Nerissa McNaughton

Nerissa McNaughton is a professional freelance writer and the founder of the writing firm, I’m Write. Her credits include magazine and newspaper articles along with blogs and online content. She enjoys interviewing people from all walks of life and telling their stories through words and photos.

Here is What you Need to Know for your First Trip Overseas

Nerissa McNaughton Travel Tips 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 ...Read More

Cash on Hand: What You Need to Know About Foreign Currency Before You Travel

Nerissa McNaughton News & Reviews, Travel Tips 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 ...Read More

Yes, You Need it. Travel Medical Insurance: Spend a Little, Save a Lot

Nerissa McNaughton News & Reviews, Travel Tips 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 ...Read More

Houseboat Vacation 101 – How to Plan Your Lake Voyage

Nerissa McNaughton British Columbia, Canada, News & Reviews, Ontario, Travel Tips 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 ...Read More

How to Survive Your (Certifiable) Type-A Travel Companion

Nerissa McNaughton News & Reviews, Travel Tips 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 ...Read More

Come Away with Me: Movies That Make You Want to Travel

Nerissa McNaughton News & Reviews, Travel Tips 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 ...Read More

Read to Inspire Adventure! Here Are 5 Books That Will Take You Around the World!

Nerissa McNaughton News & Reviews 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 ...Read More

Suite Deals! Why You Need Your Space, and How to Get It

Nerissa McNaughton News & Reviews, Travel Tips 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 ...Read More

Hoodoos: The Silent Giants of the Badlands

Nerissa McNaughton Alberta, Canada, News & Reviews 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 ...Read More

You’re Going to Europe? Here are 5 Things You Can’t Leave Without!

Nerissa McNaughton Europe, News & Reviews, Travel Tips May 8, 2017

Ah Europe! The land of history and culture! One could spend years touring Europe and still not have enough time to take it all in! The things that make Europe so unique, however, means you should be prepared for your vacation before your plane ...Read More