Getting robbed, scammed and compromised while traveling is the biggest buzzkill around.I know. I’ve been there.I have been robbed at gun point in Latin America, had cash stolen from my hotel room, and found my credit cards skimmed and compromised. It left me feeling violated, vulnerable and paranoid. Despite the few negative experiences and security breaches …

Cruising can  be one of the most expensive or one of the most affordable vacations. It all depends on how much you know! Over our last couple cruises, we have learned some CRUISE SECRETS that are going to blow your mind and save you money! These are secrets that the cruise lines don’t want you …

This is the fastest and easiest way to extend your 30 day visa in Bali that doesn’t take multiple trips to immigration. We used this exact method to have our passports back in our hands within 48 hours and have an extra 30 days to enjoy tropical Bali. The process went smooth and was completely …

One of the highlights of our trip to Japan was the Rail Mountain Bike Gattan Go in Hida City, Gifu. If you are looking for a fun outdoor activity with gorgeous views of Gifu’s countryside, this is an absolute must! We had so much fun and would definitely do it again given the opportunity. Here …

We recently went on our first repositioning cruise from Vancouver to Tokyo on the Celebrity Millennium. It was 15 days of pure bliss as we crossed the pacific ocean with stops in Alaska, Hakodate and Otaru, Japan. We fell in love with cruising last year and while on board our first cruise someone mentioned they had a …

My wife and I have spent over 500 nights in hotels and on cruise ships. One of the most important factors that will make or break a stay for us is VALUE. Does it give you good bang for your buck!? Two of the most popular ways to vacation right now are cruising and all …

We were able to experience the Shinkansen bullet train in all its speedy glory on our trip to Japan. We had two separate trips. The first was from Yokohama to Gifu and the other was from Nagoya to Tokyo. Both experiences were completely different which gave us great insight on what types of luggage you …

Even though Royal Caribbean owns Celebrity, we noticed each brand is going after totally different demographics. If you want to know which brand Kashlee and I liked most, keep reading to the end. Each cruise line has it’s own special offerings that makes it unique. When comparing Celebrity VS Royal Caribbean, here are the top 5 differences we noticed on board.

Nobody wants to look like a noob tourist in London. I have legit anxiety about being labelled as that ‘Lost Canadian’, with my messy unfolded map, overflowing fanny pack, and sighs of desperation.
In London, there are cultural differences, unsaid rules, and etiquette faux pas I will give you the heads up on. These tips will help you see London like a local and avoid the top tourist mistakes.

For Canada and most of the northern U.S, the cool nights starting in late August are just a foreshadow of the impending bitter cold approaching. For 7 months we all dream of winter getaways to exotic destinations while we wait for summer to return. Less dreaming, more doing! It’s the absolute perfect time to book …

Everyone has dreamed about it. That day where you quit your job, sell everything you own and start traveling the world. The weight of bills, deadlines, monotonous routines, same thing day in and day out, all erased by a never-ending adventure of a life on the road.  

Stop overpacking! You can pack lighter like a minimalist pro with mini versions of top products.
Here are the top travel size items every girl needs in her luggage.