Posted on: May 1, 2019
Going on your first flight? How exciting! Mixed in with that excitement, however, could be a lot of butterflies and a little bit of stress. Airports can seem huge and confusing and the flight itself can be daunting. Today we will look at what to expect from booking to taking
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Posted on: March 4, 2019
Leaving the continent is fashionable right now. Since 2003, the number of Canadians (per year) going overseas has increased 153.3%. Going overseas is fun and exciting, but if you’ve never done it before, you may be unaware of the things seasoned travellers know. Less is More It starts with not
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Posted on: September 10, 2018
Do you have cash in your wallet? Probably not. There are more than 68 million credit cards in circulation in Canada, and debit card swipes make up 35 per cent of Canadian transactions. Canadians rely heavily on debit and credit cards, but this is not the case on a global
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Posted on: August 3, 2018
Car insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, house insurance – insurance! It’s that thing you know you need but don’t want to think about, let alone spend money on. When it’s vacation time, the last thing you want to think about is more insurance, but if you don’t think about it,
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Posted on: May 14, 2018
Floating on a houseboat makes for one unique vacation, but before you get on board, there are a few things you need to know. Book Early! Yes, it’s floating accommodation, but it’s not a cruise ship. Those fantastic last minute deals you can snap up for cruising don’t apply here.
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Posted on: February 7, 2018
There is an (unfounded) theory out there that Type A personalities are aggressively organised, pay meticulous attention to detail, schedule every moment and do not understand the idea of relaxation – a concept that is vital to a vacation. If you, or someone you love, exhibits Type A behaviour and
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Posted on: December 18, 2017
Recently we’ve taken a look at books that inspire wanderlust. Now it’s time to delve into movies that give us itchy travel feet. I took a social media poll to find out which movies inspired my friends, family and colleagues to travel. It was interesting because as the answers rolled
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Posted on: November 20, 2017
In a perfect world, we could hop on a plane and explore the globe whenever we wanted to. The reality for most Canadians is much different so thankfully when plane tickets are out of reach, the bookstore is close at hand. Here are some unconventional reads that will have you
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Posted on: September 13, 2017
Travelling brings families and friends closer together – very close – as anyone travelling with small kids, a multigenerational family, a couple whose circadian rhythm opposes yours or a partner that brings their work with them, will attest. Sharing accommodations at the best of times isn’t easy. When everyone is off
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Posted on: June 5, 2017
In a great big world that seems to move faster every day, a trip to Alberta’s southern Badlands is the perfect vacation to discover a little something about yourself. It’s not just the massive and famous Royal Tyrell Museum where you can get up close and personal with the creatures
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