Air China Business Class Lounge Review – Beijing (PEK)
With a five hour layover in Beijing, I had loads of time to check out the Star Alliance partner lounge. With limited amenities and…
Pandemic, Travel, & the Not-So-Obvious Reasons Why They Shouldn’t Mix
It’s funny how life can completely change in a matter of days. Just a few short weeks ago I was mulling over an offer…
My Top Five Tips for Booking Travel Online
It wasn’t that long ago that people went to a travel agent to book their trips. For my younger readers, this meant going to…
My Must Have MacBook Pro Travel Accessories
Got yourself a fancy new MacBook Pro? Congrats! Not only are they super sexy and tops in quality (now without the butterfly keyboard!), they…
3 Days in Mexico City – What to See, Do, Eat and Drink
One of the world’s largest cities, Mexico’s capital is full of history, surprisingly green boulevards and parks, and amazing food. That said, it doesn’t…
Aeroplan 2020 – What We Know So Far
Even though the launch of Air Canda’s in-house reward program is around the corner, there is little detail on what that actually means. This…
Munich Lufthansa Lounge Review
With a recent short connection through MUC, I surprisingly had enough time to check out the Munich Lufthansa lounge. Thanks to the short distance…
A Stunning Photo Walk on the Old Dubrovnik Walls
Dubrovnik is home to the most impressive walled city in the world (says me) and on my 1st visit, I completely missed walking on…
24 Hours in Mexico City – What to See and Do on a Layover
Mexico City is massive. It’s home to over 20-million people and sprawls for miles. It’s also home to some incredible cultural and historically significant…
This Life in Trips 2020 – Looking Back and Ahead
Happy 2020 all! Just like every year, I am better-late-than-never on my forecasted travel plans and updates for this site. This is 100% therapeutic…
Tips on Visiting Teotihuacan – Mexico City’s Ancient Pyramids
Visting Teotihuacan is visiting one of the country’s greatest mysteries. Who built it and why? Read on as I search for these answers. A…
Touring La Condesa Taquerias With Tasty Bites Food Tours
On my recent visit to Mexico City, I teamed up with Tasty Bites food tours to better understand the city’s love for tacos. This…
Five Places to Visit Before it’s Too Late
With rising global temperatures, erosion, and Instagram geotagging, some of the worlds most iconic locations are at risk of overcrowding, being damaged, or disappearing…
A Wok Around Granville Island Food Tour Review
Last year I tagged along A Wok Around Chinatown Food Tour and gave it praise for its cultural value and history lessons, not to…
Review: ANA Business Class Lounge – Haneda, Tokyo
On my last epic Aeroplan mini-RTW trip I not only had the pleasure of flying ANA business class for the first time, but also…
What to do on a Tokyo Layover from Haneda Airport
Japan is one of my favourite countries. From its warm people to its tasty food, there is little to dislike. That’s why when a…
Three Days in Osaka – What to See, Do, Eat and Drink
On my first visit to Osaka I lined up a walking tour so I could better understand Japan’s second-largest city. Although I had good…
A Visitor’s Guide to Japan Baseball
Japan Baseball is something everyone should experience when visiting the country, sports fan or not. The atmosphere is unlike any other sports event I have…
Where to Find The Best Food in Osaka – My Top 5 Must Try Dishes
Osaka is far and away my favourite food-loving city in Asia. Coming from someone that ate his way across the continent, this says a…
How to Tour the Vineyards of Saint Emilion, France
France is home to some of the world’s finest wines. With some eight billion bottles made each year, France is also one of the…
Three Days in Kyoto – What to See, Do, Eat and Drink
I first visited Kyoto in 2010 and immediately fell for its peaceful allure. Although it was a short one-night stay, it was easy to…
A Tipsy Afternoon Sake Tasting in Kyoto with Magical Trip
Kyoto is known for its many temples, bamboo forest’s, and the ever-elusive geisha. Thanks to the help of Magical Trip, on my recent return…
Visiting the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella, Sri Lanka
Ella is a backpacker haven known for its many nearby hikes and chill bars to recover in afterwards. The real highlight of Ella, for…
My Most Epic Aeroplan Mini-RTW Trip and How I Booked it
With Air Canada’s re-acquisition of Aeroplan, changes were inevitable. This was expected. Changes before the program shifted owners, however, was not. On September 1st,…
Visiting Ella in Monsoon Season – A Soggy Guide of What to See and Do
Ella, the little town high in the highlands of Sri Lanka’s interior is loved for its many hikes and laid-back vibe. But what does…