Posts in category Lifestyle

No Vacation Required shares what you need to know about the month (and year) ahead, plus where to travel to celebrate Pride in 2021.

We’ve rounded up some of the best forest bathing spots around the globe where can combine your newfound houseplant obsession with breaking free from your home’s four walls.

How every zodiac sign can satisfy their wanderlust within 2020’s guidelines

How every zodiac sign can satisfy their wanderlust within 2020’s guidelines

Thrill seekers take note, these pulse-quickening adventures will inspire conversation fodder for years to come—as well as plenty of amazing photos for your Instagram.

How every zodiac sign can satisfy their wanderlust within 2020’s guidelines

As the world’s fastest growing travel subset, solo travel is one of the most popular ways for people to book trips today. Many choose to travel alone for the flexibility, autonomy or simple convenience. After all, you can’t back out …

Good grief, give us a break from all those “woe to the single people” posts. Not all singles are staying home watching “Never Been Kissed” on repeat (though hellooo again, Michael Vartan). Vancouver is one dynamic city. And whether you’re …

With over 2 million lakes in our big beautiful backyard, it isn’t difficult to find a shoreline to camp on, a lake to cruise on, or a beach for a bonfire. We’re pretty lucky to have not one but several …

Key West is a city that has the distinction of being the southernmost point in Florida, lying roughly 145 km north of Cuba. It is a place famed for its laid-back lifestyle, pastel coloured homes, and famous residents – all qualities that …

Hong Kong is a shopper’s paradise! It doesn’t matter if you’re looking to splurge or stick to a budget, hunt for antiques or scour the latest electronics, chances are you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for. Since there are countless …

If you’re looking for the perfect destination to plan a road trip, I’m going to suggest you put Ireland at the very top of your list. I recently spent a week driving the circumference of the island, and it was …

If you want to travel in Spain but you’re unsure where to start, I would say head to Madrid. Not only is the capital a really fun city with plenty to offer in terms of art, culture, and dining options, …

If you need a place to run away to during those cold Canadian winter months this year, consider visiting Phoenix. This warm city offers a variety of activities everyone will enjoy. Get out, soak up the sun, and play! Scottsdale …

The Finnish capital may be small, but it has a lot to offer; it’s leading the way in Nordic cuisine, it has a flourishing design district, and it has found the right balance between city living and nature loving. The following 48 …

The Baltic shores hold many gems and Tallinn is one of them. With its cheerful colours, looming church spires, and quiet little lanes,  this medieval walled city is a place you’ll want to make time for. The following is a …

This year Expedia.ca is celebrating its 15th year of shaping the way Canadians travel. As Canada’s leading full-service online travel provider, we took a look back at the flights taken, hotels booked, cars rented and travel memories made by Canadians …

It is often remarked that travel is the spice of life, as it makes existence far more interesting with it rather than without. The same can be said for wine, as it adds pleasure and levity to a daily routine …

t’s true: Most people hate the middle seat on an airplane. It’s the equivalent of being offered used gum or a damaged Justin Bieber CD. No one wants to sit there, period. But it can be argued that the middle …

Out of all the seasons to visit America’s most prominent city, summer is one of the best times to do so. Festivals, special events and street buskers give the streets of New York City a vibe that few other places …

With the summer travel season well underway, many of you out there might be planning your travels across Europe. If your itinerary includes Berlin, you are in for a treat, as the intensely creative German capital comes alive during the summer months. Here …

Every year you sit and listen to your friends once they’ve come back from summer vacations that leave you drooling. Exotic destinations, five-star hotels and photos of adventures that leave you breathless have become par for the course. This year, …

If you’re travelling to Vegas, chances are you’re going to end up at a bar at some point during your visit. Now, you could go to your hotel’s local watering hole, or you could try out some of the more …

Choosing a neighbourhood to stay in is no easy feat, especially in Berlin where attractions aren’t centred in one area, rather scattered across the city. To help ease the travel planning, today’s post will highlight a few cool Berlin neighbourhoods to consider …

The Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Central Park and Times Square … anybody that is considering a trip to NYC likely has all these landmarks on their itinerary. For some, seeing sights like these is more than enough …

Expecting to find yourself in Quebec City during your Canadian travels this summer? Here is a two-day itinerary that will help you discover the best sights and attractions: Day 1 8:00 a.m. Wake up after sleeping like royalty in your well-appointed room at the Fairmont Le …

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 …

With Canada being such a young nation on the world stage, the number of home grown dishes available here make for quite the short list. Most meals made at home or eaten out in restaurants are borrowed from our American …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Once a hidden gem of Central Europe, Prague has gained a lot of popularity with travellers in recent years. So what is it that draws people to the City of a Thousand Spires? It could be the beautifully preserved Old Town, the …

One of the highlights of my weekend in Las Vegas was taking a helicopter tour out to the Grand Canyon. This natural wonder is 446 kilometres long, 1.83 kilometres deep, and its width ranges from 6.4 to 29 kilometres. In short, it is …

Whether getting to Toronto requires you to fly, drive or hop on the subway, the fact that the city offers some of the best places to pamper yourself can’t be disputed. You may have visited in the past but if …

It’s that time of year when we Canadians dream about the white stuff. Meaning, nice, fluffy, white sand beaches where we can snuggle our toes and sip a cocktail or two and enjoy the sunset. In no particular order here’s …

I can’t think of a city that dazzles at night quite like Hong Kong. When there is no place to build but up, you get a skyline that consists of towering skyscrapers as far as the eye can see; you can …