A Blueprint for Getting Started in Travel Photography

It was a beautiful day in Montreal. I was on a regular afternoon jog listening to a popular photography podcast. The topic of the episode was travel photography. The guests of the show were two professional photographers with the years of experience.

At the end of the podcast during the listeners’ question and answer session, the first question immediately grabbed my attention. Why? Because I’ve been asked the same, or nearly identical, question many times before. read more

A CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO PREPARE BEFORE TRAVELING TO ALASKA

Your Alaska vacation will be the adventure of a lifetime. When you are properly prepared you are free to fully enjoy all that this beautiful state has to offer. When packing for a trip to Alaska there are some essential items you will want to bring with you. Alaska has some of North America’s most extreme climates so you will need to be properly prepared withstand the elements. read more

A Case for Provincial Offices in Asia – and How to Make Them Better

The COVID-19 pandemic has shut down much of international travel, but Canadian offices overseas continue to function as their staff have been there all along. These include provincial offices abroad, which represent the economic, cultural, educational, or institutional interests of a particular Canadian province. Seventy-four such offices span the globe, and three more will soon join their ranks: The Government of Saskatchewan announced in June that it would move forward with launching three new trade offices in Asia based in Tokyo, Singapore, and New Delhi. Despite COVID-related delays, the province expects the offices will open in 2021. Saskatchewan is looking to co-locate them within Canadian diplomatic missions and employ a combination of Canadian and local staff. read more

9 Tips To Help You Cut Costs on Your Honeymoon

After spending what is likely tens of thousands of dollars (or more) on a wedding, you may be looking for ways to save on the honeymoon. While the average couple spends $4,600 on their honeymoon, according to data from The Knot, it’s definitely possible to plan a memorable and romantic getaway for less. read more

9 Reasons to Visit Bodø on Your Trip to Norway

I visited Bodø for the first time a few years agao as part of my trip to the Lofoten Islands. I flew into Bodø in the morning, had lunch, and caught the ferry to Lofoten. And on my way back my ferry got in late at night and I flew back to Oslo early the next morning. In other words, I didn’t really see anything of the city during my first trip to Bodø. I guess I just didn’t thing there were so many things to do in Bodø? read more

9 Tips For Experiencing Portugal On A Budget

Portugal is a treasure trove of history, culture, cuisine, art, and much more. It is one of the friendliest and most beautiful places in Europe.

And while Portugal is fantastic for an affordable vacation, making choices can be challenging when traveling on a budget. We’ve been living here for some time now, learning how the Portuguese themselves make the most of their money. Here are some of our best tips as locals for experiencing Portugal on a budget. read more

9 Things to Do in Jakarta, Indonesia

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[dropcap]H[/dropcap]onestly, I can’t come up with too many reasons why would anyone need to visit Jakarta. In my opinion Indonesia’s capital is a rather boring city and there aren’t that many things to do in Jakarta. But don’t get me wrong, Jakarta is not a bad city. I also felt safe in Jakarta, both times I visited the city, and people are very welcoming and friendly there. But it’s also huge and loud city with intense and seeminly never-ending traffic where there is nothing much to do. read more

9 Travel Tips to take the Hassle out of a Japan Ski Trip

It’s no secret that Japan, and particularly the northern island Hokkaido, is the best powder skiing and snowboarding destination in the Northern Hemisphere. Every winter it’s blessed with over 15 metres of deep, dry, blower snow – it’ll often dump 30+cm every other day during the peak months of January and February. read more

9 Years of Constant Travel: My Tips And Tricks

Exactly 9 years ago I moved to the Caribbean island of St Maarten. And although I had lived abroad before, this time it was different. This move marked the start of my nomadic existence: in the past 9 years I have not lived in the same country for more than 9 months…

I have lived in 13 countries all over the world in these 9 years and traveled to many more. In most countries, I would find a short-term job or volunteer project and when after a few months the project ended or the job started to bore me I would move on to the next… read more

9 Things to do in Metz France: A city guide

Full of history, Metz catches your eye with its iconic cathedral towering above the rest of the town. But there is so much more to the city. With its green river side, gardens, and parks, medieval old town and fabulous museums, there are so many things to do in Metz France and I’ll take you through the top sights. read more