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“Remember January.” That’s the mantra for many of us who wouldn’t dare complain about record-breaking heat waves across the country. Still, if the thought of winters that can break your spirit with cold isn’t quite enough to get you through this unexpected summer heat, a trip to a great water park may be exactly what… Continue reading Keep Your Cool at Some of America’s Best Water Parks
When you think of Paris, what do you envision? Is it the Eiffel Tower sparkling at night? A romantic evening stroll along the banks of the Seine? An art-infused afternoon spent wandering through the galleries of the Louvre? For me, it’s all about the pastries. I picture a cozy little pâtisserie with glass display cases filled… Continue reading Paris for the Sweet-Tooth Traveller
As the country’s largest organization dedicated to enhancing awareness of Canadian history and citizenship, Historica Canada is the perfect resource for all things past. That’s why Expedia Canada partnered with them for a two-part highlight of not-to-miss hot spots for any history lover. Signal Hill, St. John’s, NL Come for the coastal views, stay for… Continue reading Canada’s Historical Hot Spots: Part 2
As the country’s largest organization dedicated to enhancing awareness of Canadian history and citizenship, Historica Canada is the perfect resource for all things past. That’s why Expedia Canada partnered with them for a two-part highlight of not-to-miss hot spots for any history lover. Le Cercle Molière Theatre, Winnipeg, MB If you’re a theatre and history… Continue reading Canada’s Historical Hot Spots: Part 1
Prior to visiting Finland in 2013, I thought of the country as a winter destination. Travel pamphlets and brochures had conjured up images of glass igloos where you could watch the aurora borealis from your bed, tall pines with sagging branches covered with clumps of snow, and a bearded Santa calling Lapland home. Then I visited… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Visit Finland in the Summertime
Your parents are coming from far and wide just to see your smiling, please-give-me-some-rent-money face. Here are some of the top things to take care of before they’re ringing your doorbell. 1. Clean Yo House Let’s be honest, your parents are probably staying at a hotel that’s a million times nicer than your apartment, but… Continue reading 4 Things to Do Before Your Parents Travel to See You
Summer inevitably brings corndogs, merry-go-rounds, and quintessential pig races. Is there anything more fun than little Hammie racing down the tracks faster than Lindsay Lohan dodging a speeding ticket? If you stop and think about it, animal races really are quite strange. Luckily, there’s always something weirder than horse, pig, and dog racing when you… Continue reading Ostriches and Weenie Dogs: Strangest Animals Races in World
Three islands. Three vastly different experiences. The U.S. Virgin Islands don’t get a lot of press in Canada, where many of us seem to long for the beaches of Barbados or the all-inclusives of Cuba or the D.R. The only exposure for many Canadians is a stop in St. Thomas during a Caribbean cruise, where… Continue reading 3 Islands, 3 Great Destinations: A Guide to the U.S. Virgin Islands
Luxembourg is a country that often gets overlooked due to its size, however, that doesn’t mean it’s lacking in sights! I recently had the chance to spend a few days exploring the capital, Luxembourg City, and what I discovered was an incredibly pedestrian friendly city with many stories to tell. The following is a two-day itinerary that… Continue reading 48 Hours in Luxembourg City