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Lombok Travel Review: “Is it really the New Bali?” Highlights and Tips
After a short three-hour flight from Singapore on Scoot, we found ourselves in the “Land of…
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Travel Tips for Exploring Gili Air, Indonesia
In this post, we share our impressions after a much-too-short three-night stay on Gili Air, where…
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Hotel Review: Umana Bali – A hilltop luxury escape!
Formerly the Banyan Tree Ungasan, this hotel joined the Hilton portfolio in 2023 as the Umana…
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Beyond the Layover: How to Spend 5 Perfect Days in Seoul
Recently, we finally had the chance to visit Seoul South Korea during the pleasant fall season.…
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Visiting Mexico City? Essential Tips on Altitude, Safety, and Budget
Mexico City (CDMX) is a destination where we could easily spend six months, given the endless…
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Lounge Review: The New Air Canada Café at YVR – Vancouver Airport
In this post, we share some information and photos about the current Air Canada Café setup…
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Goa: Is It Worth the Trip? Our Honest Verdict
We spent close to a week exploring Goa and chose to add it to our itinerary…
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A First-Timer’s Guide to India: Our Trip to Udaipur, Jaipur, and Goa
This past September and October, we had the opportunity to visit India, where we spent time…
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Cabo: Is it Still Worth Visiting? Our Honest Review
For us, Cabo was once our go-to Mexican escape. Over the past decade, we’ve visited five…
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Cancun Hotel Zone and Beyond Food Guide
Cancun in Mexico is a very popular tourist destination for those seeking a sunny beach vacation.…
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Planning a Trip to Vietnam: Our luxurious itinerary!
For our 4th trip to Vietnam, we decided to focus our two week vacation visiting various…
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Lounge Review: New Plaza Premium Lounge YVR International Departures – Pier D
Recently, the Plaza Premium Lounge at the Vancouver Airport located in the international departures terminal was…
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Driving to Nosara, Costa Rica: Do you need a 4×4?
Nosara is a small beach town known for surfing about 3 hours away from Liberia Airport.…
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Review: The Vietage by Anantara Luxury Train in Vietnam
The Vietage by Anantara is a luxury railway carriage that provides train journeys through Vietnam. In…
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Review: Flying with Starlux to Asia
Since 2020, Starlux has been operating flights to and from its hub in Taipei, connecting North…
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10 Tips: Planning a Trip to Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast
Our third journey to Costa Rica led us to the underrated Caribbean coast and its hidden…
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3 Days in Rio de Janeiro Brazil
The third and final stop of our trip to Brazil was Rio de Janeiro. We spent…
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4 Days in Trancoso Brazil
After our short layover in Sao Paulo, it was time for us to fly about 1.5…
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Tips: A short layover in Sao Paolo Brazil
After our 10 hours red-eye flight from Toronto, we woke up in Sao Paolo Brazil, with…
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Planning a Trip to Brazil: 10 Tips
For our 3rd trip to South America, we decided to visit Brazil, a country we have…
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Planning a Trip to New Orleans: 6 Tips
In this post, we share 6 tips to help you plan a trip to New Orleans…
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Review: Airolo eSIM to use your call phone abroad
Smart phones that act as mini computers equipped to help you research everything anytime and anywhere…
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Review: Fern Fall Tiny House Airbnb, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia
Fern Fall is a free standing tiny house Airbnb located in Qualicum Beach Canada. In this…
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BREAKING NEWS: Travel Visa for Tourists to Enter Brazil Update
Last updated: December 21, 2023 As we sit here and type this update, we are writing…
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Renting an Electric Vehicle (EV): Tips and Considerations
In this post, we share tips and considerations to help you decide if you should rent…
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Tips: Visiting Joffre Lakes Provincial Park in Pemberton, British Columbia
Visiting Joffre Lakes to see the stunning blue lakes, waterfalls and views of the glacier is…
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Star Alliance Lounge Hopping at LHR – London Heathrow Airport
Based on our long layover at LHR coming back from Mauritius, we share information about the…
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Weekend Getaway: Franschhoek South Africa
On our recent trip to South Africa and Mauritius, we decided to spend the equivalent of…
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Visiting Cape Town in South Africa: 10 Tips
We spent a few nights in Cape Town and share 10 tips to help you plan…
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Visiting Mauritius: 12 Tips
Based on our trip to Mauritius in April 2023, we share 12 tips to plan your…
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Review: New American Express Centurion Lounge at SEA Seattle-Tacoma Airport
The new American Express Centurion Lounge at SEA Seattle-Tacoma Airport opened recently. In this post, we…
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10 More Tips to Plan a Trip to Costa Rica
We absolutely loved our first trip to Costa Rica so we decided to visit again, a…
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10 Tips to Plan Your First Cruise Vacation
In this post, we share some tips and information about cruising for the cruise curious traveler…
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Review: Renovated Plaza Premium Lounge near E gates – USA Departures at YVR – Vancouver International Airport:
After being closed for over 2 years, the Plaza Premium Lounge at YVR (Vancouver International Airport)…
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Should you cancel your trip to Mexico?
