Al Dhabi Lounge Review – Abu Dhabi International Airport
byWith a 5 1/2 hour layover in Abu Dhabi, I was keen to check out its business class lounges. Due to the pandemic, I…
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Three days in Muscat, Oman – What to See and Do
byAs I found on my three day visit, Muscat Oman offers so much more than its neighbouring capitals. Here’s why. With the Al Hajar…
Oman Air Business Class Lounge Review – Muscat International Airport
byAs I found on my Oman Air First-Class lounge review, the business class lounge, surprisingly, has much more to offer guests. With time to…
That Time I Inadvertently Fasted for Ramadan
byMillions fast from sunrise to sunset on purpose. I fasted for Ramadan by accident. Here’s why. Last spring I took a memorable trip through…
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Oman Air 737-900 Business Class Review – Manama to Muscat
byMy Oman airline experience continues through the Middle East with this Oman Air 737-900 business class review. Although it was a short hop between…
I Went to a Tim Hortons in Oman and Immediately Felt at Home
byWhat’s it like inside a Tim Hortons in Oman? I head to Muscat to find out. I am one to try out local food…
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Pearl Lounge Bahrain Airport Review – Is it Worth a 5-Star Skytrax Rating?
byWhat’s it like inside the Pearl Lounge Bahrain? Let’s find out. After an excellent but exhausting day tour of Bahrain, I arrived at the…
Tips on Visiting Wadi Ash Shab – Good to Know Before You Go
byTurquoise blue pools of water surrounded by mountains with a secret waterfall at the end. This is my time hiking to Wadi Shab. Unlike…
12 Unique Things to Do in Bahrain on a Cruise Stop or Layover
byFor such a tiny nation, Bahrain packs a lot in. From getting lost in its souq to visiting a centries old fort, there’s no…
My Tried and Tested Aeroplan Credit Card Churning Strategy
byWould you like to build up enough points to take an incredible trip every year? Wondering how to get Aeroplan Points fast? Here’s my…
Oman Air First-Class Lounge Review – Muscat International Airport
byOn the tail end of my amazing trip to the Middle East, I got to spend an incredible four hours in the Oman Air…
Oman Air First Class Review: Boeing 787-9 Muscat to London
byPre-flight massages and a private cabin in the sky. This is my Oman Air First Class experience. How do you cap off on an…
Bahrain Layover – Covering The Country Tip-to-Tip in Just 24 Hours
byFrom the Tree of Life to celebrating Ramadan with locals, here are my takeaways from an eventful Bahrain layover. If you’ve been following along,…
WestJet Lounge Calgary Airport Review: Access, Photos & Tips
byAfter a whirlwind check-in and a brief visit to the lounge in Paris, my brother Scott was ready for some well-deserved relaxation on his…
WestJet Dreamliner Business Class Review: Paris to Calgary
byWestjet Dreamliner Business Class – Solid Value, but fix your Paris problems. After two years of working almost every single day in the land…
Air Canada 777 Business Class Review – Vancouver to Cancun
byWith a short notice trip across Canada came last-minute prices that had me looking at using points instead. Aeroplan options weren’t much better leaving…
Travel Recap – My First International Trip Since the Pandemic Started
byKhinkali, Ramadan, and ridiculous business class flights. This is my travel recap highlight reel. It’s funny how you can wait for seemingly ever for…
Carry-On Only Travel Tips – How To Pack Light For Long Trips
byPack light and pack right with these carry on only travel tips. Over the last few years, I have become accustomed to carry-on only…
Etihad Business Class Review: A350-1000 Istanbul to Abu Dhabi
byFrom a cabin crew discussing orgies to a less-than-perfect check-in experience, my Etihad business class review got off to a turbulent start. Of all…
Copa Club Lounge Review – Panama City Airport (PTY)
byAfter spending a day touring Panama City and its famous Canal, I was back at the Tocumen International Airport for a Turkish Air flight…
Panama City Layover Tour – What to See & Do When Passing Through
byThe Panama Canal is an engineering marvel and an important passage that affects 6% of the world’s commerce. Seeing this historic lock system in…
Copa Airlines Business Class Review – Is it Worth The Upgrade?
byOn my first international trip in 2+ years, I got the chance to try out several new (and new to me) lounges and airline…
My First International Trip Since the Pandemic Started – Routes and Plans
byIs this the start of post-pandemic travel? Hopefully! I am kicking it off with this three-continent trip around the globe. Here’s my plan. Like…
What is a Workation? I Went to Whistler to Find Out
by2022 Update: I recently did a short interview on CBC Radio about the factors to consider before taking a workation. This segment is currently…
Aeroplan Booking Tips for 2022 – A Breakdown of My Current Bookings
byWith Covid restrictions easing I’ve decided to proceed with my first international Aeroplan booking in over two years. Over this gap, much has changed…