I’d heard about e-bikes before, but it seemed a bit like cheating, you know? Nova Scotia influencers Davey and Sky raved about them on one of their YouTube videos and my Vancouver Island friend, also called David, urged me to buy one saying it would be a game-changer for “those of us with a few…
Let’s face it—some of the world’s most iconic travel spots are getting a little fed up with us. The Louvre in Paris just shut its doors for a day because the staff couldn’t keep up with the crowds. Last year, we visited Barcelona and just missed by a month or two protesters spraying tourists with…
Let’s be honest—airport lines are the worst. The security shuffle, the customs bottleneck, the stress of making a tight connection… not exactly the dream start to your vacation. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to waste your time waiting. The Trusted Traveler Program (TTP) can get you through security and customs much faster so you…
The holiday season is drawing near and this is the time of year when travelers either need gift ideas or finally treat themselves to something useful. The goal is simple: So I’ve refreshed last year’s best gifts for travelers list with the gear I relied on this year. I’ve also added a few items that…
Switching from roller bags to backpacks changed the way we travel. They’re easier to lift, easier to store, and they eliminate a lot of the stress around checked luggage. Last year we reviewed the best backpacks for air travel, and many readers found their new favorite carry-on because of it. A year later, the market…
Several years ago, we visited our daughter and her family in Texas. We packed all our belongings in one big roller-bag and I hauled it around several airports, hoisting it on and off various belts and baggage carousels. By the time I got home, my right elbow was killing me and it didn’t get better…
Updated: October 1, 2025 You’d think I wouldn’t need an introductory tour of my own hometown. Well, apparently, I did. Last fall, Jackie and I spent a few days in Glasgow and, let me tell you, it’s changed a lot since I lived there. There’s so many new and exciting things to see, I could…
Traveling by air and getting through an airport can be a daunting experience. From navigating the security lines to dealing with long waits and tight connections, there’s plenty of potential for airport anxiety. But it doesn’t have to be that way! With these few simple tips, you can make your next trip through an airport…
What is it that we humans find so captivating about sunrises and sunsets? Is it the stillness of a waking sun on a clear morning? Or the gentle warmth and brilliant colours that signal the end to another day? When I’m on vacation, I seem to stop whatever I’m doing for just a little longer…