Should you cancel your trip to Mexico?
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5 Tips to Visit Waikiki
After a long 30 month hiatus, we had the chance to visit Oahu again and spend…
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Planning a Trip to Ambergris Caye in Belize: 14 Tips
Ambergris Caye is the largest of Belize’s islands and the most visited. It is known for…
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Planning a Trip to Belize: 10 Tips
In this post, we share 10 tips to help you plan a trip to Belize based…
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Review: Fiji Airways A350 Business Class LAX – Los Angeles to NAN – Nadi Fii
Fiji is an island nation in the South Pacific Ocean comprised of approximately 300 islands. It…
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Planning a Trip to Fiji: 12 Tips
Recently, we had the opportunity to visit Fiji and share 12 tips to help you plan…
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Planning a Trip to Colombia: 10 Tips
In May 2022, we spent 10 days in Colombia and visited Cartagena, Isla Mucura, Medellin and…
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Travel Guide: 15 Tips to Visit Medellin, Colombia
Medellin is a city located in the Antioquia province in Colombia. Known as the “City of Eternal…
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New Flight Route + Deals from YVR – Vancouver: Fly to Australia via Fiji for less than $600 with Fiji Airways
As a special for the route launch, you can buy a return ticket in economy to…
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10 Resons Why You Need to Visit El Paso Texas
El Paso is a city in south west Texas. With a population of close to 700,000…
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Summer in Vancouver: New Day Pass System for Buntzen Lake
Buntzen Lake in Anmore is about a 40 minute drive from Vancouver and a great place…
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Travel Guide: 15 Tips to Visit Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena was the first stop of four on our trip to Colombia this past May. In…
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Is it Safe to Visit San Francisco: 7 tips
With its iconic Golden Gate Bridge, steep streets and old streetcars, it’s a great place for…
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Review: Air Canada Signature Suite Lounge at YYZ – Toronto Pearson International Airport
The Air Canada Signature Suite at Toronto Pearson Airport is a lounge exclusively for passengers flying…
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Ideas for Unique Honeymoon Trips
We have had a few people reach out and ask us about good honeymoon destinations! Here…
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Planning a Trip to Costa Rica: Our Itinerary
Costa Rica has been on our list of places to visit for so long, especially after…
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Review: National Bank VIP Lounge at YUL – Montreal Trudeau International Airport
We recently had the chance to visit the National Bank VIP Lounge at YUL – Montreal…
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AMAZING Business Class Fares from Canada to Africa and the Middle East
Details about business class airfare deals between Canada, select destinations in Africa and the Middle East.…
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Planning a trip to Costa Rica: 10 tips
Costa Rica has been on our list of places to visit for so long, especially after…
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Travel During COVID-19: Travel Interruption Insurance for Canadians
In this post, we share information about insurance we have purchased to help offset the costs…
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Planning a Trip to Greece: Our Itinerary
We were very lucky to visit Greece in August/September 2021 for 3.5 weeks! In our years…
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Crete – Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries
The fourth stop on our Big Fat Greek Summer Vacation was the island of Crete! Here…
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Greece Travel Planning: Is it worth visiting Santorini?
