This Life in Isolation – An Update on Travel, This Site, and What’s Next
Right now I should be somewhere over the Atlantic ocean in Turkish Air’s brand new 787-900 business class. Instead, I’m in a Vancouver park…
Temporary Vancouver Street Art Brings Some Colour to a Drab Situation
Robson Street is finally opening up to its stores this weekend. In a weird/sad way, it means the end of the surprising Vancouver street…
Looking on The Bright Side – What Positives Might Come out of Post-Pandemic Travel
In my last post, I highlighted a few ways air travel will never be the same. From blood tests at airports to wearing a…
YOU CAN NOW BUY AEROPLAN POINTS & THERE’S BONUS OFFERS!
With Air Canada’s new reward program just around the corner, there have been plenty of rumours on what will happen with Aeroplan. The option…
5 Air Travel Changes That May Become The New Normal
It’s funny how you can live through the golden age of something and not realize you’re in it. That’s how I feel about air…
Around the World in 80 Drinks
Let’s face it, we could all use a drink right now. If you’re looking for a little inspiration on what to pour (or where…
DINE-IN VANCOUVER – 8 PLACES WORKING HARD TO KEEP US FED!
It’s no secret that my favourite part of travel is the food and culture that comes with it. I take food tours and cooking…
Air China Business Class Review | A330-300 HND-PEK
Curious what Air China Business Class is like? Read on for my take. I really wanted to like Air China’s business class service. After…
How I Accumulated Enough Points for an Around the World Ticket in 4 Short Months
With world travel coming to a screeching halt, now is a great time to look ahead. Did your trip get cancelled? Why not look…
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…