Posted: 11/28/2023 | November 28th, 2023 Quebec City is one of the most beautiful cities in Canada. Often overlooked in favor of bigger and more internationally well-known destinations like Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver, this is where European explorers (including Jacques Cartier and Samuel de Champlain) first arrived in the 16th and 17th centuries. Today, Quebec […]

Posted: 11/28/2023 | November 28th, 2023 I have really grown to love Vienna. It’s a stunning city bursting at the seams with galleries and museums, classical music, theater, cafés, and gorgeous centuries-old architecture. There’s a lot to do to fill your time here. As a visitor, deciding where to stay in Vienna can be a […]

Posted: 11/28/2023 | November 28th, 2023 Helsinki is one of the most undervisted capitals in Europe. When visiting Scandinavia, travelers usually flock to Copenhagen or Stockholm, skipping over Finland entirely. Considered one of the world’s most livable cities, Helsinki is filled with beautifully designed architecture, has plenty of relaxing green urban spaces, and is surrounded […]

Posted: 11/21/23 | November 21st, 2023 Happy Black Friday/Cyber Monday….week! While Black Friday isn’t technically for another few days, I like to launch our sale on Tuesdays so it lines up with our weekly newsletter (if you’re not a subscriber, sign up here for weekly tips, deals, and stories). This year, we’re once again doing […]

Posted: 11/13/23 | November 13th, 2023 I love walking tours. The first thing I do when I arrive somewhere is take a walking tour. It’s a great way to get the feel of a new place, see the main sights, and adjust to the local culture. You also get to meet a local expert guide […]

Last Updated: 10/30/23 | October 30th, 2023 Travelers can be a fickle group of people to buy gifts for. We’re constantly coming and going, we usually don’t carry a lot of stuff with us, and no two travelers are alike. Finding the perfect gift for the traveler in your life can be tricky. While a […]

Last Updated: 10/30/23 | October 30th, 2023 What do you take on your trip? What do you need? As long-time readers know, I’m a fan of packing light. I don’t think you really need much when you travel. As a backpacker, I want to make sure everything I own fits into one bag. I often […]

Last Updated: 10/30/2023 | October 30th, 2023 The pandemic has made working from home a permanent fixture of our lives. What once just techies and bloggers did, now accountants and all kinds of office workers do. Not only is it cheaper for businesses but it means more flexibility, time with family, and less commuting. I […]