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Plan Ahead: Essential Guide to New Visa and Tourist Tax Changes for 2024-2025
From increased visa costs to new regional levies, tourist fees are designed to enhance tourist experiences and support local communities
Jordana
Dec 10, 20244 min read


Top Sustainable Travel Destinations and Experiences for 2025
It's been a record-breaking year for climate change (and no, this is not up for debate!) By the end of the year, the planet will have...
Jordana
Nov 15, 20245 min read


From Pole to Pole: Epic Adventures with HX Hurtigruten Expeditions
Whether you want to chase the Northern Lights or bask in the midnight sun, HX Hurtigruten Expeditions has an adventure for you
Jordana
Oct 1, 20244 min read


Chic Retreats: The Top Luxury Resorts in the Mayan Riviera for a Memorable Girls' Trip
Embark on a girls' getaway like no other by choosing the picturesque Mayan Riviera as your destination. The Caribbean coastline of...
Jordana
Sep 23, 20243 min read


Top Ways to Keep Track of Your Luggage: From Traditional Tactics to Tech Innovations
Traveling opens doors to new experiences, cultures, and memories. However, one aspect of travel that can quickly turn that trip upside...
Jordana
Jul 16, 20243 min read


Set-Jetting: Exploring Iconic Movie Set Locations Around the World
From the rolling hills of New Zealand to the bustling streets of Tokyo, the world has played host to some of the most iconic movie sets...
Jordana
Jul 10, 20244 min read


Flight Bookings: Yes, There is a Right Time to Get That Deal
I haven't gone public with this, but I take on very few flight-only bookings these days. After the pandemic, I am burned the heck OUT!...
Jordana
Jun 10, 20244 min read


Navigating the Skies: The Hidden Costs and Headaches of Booking Low-Cost Carriers
In the quest for affordable travel, low-cost carriers (LCCs) seem like a beacon of hope for budget-savvy adventurers. Offering seemingly...
Jordana
Apr 6, 20243 min read


Top River Cruise Destinations Around the World: Embark on a Journey of Discovery
River cruising is unquestionably, one of the most intimate, immersive ways to travel, combining the luxury of full-service voyages with...
Jordana
Mar 23, 20244 min read


Big Easy Bound: The Perfect 4- Day New Orleans Itinerary
2023 Was the year to bring the kids, 2024 is the year to bring your friends! Take it from a New Orleans expert, NOLA is the perfect city...
Jordana
Feb 26, 20244 min read


The Mega Guide to Travelling With An Auto-Immune Disease
Five years ago I was diagnosed with two auto-immune diseases, and I've been trying to 'escape' from them ever since. As my fellow...
Jordana
Dec 31, 202310 min read


Off the Beaten Track in Bacalar
If you're booking an a la carte trip to Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, or Tulum, consider adding a few days onto the itinerary to explore Bacalar
Jordana
Nov 17, 20233 min read


Autism-Friendly Resorts to Think About for Your Next Family Vacation
Families embarking on journeys with a child with autism typically possess a clear understanding of the essential elements for a...
Jordana
Nov 16, 20234 min read


Bring the Kids: A Review of Selection Iberostar Playa Mita
When the time came to book an all-inclusive for myself and my young son, there were a number of boxes that needed ticking. I wanted a...
Jordana
Oct 23, 202311 min read


Airbnb vs All-Inclusive Resorts: Which is the Best for Family Vacations
The ability to cook your own meals, eat on your own schedule, stay precisely where you want, and have complete privacy are just a few of...
Jordana
Jul 30, 20233 min read


Booking an All-Inclusive Vacation: 11 Essential Tips For Choosing the Right Resort
For busy parents, an all-inclusive vacation can be a stress-free break from the chaos at home. No cooking, no cleaning up, no zipping all...
Jordana
Jun 19, 20235 min read


Unlock the Benefits of the Wise Card: A Smart Choice for Global Travelers
After a long hiatus, Storied Landers are finding their way to more far-flung destinations, which means they have a greater need for tools...
Jordana
Jun 15, 20232 min read


Island Escapes: Family Fun in the Dominican Republic
After being away for more than 15 years, I felt uncertain about what to expect upon arriving in the Dominican Republic. Well, other than...
Jordana
Jun 15, 20237 min read


Summer Vacation Survival Tips for Canadian Travellers in 2023
With school out in a matter of weeks, and Canadian airports anticipating high volumes of travellers, now is the time to be proactive to...
Jordana
Jun 6, 20234 min read


Long Distance Friendship & The Healing Power of Travel
I can still remember the day Christa arrived at Victoria's McCauley Elementary as if it were yesterday. My grade two teacher, Mrs. Evans,...
Jordana
Jun 2, 20234 min read


Are You an Earth- Friendly Traveller?
On the eve of Earth Day, it seemed only right to talk about the ways we can be more earth-friendly travellers. During the pandemic, avid...
Jordana
Apr 21, 20236 min read


A Quick Guide to Planning a Group Trip Without Losing Your @$%&! Mind!
Updated: January 1, 2025 Planning a group trip can be one of the most stressful, hairpulling, soul-sucking processes, that might have...
Jordana
Apr 6, 20236 min read


What Destinations Are Doing 'the work' When it Comes to Promoting LGBTQIA2S+ Friendly Travel?
Let me acknowledge I am not a queer person. I have never travelled as a queer person, And I will never pretend to know what it is like to...
Jordana
Apr 3, 20236 min read


What is Sargassum & Where Can You Avoid it?
When travel came roaring back last spring, I went from planning elaborate safaris and multi-country sojourns, to laid back beach...
Jordana
Mar 26, 20235 min read
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