Not all those who wander are lost, but I certainly am!
As you’ve read in my previous article, there are a lot of great things to experience when traveling with friends. Honestly there’s nothing that I love more than being abroad with friends; except maybe being abroad alone. I understand the trepidation some people feel… Continue Reading “The 10 Best Things About Solo Travel”
Okay so it could wait just a little bit because I discovered this at like 2 in the morning and I actually wanted people to see it, but still! If you have an iphone and you press the lock button five times you will… Continue Reading “I just discovered this and it couldn’t wait!”
I’ve only ever been on one cruise, but it was a really cool experience. I would definitely go again, but there are a few things I’ll be sure to take into account this time. #1: You will feel the boat rock. For most of… Continue Reading “5 Things I Learned About Cruises While On One”
I was speaking with my dear friend Atlas while writing this article, asking her about the sort of things she might spend her money on while traveling. With a severe look she told me “For the love of God, don’t buy those tiny spoons!”… Continue Reading “Souvenir Ideas”
When I was nine, my parents insisted that I wear a Canadian flag pin when we went to Mexico. They explained to me that if we wore this we were less likely to be robbed, since Canadian dollars were worth less than American. I… Continue Reading “Reasons to Leave Your Canadian Flag At Home”
The term tourist trap has a very negative connotation, although whether or not it’s deserved is a matter of opinion. Typically, a tourist trap is a landmark or feature in a town that is over-sold to bring in tourism. Now, you might feel cheated… Continue Reading “Tourist Traps: How to Recognise and Avoid Them”
I can happily say I have no shortage of friendships, and I’m not talking about 400 some Facebook friends that I never hear from, I’m talking about real, meaningful connections. I’ve even been blessed enough to be able to travel with a few of… Continue Reading “The 10 Best Things About Travelling with Friends”
I don’t know why it took me so long to learn these things. It could be because I was used to traveling a certain way with my parents, or maybe my stubborn streak got in the way. Whatever it was, I’m hoping that these… Continue Reading “4 Airport Habits I Should Have Learned Sooner”
There are a lot of good behaviours to have in airports: these are not them. I’ve seen more than a couple of these happen, and been guilty myself of one or two. Here is your opportunity to learn from the mistakes of others, and… Continue Reading “Why’ve You Done This? 10 Things Not to Do in an Airport”
It goes without saying that the first rule for any traveler is “If it feels wrong, leave,” and that’s great, but for those of us out there who don’t have razor sharp instincts, we need some more practical advice. It can be nerve wracking,… Continue Reading “5 Rules for the Solo Traveler”