Going on holidays can be exhilarating and life changing. It opens your eyes to new cultures, people, places and things, providing you with experiences you can’t find anywhere else. Going on a holiday overseas can be a wonderful break from the office and everyday life. But it is also important to be prepared before you go and make sure you take the right documents and get all the right vaccinations and neces ...

There are various kinds of insurance policies available; among them is travel insurance, which is taken by travellers to protect them from unwanted incidents or developments, and to cover additional expenses. It is one of the things that when bought, will either be extremely beneficial or considered a complete waste of money. Finding quality travel insurance that meets your requirements can be difficult, as ...

When planning our trip to South Africa, it seemed obvious that renting a car would be the best option in discovering this country. Loads of people recommended it, so why not have the luxury of visiting a new country in a rental car? And so, that's exactly what we did. We booked the best small car on expedia.ca for about CDN$750 for 18 days with unlimited kilometers. Great deal we thought! Once we were ready ...

[caption id="attachment_7187" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="photo credit: techiemania.com"][/caption] With the exception of Bhutan, these less visited countries are great destinations if you want to enjoy the flavors and scenes of the world without spending a fortune. While traveling in less touristy areas can be difficult in some ways, simply because these countries don't always offer the conven ...

In this feed, I would like to take a moment to examine the pros and cons of rental apartments. Every human being needs shelter and a roof over their head. This is a given, however the decision regarding the type of accommodation to look for is somewhat more complicated for each individual. If you are a student straight out of university, just got your first good job, you will most likely be looking for a re ...

A few weeks ago, on February 8, 2012, Air Canada introduced its new marketing and advertising approach to mark its 75th anniversary. Canada’s largest airline company has begun to advertise their prices as what they call an “all-in-sale.” This means that rather than listing a flight ticket for $244, they include all extra costs, which may raise the advertised sale price up to $887—an increase of over $600! A ...

[caption id="attachment_6994" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="photo credit: msnbc.msn.com"][/caption] If you ever thought about travelling to New Zealand, it’s definitely worth a shot. Being an island country situated in the southwest Pacific Ocean, once there, you may feel as if you’re on the edge of the world! Speaking from the perspective of someone in North America, quite literally! Comprised o ...

While most people look for cheap holidays, I gravitate towards the most expensive ones for some reason. It's not intentional because I prefer roughing out my trip rather staying in luxurious hotels. But that doesn't mean that the dollar signs won't add up at the end of the trip. Here are some examples on how to turn your backpacking trip in an expensive one: [caption id="attachment_6130" align="aligncenter" ...

It was a random Friday night when my boyfriend and were looking for a BYOW restaurant. After looking for restaurants online, we fell on Akwaba restaurant, only a few minutes from our place, and of course, a BYOW restaurant. The best part of this research is that not only was it a BYOW restaurant but it was also an African restaurant with Greek fusion. Odd mix, you're thinking right? That's what we thought b ...

Not to World Explorer and Author Henry Biernacki Expensive air fares for cramped planes, irritating baggage fees and exhaustingly long security lines – traveling isn’t what it used to be in that bygone era when boarding a plane for exotic destinations held the imagination. But world traveler and writer Henry Biernacki says travel doesn’t have to be a trauma – it just depends on how you approach the journey. ...