A few weeks ago, I spent nine days in London, England tagging along on Steve’s business travel. We had visited London together once before for a long weekend, which freed me up to do things a bit less touristy this [...]
The first thing we do when we arrive in a new city is to embark upon what we have come to call a “SIM Safari.” We both have unlocked iPhones and if it’s not too costly, we both get a SIM [...]
Steve and I are frequent users of VRBO and Airbnb. When we’re staying in one place for more than a couple of days, a short-term rental offers many benefits over a hotel. Generally, we’ve had a super experience. But, there [...]
A lot of people get down on airports. Yes, they can be stressful if you’re rushing because of a tight connection or your plane has been grounded for maintenance. But once you’re through the rigmarole of security, there’s a lot [...]
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is the first national museum in Canada located outside the nation’s capital Ottawa. Acclaimed architect Antoine Predock designed the breathtaking building, which since opening this past fall, has taken its place as a defining [...]
Travel is an enlightening experience, a window to other cultures, and an opportunity to get out of one’s comfort zone. In no other aspect of travel are these sentiments truer than when you need to use the toilet in a [...]
Recognizing that it’s not always possible (or desirable) to tag along on your spouse’s business travel, there are several good reasons to make it happen. […]
I used to hate the idea of organized tours of any kind. It evoked images of crowded busses filled with timid travellers who enjoyed being herded around from attraction to attraction and being spoon fed curated bits of local culture. [...]
It’s happened often. I’m on a trip and I hear a popular song a few times. It’s not necessarily a song I like, but years later when I hear it, I’m instantly transported back to that location including the memories, [...]