News stories aside, all eyes will be on South Korea this winter for the XXIII Olympic Winter Games. Also known as PyeongChang 2018, the Games take place from February 9 to the 25th. While most of us probably won’t be attending these games, the best way to feel a part of it is to get […]
Archive January 2018
Travel to New Zealand and Say “Aloha!” on Your Way to Auckland
Whether you’re exploring ancient forests, kayaking through towering fjords, or wine tasting near white sand beaches, every day on travel to New Zealand is a different journey, with adventure around every corner. Today, hide away on an island paradise or find your own path among endless hiking and cycle trails. Tomorrow, peek through Hobbit holes, […]
Old and New Come Together on a Holiday of a Lifetime in China
Visiting China in the early 1980s for the first time was an experience I will never forget. The contrasts with today are enormous as this country has made outstanding progress to catch up with the rest of the world. On a recent China vacation, returning to this country, my mind went back to memories from […]
The Destinations That Reward Early Birds
Conventional travel wisdom tells us to book our vacations early. That’s not always the case in practice, and let’s be honest, the arguments about the best time to book a flight will never stop. But some destinations see consistent peak periods year after year that you should be aware of if you’re planning to vacation […]
Plan a Visit to Key Neighbourhoods on Your Australia Vacation in Melbourne
Nothing reveals the real flavour of a city more than its neighbourhoods. These are the places where locals meet, gather, and entertain themselves. Plan a visit to one of these neighbourhoods the next time you are in Melbourne on an Australia vacation. I have always, when visiting a large city, sought out what the locals […]
Visit the City of Prague on a Czech Republic Vacation
One of Central Europe’s gems, Prague attracts many visitors on a Czech Republic vacation, who inevitably succumb to the city’s mesmerizing charm. On visits to Prague, I always come away with a question. How do you tell others who either have never been here or who are contemplating a Prague vacation, why they should go? […]
Four Perfect Days in Tokyo on a Japan Vacation
Impossibly vast, overwhelmingly chaotic, yet strangely intuitive, Tokyo is one of those great cities you have to experience at least once. And what an experience it is! The megacity is a feast for all the senses. You might be watching bug-eyed as pedestrians swarm across Shibuya crossing, belting out the latest J-Pop with new friends […]
Travelling Hemingway’s Africa on an East African Safari
Few western figures are as associated with East Africa as Ernest Hemingway, even though he only took two trips to the continent in his life. Perhaps this is because the writer of The Old Man and the Sea and A Farewell to Arms helped codify the image of the Great White Hunter, even if he […]
Free Things to Do in Zurich While on a Switzerland Vacation
The terms “Switzerland vacation” and “budget travel” aren’t often used together in the same sentence. When they are, they’re usually followed by a meek one word plea: “Help!” Common wisdom about this beautiful country has it pegged as one for business travellers on expense accounts, cashed-up ski enthusiasts, and the occasional keen hiker willing to […]
Ten Luxury Stays to Add to Your Travel to Australia
Looking to add a splash of luxury to your trip Downunder? Australia offers one of the world’s highest standards of living for locals, so it’s only fair that visitors get to enjoy a taste of the good life on their travel to Australia. Aussies also appreciate good value for money, so accommodations catering to luxury […]
