Credit Cards that Help you Upgrade your Travel Experience
Our choice of credit cards that we have used to get free hotel stays, upgrades to business class, and more. There are a lot of credit...
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Feb 99 min read
Cycling the Golden Triangle: A Journey in Some of Canada's Most Stunning Landscapes
Cycling the Golden Triangle in Canada is an exhilarating journey that takes riders through some of the most breathtaking landscapes the...
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Feb 18 min read
Flying the Fur-iendly Skies: A Look at the Major Airlines Pet Policies
Bringing Rover to Dover? Taking Kitty along to New York City? Maybe Max is bound for Halifax. If you are flying to your destination and...
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Feb 18 min read
Exploring 5 Travel Companies Who Cater to Solo Female Travelers
Traveling alone as a woman can be an empowering and exhilarating experience. It's an opportunity to explore the world on your own terms,...
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Jan 308 min read
Exploring the World Through Sauna Culture: A Journey Across Seven Countries
Introduction There's something universally appealing and deeply relaxing about the sauna experience. A tradition rooted in ancient...
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Jan 304 min read
Rome's Finest Cappuccinos: Top 10 Cafés for Coffee Lovers
Rome, a city steeped in history, art, and culture, is also a paradise for coffee enthusiasts. The Italian capital is not just about...
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Jan 268 min read
If You Have Diabetes and Love to Travel, Then You Should Read This
Traveling is difficult enough at times, especially air travel, and if you have diabetes this can become even more daunting. Here are some...
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Jan 216 min read
Can You Pass this Traffic Sign Test?
How well do you know your signs? I'm not talking astrology here. I mean if you were driving in Europe and you saw the sign above would...
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Jan 1810 min read
Best Hotels with Fitness Centers in DC
Continuing our line of best hotels for fitness buffs, we'll look at some of the hotels in Washington DC in this post. Introduction For...
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Jan 115 min read
The Affordable Way to Use your Phone Internationally
SIMs, eSIMs, and other means to keep fully connected when abroad. Having just completed another trip to Finland over Christmas I wanted...
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Dec 19, 20235 min read
The Best Hotels in Manhattan for Fitness Buffs
If keeping your exercise routine is a high priority when you travel then you should stay at one of these hotels when in New York City...
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Dec 14, 20236 min read
Planes, Great Danes, and Automobiles: A Guide to Stress-Free Traveling with Pets
Introduction Ok, I have a Golden Doodle, not a Great Dane, but the title didn't work with Doodle. Traveling with your non-human family...
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Dec 13, 20239 min read
Mid-journey Sanctuaries: Some of the Best Airports for Blissful Layovers
Our last blog detailed some of the worst airports for lost luggage. Today we'll be a bit more optimistic and look at some of the best...
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Dec 11, 20234 min read
Tips to avoid lost luggage, and what you absolutely must have in your carry-on.
Introduction Embarking on a journey, whether for business or pleasure, brings with it the thrill of exploration and the promise of new...
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Dec 7, 202317 min read
A Culinary and Cultural Odyssey: Exploring the 13 Regions of France
Introduction The other day my wife told me that France was the number one destination for tourists in the world. I didn't believe her. I...
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Dec 1, 202310 min read
A Global Christmas: 12 Countries, 12 Unique Traditions (Beverage Included)
I remember the magic. The inescapable lure of Christmas. We had several traditions in our family as I'm sure all of you who celebrate the...
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Nov 27, 20237 min read
Chasing Shadows: A Guide to the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
As the celestial stage prepares for a grand spectacle, astronomers and sky enthusiasts eagerly await the upcoming total solar eclipse on...
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Nov 26, 20235 min read
Top Ten Delightful Travel Items from the Folks at IKEA
Who doesn't love IKEA? Apart from a couple of hair-pulling episodes for some of their larger intricate assemblies (glaring at my 4 piece...
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Nov 23, 20239 min read
To Tip or Not to Tip, A Global Guide
Introduction It seems to me that the last decade has ratcheted up the confusion about where, when, and how much to tip at various...
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Nov 22, 20235 min read
Navigating the World Safely: A Comprehensive Guide to Travel Insurance
Introduction Traveling is an enriching experience that opens our minds to new cultures, landscapes, and adventures. However, the...
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