I admit my European bucket list shifts like swishing water in the pail I used to take from the well for the horses on my grandparents’ farm. But such a constantly changing list is natural when so many diverse travel…
One of the great freedoms of tailor-made travel is the ability to add several countries to a single itinerary. You’re not limited to pre-made packages, regional trips, or sticking to one country while on vacation. Rather, you’re able to follow…
I have two recent travel memories that revolve around the beach in different destinations. A Return Visit to Dubai In 2016, I took a trip to Dubai, UAE. I used to live in Dubai before I immigrated to Canada in…
Each year, a number of publications including The Economist, EIU, and Mercer announce “The World’s Most Liveable Cities,” inspiring a flurry of social media sharing and a few inevitable raised eyebrows. One of our favourite lists is the annual Monocle…
There’s something magical about Europe in the lead-up to the holidays. They don’t call a certain road in Germany “the Romantic Road” for nothing, and the cities in this region will warm the heart of even the Grinch-iest globetrotter come…
As the northern summer comes to a close, you might find yourself thinking “Next summer, I’m taking that trip to Europe.” Maybe you wanted to go this year and things didn’t quite work out. Maybe another opportunity came up, or…
Along with Stockholm, Copenhagen, and Oslo, a trip to Helsinki is a true Scandinavian experience. It is especially known for its impressive architecture, as a design centre, and for its unique cuisine. You can add to this, a freshness provided…
If you are a music fan, what can be better than attending a concert or performance to add to your enjoyment while on a Europe trip. And when the venue is special, you tend to remember the event even more. …
Increasingly, the gap between the world we live in and the futuristic cities we see in sci-fi movies and TV shows is shrinking. For instance, the original Blade Runner film was set in Los Angeles in 2019, which is a…
Previous: Enjoy Strange and Unusual World Festivals on Various Vacation Packages (Part 1) Continuing our exploration of strange and unusual phenomena, when it comes to festivals, there is an abundance of unusual happenings taking place year round. Some derive from…
Previous: Add a Festival to Your European Vacation (Part 1) If you are heading on a European vacation, why not check out what special events are taking place during your time there. With countless events to be enjoyed on a…
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