It’s one of the biggest questions being asked in the travel world right now: “Do I have coverage against covid-19 with my travel insurance?” The answer is both yes and no, depending on when you purchased your policy, which travel insurance provider you are with, and what country you are traveling to. To make this …

If you look at the annual weather of all the popular coastal cities in Mexico, they are all going to be very similar at first glance. You’ll see an average annual temperature of around 26°c (80f) no matter if you’re looking in Cancun, Puerto Vallarta or Mazatlán. However, there are many other factors (like average …

Many visitors get so captivated by the magic of Mazatlán that they end up staying! We have heard story after story about someone who just came here to visit friends and haven’t been home for 20 years, or someone who came for a week but now snowbirds here half the year. We get it. Mazatlán …

Less than an hour by train from the neon and noise of mega city Tokyo lies the awe-inspiring historic little coastal town of Kamakura. Known locally as the Kyoto of the East, Kamakura is a popular day trip from Tokyo and easily reachable using your Japan Rail pass. How to get from Tokyo to Kamakura: …

Want to get day pass access to the best beachfront resorts in Mazatlán without spending big bucks for a room? There are many hotels in the Golden Zone that allow you to buy a ‘Day Pass’, which lets you chill at the pool and beach all day without being an overnight guest. Most Day Passes …

The Winnipeg airport serves a ton of destinations, with almost 50 DIRECT flights! This is good news for the eastern prairies because let’s be honest… there aren’t a ton of destinations within driving distance from Winnipeg. Having a good airport with lots of accessible direct flights is key, and Winnipeg delivers! One of the biggest …

The secret’s out. Mazatlán has been booming the last few years as tourists have been re-discovering the magical city known as ‘The Pearl of the Pacific’.  Since I relocated to Mazatlán from Canada, I’ve had tons of people asking me for advice and recommendations on where to stay, what to do, and where to eat. …

Medellin is a gem tucked in a valley of Colombia, known for being the city of eternal spring. The beautiful weather, rich culture, and surprisingly advanced city are more than enough to attract expats from around the world to live there. Medellin is a city that no matter how much you research about it, there’s …

Hiking ‘El Faro’ is one of the best things to do in Mazatlán, even if you’re just visiting for the day. In fact, the hike is listed on TripAdvisor as the 6th most popular attraction in Mazatlán out of 64. The panoramic views from the top are spectacular! You can literally see the entire city, …

Vietnam is vibrant with green rolling hills, bustling cities, and rich foods. Locals are kind, everything is cheap, the scenery is breathtaking, and the weather is ideal. Many spend months in Vietnam, and still can’t see or do everything on their bucket list. Don’t let this deter you if you only have a week, because …

Living in Kelowna and being a full-time travel blogger, I’ve needed to research and memorize all of the direct flights that come in and out of YLW. I have to admit – Kelowna airport isn’t an international hub by any means – but it still has some good direct flights that lead into major gateways …

Searching for cheap flights within Canada used to be super challenging. As a frequent traveler, I knew from personal experience that it was usually cheaper to fly to the States, Mexico or even EUROPE than to fly within Canada. Thankfully, all that is changing. Canadian’s REJOICE! There are now more low-cost airlines in Canada than …