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.

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

‘O’ld Canada – Four Historic Hotels in Canada

Nerissa McNaughton Alberta, Canada, News & Reviews, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec March 31, 2017

Travelling in Canada this year? It’s Canada’s 150th birthday, so mark the occasion by staying in one of the nation’s historic hotels. You will experience yesteryear in modernized hotels such as: Chateau Lacombe in Alberta Opening to great fanfare in 1966, the Chateau Lacombe’s ...Read More

Single Parent Travelling With a Child? What you Need to Know about Consent Letters

Nerissa McNaughton Canada, News & Reviews, Travel Tips January 18, 2017

If you are a divorced parent and are planning on crossing the border with your child, it’s not as simple as packing up a suitcase and heading to the airport. One of the most important things you need to do is to ensure your ...Read More