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So you’re in Vegas for the weekend and you want to make it a good one. When it comes to enjoying this city at night, the possibilities are seemingly endless. Where should you dine? Where should you drink? And where should you go to dance till the wee hours of the morning? It’s hard to know where… Continue reading Vegas at Night: Where to Dine, Drink and Dance
If San Diego had a mascot, it would be a dancing taco. Forget debates about baseball and football—in SD, arguments are all about where to find the best taco in the city. Some people say it’s only a real taco if drippy slaw gets between your fingers. Other people swear by tacos with questionable meat… Continue reading The 5 Best Taco Shops in San Diego
Hilly streets, persimmon coloured rooftops, and buildings covered in blue azulejos. Those were the images I had in my mind prior to visiting Lisbon, and reality did not disappoint. Lisbon often gets left out by travellers passing through Europe. Its position on the Atlantic Ocean means that it’s a bit of a detour from the… Continue reading 48 Hours to Fall in Love with Lisbon
For some, Istanbul conjures up images of mosques, minarets and boats making their way down the Bosphorus; for me it’s all about the food. Turkish cuisine is a wonderful fusion of traditions that hail from the Mediterranean, Balkans, Central Asia, and the Middle East, and the resulting flavours are pure magic! Today, I thought I’d… Continue reading How to Eat Your Way Around Istanbul
Headed to Canada this summer, but only have 48 hours in Montreal? You may not be able to cover it all, but this sample 2 day itinerary will give you a taste of what this great city has to offer: Day 1 8:00 a.m. Start your day right by making a beeline for Fairmount Bagel, as this… Continue reading 48 Hours in Montreal
These days, grabbing a flight requires you to take off your belt, remove your shoes, cram your liquids into tiny bottles, and then dance an Irish jig through an X-ray machine. Getting your belongings on board can be just as tricky, thanks to lists of prohibited items. However, some travellers won’t let a little international… Continue reading Strangest Things People Have Tried to Sneak Onto Airplanes
If there’s one thing Berlin has no shortage of, it’s museums. This city has a staggering 175 art galleries and museums for visitors to choose from, which can make it a little difficult to narrow down your options. That’s why I’m highlighting a selection of favourites which offer a nice mix of history, art and odd curiosities. German Historical… Continue reading 5 Berlin Museums You Won’t Want to Miss!
We see you, you know: The nibbler always sneaking an extra scoop of ice cream while the rest of the house is asleep. But once that tub of Rocky Road has run out, it’s time to up your game. Here are some of the top ice cream shops in North America. Salt & Straw Portland,… Continue reading Top 5 Ice Cream Shops in North America
This month I’ve been giving a lot of thought to saving money so that I can travel more in 2015. I’ve already been to Key West, Florida and Whistler, BC this year. I’m also planning trips to Lima, Peru and Sydney, Australia. That’s a lot of travel in one year and to make it happen I’ll have… Continue reading 14 Money-Saving Tips for Solo Travellers