Santorini is one of Greece’s most popular and renowned destinations for visitors. This island is formed…
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Tips: Canceling an Air Canada Flight for Aeroplan Points
Recently, we purchased Air Canada tickets for a return trip and canceled the flights choosing to…
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Review: Gecko Rent a Car in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
On our most recent trip to Mexico, we decided to rent a car to facilitate getting…
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10 Tips: Planning a Trip to Crete
The fourth stop on our Big Fat Greek Summer Vacation was the island of Crete! Here…
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6 Practical Tips for Visiting Athens in August
We spent 2 full days in Athens in August and share 6 practical tips to plan…
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4 Days in Corfu: Our Trip
We spent 4 relaxing and adventure-filled days exploring the island of Corfu and its beaches, its…
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3 Days in Mykonos: Tips for Non-Partiers
We spent 3 relaxing days in Mykonos exploring the island and its beaches, its tavernas, its…
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Greedy: Airbnb’s new policy sets disappointing precedents when booking refundable accommodations
Imagine booking a fully-refundable rate at a hotel, but still being charged a service fee if…
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Air Canada Status Match for US Citizens
Americans with elite status on an American airline can complete a status match to get status…
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Road Trip to Ucluelet: Not Quite a Tropical Paradise
At least at one point, during your visit to Tofino or Ucluelet (Ukee) in late July…
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Weekend Getaway: Calgary, Alberta
Here are some highlights from our weekend trip to Calgary and ideas of where to stay,…
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Weekend Getaway: Edmonton, Alberta
Here are some highlights from our weekend trip to Edmonton and ideas of where to stay,…
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Weekend Getaway: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
We had a blast visit the ‘toon, better known as Saskatoon. In this post, we share…
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Travel Within Canada Right Now: What to Expect
In this post, we share information about what to expect when traveling domestically within Canada right…
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Heavy Thoughts on Packing Light: Topo Designs Travel Bag 40L Review
In this post, we share a review of the Topo Designs Travel Bag 40L to help…
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Review: WestJet Elevation Lounge at YYC – Calgary International Airport
We really enjoyed our visit to the WestJet Elevation Lounge and share our review and details…
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6 Tips: Planning a trip to Montreal
With over 1.8 million residents, Montreal is Canada’s second-largest city and is located in the province…
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Best Canadian Credit Cards for Travel 2021
In this post, we share which credit cards we’ve signed up for recently and why: 1)…
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Tips: A Long Weekend in Penticton
In this post, we will tell you more about the Okanagan Valley and surrounding areas, including…
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Tips: A Long Weekend in Vancouver
In this post, we share tips and information to help you plan a long weekend trip…
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Tips: A Long Weekend on the Sunshine Coast
In this post, we share tips and information to help you plan a long weekend to…
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Tips: A Long Weekend on Salt Spring Island
There are approximately 200 Gulf Islands in British Columbia and Salt Spring is one of them.…
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Tips: A Long Weekend in Victoria
Last Updated: March 8, 2025 Victoria is a small city located on Vancouver Island’s southern tip…
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Tips: A Long Weekend in Tofino
Tofino is a small village on the West side of Vancouver Island along the Pacific Ocean…
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Tips: A Long Weekend in Ucluelet
Last updated: February 1, 2022 Ucluelet (Ukee) is a small village on the West side of…
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Pros and Cons: Tofino vs. Ucluelet
Tofino and Ucluelet are both communities located on the West side of Vancouver Island along the…
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The New Aeroplan Program: 5 Things to Know
Air Canada launched the new Aeroplan program in August 2020, promising a revamped enhanced experience for…
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Tips for Canadians who want to Visit Hawaii
Last Updated on November 3, 2021. On October 15, 2020 the Hawaiian Islands began allowing out…
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Weekend Getaway: The Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa on Vancouver Island
The Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa is a small full-service resort located near Courtenay, British Columbia…
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Travel in British Columbia during COVID-19
On June 24, 2020, British Columbia transitioned to Phase 3 of BC’s Restart Plan. This included…
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The 10 Things We Don’t Miss About Travel
Travel is our thing and has been for the last 15+ years. Throughout the years, we…
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COVID Cancellations: Refund Status Update
After months and hours of fighting tooth and nail, we have managed to close the loop…
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COVID-19 Protocols for Tourists: 3 Extreme Examples
Recently there have been many news reports about countries that are planning to re-open to tourists,…
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Destination Guide: Okanagan Valley and Similkameen Valley in British Columbia
In this post, we will tell you more about the Okanagan Valley and surrounding areas, including…
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Aeroplan Promo on May 7, 2020: Should you buy miles for 1 cent + bonus?
For us, it is not a matter of if we will travel but when and so,…
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Finding and Booking Flight Deals During COVID-19: Good or Bad Idea?
Many of us are sad and disappointed in having to cancel and postpone travel plans during…
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AAdvantage Miles Expiry Extension and Purchase Miles Promotion During COVID-19
COVID-19 has been wreaking havoc on everything, and those who travel for leisure and travel have…
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Review: TAP Air Portugal A330neo Business Class from LIS – Lisbon to EWR – Newark
Last Updated: June 3, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Portugal has re-opened to tourists from certain countries as of…
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Flight Review: Japan Airlines 787 Business Class From NRT – Tokyo Narita to CGK – Jakarta
If you read our 2019 recap and review of JAL First Class, you might remember us talking…
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Flight Review: Japan Airlines 777 First Class From SFO – San Francisco to HND – Tokyo Haneda
If you read our 2019 recap, you might remember us talking about our Best Flight Rewards…
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Sargassum Seaweed in the Caribbean: Will it ruin my beach vacation?
Updated: March 2023 The first time we encountered that mass of seaweed known as “sargassum” was…
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Review: Turkish Airlines 787 Business Class from DPS – Denpasar Bali to IST – Istanbul Turkey
Turkish Airlines started their Dreamliner 787-900 service on select international routes over the summer in 2019.…
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Heavy Thoughts on Packing Light: Carry-on Packing Tips
Last Updated: June 28, 2021 What do you pack into a carry-on when you will be…
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Marriott Titanium Annual Choice Benefit: What We Chose and Why
As a Marriott Titanium member, you get to choose one Annual Choice Benefit before January 14…
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