Many jump to the conclusion that people with more introverted personalities are shy and that they shun crowds and unfamiliar situations. Travelling introverts are advised to choose quiet, contemplative destinations, and to avoid group activities. Well, I’m an introvert and [...]
For many travellers, the most stressful parts of a trip are packing, getting through security, and the fear that your suitcase won’t be at your destination to greet you at the baggage carousel. So a service that allows you to avoid the [...]
The taxi industry is in a major state of disruption with the rise and popularity of the ride sharing company Uber. In every city it has set up, the taxi lobby has waged a campaign to cast this tech-savvy alternative [...]
Just before our trip last month to Washington, D.C., Steve surprised me with an early birthday gift. It was a Briggs & Riley BRX Excursion laptop backpack I had been eyeing at my favourite local travel accessories store, U.N. Luggage. [...]
After more than a decade of business travel near and far from home, my frequent flyer husband has learned a thing or two about how to make things go as smoothly as possible. Here are Steve’s top tips. [...]
When Steve checked in at London’s Heathrow airport for his recent Air Canada flight home, he decided to check his carry-on bag. It was bulging with the purchase of new shoes (yes, again) and he feared it wouldn’t fit in [...]
Tagging along on the business conference your spouse is attending can be a great way to explore a new place inexpensively. It has some challenges, though—depending on the location, conference itinerary, and your level of flexibility. I recently attended the [...]
“You’ll need to wear this during the whole flight, okay?” The flight attendant produced two red lanyards with attached tags that read: Unaccompanied Minor. I took mine and put it over my neck, it was long and hung to my [...]
For two weeks every July for the past 27 years, theatre companies from across Canada and around the world converge at the geographic centre of North America for the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival. This year will see 180 companies perform [...]