Storied Lands Travel Blog

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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

Top Sustainable Travel Destinations and Experiences for 2025

Jordana

Nov 145 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...

From Pole to Pole: Epic Adventures with HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

Jordana

Sep 303 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

Chic Retreats: The Top Luxury Resorts in the Mayan Riviera for a Memorable Girls' Trip

Jordana

Sep 233 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...

Top Ways to Keep Track of Your Luggage: From Traditional Tactics to Tech Innovations

Jordana

Jul 163 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...

Set-Jetting: Exploring Iconic Movie Set Locations Around the World

Jordana

Jul 104 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...

Flight Bookings: Yes, There is a Right Time to Get That Deal

Jordana

Jun 94 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!...

Navigating the Skies: The Hidden Costs and Headaches of Booking Low-Cost Carriers

Jordana

Apr 63 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...

Top River Cruise Destinations Around the World: Embark on a Journey of Discovery

Jordana

Mar 234 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...

Big Easy Bound: The Perfect 4- Day New Orleans Itinerary

Jordana

Feb 254 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...

The Mega Guide to Travelling With An Auto-Immune Disease

Jordana

Dec 31, 202310 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

Nov 16, 20233 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

Autism-Friendly Resorts to Think About for Your Next Family Vacation

Jordana

Nov 16, 20234 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...

Bring the Kids: A Review of Selection Iberostar Playa Mita

Jordana

Oct 23, 202310 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...

Airbnb vs All-Inclusive Resorts: Which is the Best for Family Vacations

Jordana

Jul 30, 20233 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...

Booking an All-Inclusive Vacation: 11 Essential Tips For Choosing the Right Resort

Jordana

Jun 19, 20235 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...

Unlock the Benefits of the Wise Card: A Smart Choice for Global Travelers

Jordana

Jun 15, 20232 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...

Island Escapes: Family Fun in the Dominican Republic

Jordana

Jun 15, 20237 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...

Summer Vacation Survival Tips for Canadian Travellers in 2023

Jordana

Jun 6, 20234 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...

Long Distance Friendship & The Healing Power of Travel

Jordana

Jun 1, 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

Apr 21, 20236 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...

A Quick Guide to Planning a Group Trip Without Losing Your @$%&! Mind!

Jordana

Apr 6, 20235 min read

A Quick Guide to Planning a Group Trip Without Losing Your @$%&! Mind!

Planning a group trip can be one of the most stressful, hairpulling, soul-sucking processes, but only if you don't read this guide! How...

What Destinations Are Doing 'the work' When it Comes to Promoting LGBTQIA2S+ Friendly Travel?

Jordana

Apr 3, 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...

What is Sargassum & Where Can You Avoid it?

Jordana

Mar 26, 20235 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...

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