TravelPorn on Instagram will yield some pretty spectacular results. No, not that type of porn! Get your mind out of the gutter. It is, however, very stimulating! People are grabbing life by the horns and getting out into the world, documenting their travels with photographs. Travel takes us out of our comfort zone […]
Plane Farts: The Odour Of The Airborne Let’s face it, farts are everywhere, especially in the public sphere. The more people, the more flatus, a cheekily named gas culprit of offended noses everywhere. In particular, airplanes seem to create the perfect storm for flatulence production and eruption. Cabin air, including everyone and their brother’s fart […]
Weddings are celebrated differently in most cultures and areas of our globe. From the garb to food, to the location, the choices made are often deeply entrenched in tradition or religion. But, what about when they’re not? For many years now, new couples have been carving their own paths and picking new and exciting places […]
Bridges are structural pieces of art and mankind’s greatest inventions. Besides quicker travel time and a superb view, being suspended above the ground on a man-made structure will for sure trigger your fear of heights. But you can’t say you have acrophobia unless you’ve stood on any of these bridges! New River Gorge Bridge Built […]
Marketed primarily as an international urban destination, many remain unaware of Hong Kong’s myriad of spectacular outdoor activities available. In the city’s thick humidity and skyrocketing summer temperatures, how do the locals stay cool? Well, it is common practice to spend at least one day per summer season on a yacht. Or, as it is […]
When visiting a new city, it usually takes some time to get your bearings and figure out where to go, or which attractions top your to-do list. If you don’t mind being a real tourist for a day or two, purchase a pass for a “Hop On, Hop Off” bus tour. These tours are very […]
Chicago is full of fantastic food, culture, and excitement, and it’s bound to keep you entertained and engaged. Depending on whether you only have 5 hours or an overnight stay, we’ve narrowed down the top activities you can do to keep within your time limit. For each of the activities below, we’ve recommended the approximate […]
I spent five days in the Florida Keys earlier this year with fellow Canadian travel journalists and bloggers. While that’s not enough time to take in everything the keys has to offer, it’s enough that I gathered a good sense of what it’s all about. For many Canadians, Florida is a refuge during the winter […]
With its grand architecture, urban streets, and the large Bosphorus river right at its center, there’s never a dull moment in the wondrous city of Istanbul. The city of minarets is home to some of the world’s most known landmarks, like the Hagia Sophia or the Blue Mosque. Hidden behind these colossal wonders are bits and […]
Travel blues are hard to deal with, especially when you return to gloomy weather and negative temperatures. It’s kind of like a breakup, but you have to get out there and bounce back. Travelling has equipped me with the tools to be alone and enjoy my own company. So I like to practice this new found […]
