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Embracing Loud Budgeting: Some Travel Experiences for Less Across North America
Introduction Loud budgeting may not be a widely recognized term in travel planning yet but it is a concept that is gaining momentum in...
Feb 15, 202415 min read
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A Royal Retreat: Exploring 12 of Europe's Most Enchanting Castle Stays
Introduction Embarking on a journey to Europe presents a unique opportunity to step back in time and immerse oneself in the continent's...
Feb 13, 202412 min read
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Credit Cards that Help you Upgrade your Travel Experience
Our choice of credit cards that we have used to get free hotel stays, upgrades to business class, and more. There are a lot of credit...
Feb 12, 202410 min read
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Cycling the Golden Triangle: A Journey in Some of Canada's Most Stunning Landscapes
Cycling the Golden Triangle in Canada is an exhilarating journey that takes riders through some of the most breathtaking landscapes the...
Feb 9, 202410 min read
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Flying the Fur-iendly Skies: A Look at the Major Airlines Pet Policies
Bringing Rover to Dover? Taking Kitty along to New York City? Maybe Max is bound for Halifax. If you are flying to your destination and...
Feb 1, 20248 min read
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Exploring 5 Travel Companies Who Cater to Solo Female Travelers
Traveling alone as a woman can be an empowering and exhilarating experience. It's an opportunity to explore the world on your own terms,...
Feb 1, 20248 min read
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Exploring the World Through Sauna Culture: A Journey Across Seven Countries
Introduction There's something universally appealing and deeply relaxing about the sauna experience. A tradition rooted in ancient...
Jan 30, 20248 min read
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Rome's Finest Cappuccinos: Top 10 Cafés for Coffee Lovers
Rome, a city steeped in history, art, and culture, is also a paradise for coffee enthusiasts. The Italian capital is not just about...
Jan 30, 20245 min read
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If You Have Diabetes and Love to Travel, Then You Should Read This
Traveling is difficult enough at times, especially air travel, and if you have diabetes this can become even more daunting. Here are some...
Jan 26, 20248 min read
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Can You Pass this Traffic Sign Test?
How well do you know your signs? I'm not talking astrology here. I mean if you were driving in Europe and you saw the sign above would...
Jan 21, 20246 min read
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Best Hotels with Fitness Centers in DC
Continuing our line of best hotels for fitness buffs, we'll look at some of the hotels in Washington DC in this post. Introduction For...
Jan 18, 202410 min read
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The Affordable Way to Use your Phone Internationally
SIMs, eSIMs, and other means to keep fully connected when abroad. Having just completed another trip to Finland over Christmas I wanted...
Jan 11, 20245 min read
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The Best Hotels in Manhattan for Fitness Buffs
If keeping your exercise routine is a high priority when you travel then you should stay at one of these hotels when in New York City...
Dec 19, 20235 min read
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Planes, Great Danes, and Automobiles: A Guide to Stress-Free Traveling with Pets
Introduction Ok, I have a Golden Doodle, not a Great Dane, but the title didn't work with Doodle. Traveling with your non-human family...
Dec 14, 20236 min read
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Mid-journey Sanctuaries: Some of the Best Airports for Blissful Layovers
Our last blog detailed some of the worst airports for lost luggage. Today we'll be a bit more optimistic and look at some of the best...
Dec 13, 20239 min read
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Tips to avoid lost luggage, and what you absolutely must have in your carry-on.
Introduction Embarking on a journey, whether for business or pleasure, brings with it the thrill of exploration and the promise of new...
Dec 11, 20234 min read
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A Culinary and Cultural Odyssey: Exploring the 13 Regions of France
Introduction The other day my wife told me that France was the number one destination for tourists in the world. I didn't believe her. I...
Dec 7, 202318 min read
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A Global Christmas: 12 Countries, 12 Unique Traditions (Beverage Included)
I remember the magic. The inescapable lure of Christmas. We had several traditions in our family as I'm sure all of you who celebrate the...
Dec 1, 202310 min read
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Chasing Shadows: A Guide to the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
As the celestial stage prepares for a grand spectacle, astronomers and sky enthusiasts eagerly await the upcoming total solar eclipse on...
Nov 27, 20237 min read
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Top Ten Delightful Travel Items from the Folks at IKEA
Who doesn't love IKEA? Apart from a couple of hair-pulling episodes for some of their larger intricate assemblies (glaring at my 4 piece...
Nov 26, 20235 min read
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