If you are travelling with a Canadian passport, consider yourself very lucky! Canadian’s are blessed with having a very powerful passport, allowing us to visit 184 countries VISA FREE! In 2022 the Henley Passport Index (which ranks the worlds passports and how strong they are) updated that Canada will remain in the 7th spot for …

The words “host family” and “homestay” are usually associated with foreign exchange students, but living with host families isn’t just for young people studying abroad! My first time staying with a host family was as an exchange student during university. Since it was such a valuable experience, I have continued to seek out host families …

We have spent the last 5 months living in the magical town of Hoi An, Vietnam. From the historic Ancient Town to the lanterns that light up the night, it truly is a beautiful place to visit. It took us a time to learn the ins and outs of this small city. From where to …

UPDATE: Canada and the United States have now fully grounded the 737 Max airplanes. The planes are prohibited from operating within or entering the airspace of both countries. The move to ban the aircrafts came to light after new evidence was found showing the planes crashed in very similar ways.  The first Canadian carrier Sunwing …

Cruising may have just changed forever. The brand new Virgin Voyages just turned the industry completely on its head. Virgin cruises will offer unlimited Wi-Fi, soda, tips, group workouts and ALL dining for every passenger! Until now these types of offerings were only included on ultra luxury and very expensive brands like Regent and Silversea.  …

People have called Buenos Aires the “Paris of South America,”.  The magical city has winding streets, delectable pastries, beautiful parks and stunning architecture. Buenos Aires is its own unique place. Over the centuries, the port city (which provides the name for its residents: porteños) has been filled with immigrants from all over the world, each …

The Canadian government takes the safety and security of it’s citizens travelling abroad very seriously. This is why they constantly update their travel advisory board to alert Canadians of any countries that are deemed high risk, dangerous, or even life threatening. With the recent addition of Venezuela to their ‘Avoid All Travel’ list, it’s a …

As a female who travels 80% of the year, I’ve got packing my carry on luggage down to a literal science. There is nothing worse than being mid-flight on a long haul journey and realizing you’ve completely packed all the wrong things. Or that your bag doesn’t fit! This guide will help you carry on like a pro!

To say I am a passionate non-smoker is an understatement. Anyone that knows me personally can vouch there is nothing in this world I dislike more than cigarette smoke. Travelling to different countries, especially developing ones, can certainly be difficult for someone like myself, who is extremely sensitive to smoke. At this moment in time, …

277 passengers on board one of the largest cruise ships in the world have been infected with the Norovirus. Royal Caribbeans Oasis of the Seas is returning to its home port in Canaveral, Florida one day early. The ship was supposed to be on a 7 night Caribbean cruise with stops in Haiti, Jamaica and …

“Hello, my name is Kashlee and I am a cruise addict….” Something I never saw myself saying, but it’s true. I have fallen hopelessly head over heals for all things cruising and there is no turning back. In fact, when I am not writing blogs about cruising, I am probably searching for a cruise to …

My wife and I have spent over 500 nights in hotels and on cruise ships. One of the most important factors that will make or break a stay for us is VALUE. Does it give you good bang for your buck!? Two of the most popular ways to vacation right now are cruising and all …