On my trip to the Galapagos Islands, I spent every night on the top deck of our 20-passenger boat with my gaze fixated on the sky. This was the first time in years I’d seen...
Category: Lifestyle
Backpacking in Europe With Your Dog
For avid travellers who are also dog owners, bringing your beloved pup with you on your adventures has undoubtedly crossed your mind. Travelling with your dog can mean sharing some of the most meaningful experiences...
Best Travel Gifts for Eco-Warriors
Many inspiring journeys have been taken by eco-warriors with sustainability top of mind, like bicycle rides through Europe, train- and bus-hopping voyages, and tours with agencies that focus on sustainability and conservation. If you're looking...
New Travel Trends, 2020 Edition
It won't come as a surprise that many of the new travel trends for 2020 are eco-friendly, sustainable and carbon neutral. There's no question about it, travel is changing – for the simple reason that...
How Tour Operators Are Combating Overtourism
With natural attractions crippling under the weight of oppressive crowds, protestors taking to the streets of cities like Venice and Barcelona, and overcrowding becoming a matter of life and death on Mount Everest, it’s easy...
Learning Vacations: 5 Holidays That Will Make You Smarter
Have you ever come home from a vacation wishing you’d done more? And when I say “more,” I’m not referring to FOMO-induced activities like collecting another passport stamp or checking another “must-see” sight off your...
The Best Travel Books, Ranked
If written well, a good book can transport you just as far as a good trip. Travelling has been the subject of countless books, and it’s a fountain of inspiration that many writers have drawn...
Gift Ideas for Relatives Overseas: Lightweight and Meaningful
Christmas shopping can be stressful enough, especially when you have to pack everything into a suitcase or carry-on because you're going to be travelling over the holidays to spend time with loved ones! Do you...
5 Microadventures to Try in Toronto During the Holidays
If there’s one thing Toronto does well, it’s the holiday season. Even as a summer-loving local, I'll be the first to admit: the city is all kinds of magical during the festive period. There are...
Hiking in Japan in November: Best Autumn Trails
There are so many ways to explore a new country - whether you’re looking to take in some of the local art, try new foods, or just enjoy an experience you haven’t had before, one...