“I want to travel the world.” It’s a common answer to the oft asked question of what one plans to do when they retire. Whether it is an achievable goal or just an unrequited fantasy depends a lot on your finances. Since our mission statement is providing “budget travel advice for the over 50 crowd”…
Month: August 2020
Travel Close to Home
I would be lying if I told you we were not disappointed about our international travel plans being cancelled this spring. As, I am sure, were many of you. But the true spirit of travel never really dies. This year it has just remained closer to home. And I do mean close, as travel to…
The Pros and Cons of Accommodation Sharing
Accommodation sharing has become a very popular and economical alternative to hotels and travelers are flocking to them in droves. Numerous apps, such as Airbnb, connect guests with property owners looking to rent out a room, an apartment, condo, or even their whole house. These rentals can be found pretty much everywhere, from major cities…
Air Travel in the Age of Covid-19
Since the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 as a global pandemic on March 11, 2020 a number of countries have imposed travel bans, restrictions and advisories, including a ban on non-essential travel across the border between Canada and the United States. When that particular ban will be lifted is unknown as the pandemic still has…