Category: Our Top 5

Despite the vast expanse of Canada getting from point A to point B has never been an issue.  If we can we drive, if not we fly.  Those two options are pretty standard and inclusive from our prospective, but in many European countries there are numerous other possibilities due to its concentrated scope, pedestrian free…

There has been much ado online about the differences between generational cohorts.  Travel is no exception.  A recent survey published by Travel Pulse indicates that Millennials (those between the ages of 18 – 34) are more likely to travel in 2021 than Gen Xers (35-54) or Boomers (55+). Boomers especially are waiting for the relative…

“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”…

While at home we have had time to go through our travel photos and reminisce about all of the wonderful places we have been and inspiring sites we have seen.  Hopefully you have too. One of our favourite museums to revisit through our pictures was the Musee D’Orsay.  We had a chance to visit in…

Along with the capacity to work from home, technology gives us an opportunity to visit far away places from the comfort of our own couch.  As we continue to social distance we can use our time to learn more about art and history, plan for future travel and perhaps even learn a new language, or…

Whether you are interested in art or art history, a trip to Paris is incomplete without time spent at the Louvre.  The largest museum of its kind, the architecture in and of itself is worth the price of admission.  So too is the chance to see some of the most iconic paintings and sculptures of…

As the holiday season nears and the malls become congested with shoppers it may be easier to finish your gift list with some suggestions for the travel enthusiasts in your family.  Whether you prefer the hands on approach to shopping or are happy to sit in front of your computer with a glass of egg…

At the beginning of October we published an article outlining our top 5 tips for first time cruisers.  Although we would like to think we had some good advice to offer there is no doubt important information we missed.  Thanks to Jaime and Chris Carr who upon returning from their first cruise, their honeymoon no…

Florence Italy is the recognized birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, a period in history following the Middle Ages which began in the 14th century and peaked during the 15th and 16th century.  The Renaissance was a rebirth of the classical values of ancient Greece and Rome and an appreciation for the individual.  This humanistic approach…