Just like most major cities right now, real estate on a cruise ship is at a premium. As international travel looms closer folks are starting to book cruises and that means what may be reasonable pricing now will increase with demand. We have always focused on ways to stretch our travel time and budget further. …
Farmer’s Markets: Eating Fresh and Local in Europe
One of the highlights of any trip abroad is a chance to experience the cuisine of the region. When time is short a well recommended restaurant that prepares local favourites is a good bet. If you have longer, and are a true “foodie” I would suggest you start at the fresh market. There is a…
Our Top 5 Ways to Travel Through Europe
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…
A Tale of Three Hotels
As part of a group tour to London in 1996 we stayed at a highly rated hotel in Kensington. The neighbourhood was everything I had ever pictured when I thought of London; curved streets with towering whitewashed townhouses bedecked in black wrought iron and baskets of colourful primrose. The hotel was elegant, centrally located and…
Getting There
How you travel is as important a consideration as where you travel, its just not as much fun to decide. Often we choose our mode of transportation based on the itinerary we want, but does that necessarily meet all of our travel goals? Perhaps you are interested in an ocean or river cruise, a bus…
Our Top 5 Boomer Travel Trends
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…
A Love Letter to New York
Solo Travel with Renee Dear New York City: Every year, you’ve enticed me to break winter’s monotony with some delectable dining, therapeutic shopping and a night at the Opera in style. February 2020 was no exception, and I had a wonderful time enjoying many of your sights and delights. I was stunned when the vortex…
Travel Risk Tolerance Quiz
As we entered an unprecedented time in international travel it is important that you understand what your risk tolerance is for planning and executing your travel goals. When, where and how you next travel is very much a personal choice and as the world climbs slowly out of the pandemic enforced shutdowns your decisions are…
Tolerance for Risk in Travel
The concept of risk tolerance is commonly discussed in financial planning. It will help to determine your acceptance of situations where loss may occur, especially in investments. The same consideration can be applied to travel. Risk is defined as “uncertainty about the implications of an activity you value often focusing on negative or undesirable consequences”. …