Has anyone told you and your family that your home would make a great Airbnb for guests? Renting out your home has become an increasingly popular way to make some extra money but with millions of listing listed globally, you have to be a little better than the person next on the list to stand out and get a great ... Read More »
Photo by Bharath Mohan on Unsplash Thailand is a tropical paradise that is on most people’s to-visit list, and for good reason, as the Land of Smiles offers the traveller a wealth of unique experiences. Thailand has 3 seasons, the summer, which begins in February and runs through to June, which is incredibly hot and humid, the monsoon season, which runs for 5 ... Read More »
Back in 2014, I was traveling to Canada for work often and had several customers in Quebec, a Province where French is widely spoken. Though all of my customers spoke English, I still often found myself frustrated by not being able to read simple things like street signs or menus at restaurants. I decided that it was time for my ... Read More »
A Ski holiday in the Alps is a classic, but do you know all the resorts? There are many different options from La Plagne to Morzine, from Les Gets to St Anton. It can be hard to make the right decision to ensure you experience the best possible ski holiday. But if you’re well-informed about the variety of options, it ... Read More »
New Zealand has been high on our list of places to visit for a very long time. The country’s lush green landscapes, temperate climate, and down-to-earth-people make it a popular bucket list trip for people from all over the world. We’ve thought about the different ways to explore the country; from renting a camper van to renting Airbnb apartments in ... Read More »
Lots of planning goes into a successful vacation. With knowledge of where you want to go, a budget at hand and what you want to do, finding the best vacation villa in Mexico should be easy. However, if you’re a first-time traveler, you might not know where to start your search. Moreover, with many villas in Mexico and all proclaiming ... Read More »
Tax day is coming up and hopefully that means you’ll be receiving a little chunk of change back from the government, at least we hope to. 😉 When budgeting, we tend to treat any tax return as extra money unaccounted for, so that we won’t depend on something that may not appear. However, we usually end up getting a decent ... Read More »
Spring break is right around the corner for many people, which includes us! We are starting to get the itch after being cooped up inside with our cold winter weather, so planning a spring break trip is definitely happening over here. Many people look at a full week getaway, but we decided to look at a long weekend somewhere in ... Read More »
Are you planning a getaway in 2018? We definitely are! We’re currently deciding between Vietnam/Laos and Scotland/Wales (anyone have any recommendations?). We’d love to hear where you’re going in 2018. Alana has been to Scotland (she studied abroad there actually) previously, but neither of us have visited Vietnam. Both offer great sight seeing opportunities, plus Alana could revisit some places ... Read More »
Travel lovers – so hard to shop for because all they actually want is another trip! While giving the gift of travel is an awesome idea, it doesn’t always match up with your budget. So, what do you get for the travel lovers in your life? We recommend gear for their next big trip! We’re partnering with DOSH to bring ... Read More »
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