Destinations

I get so much joy in helping fellow travel-lovers solve annoying problems and otherwise make their travels easier and more enjoyable. Toward this end, I'm indelibly on the lookout for noteworthy innovations that can resolve common annoyances and foster fun and functionality while getting from point A to point B.

By Merilee Kern

Have you ever had that moment when traveling to a new and unfamiliar place-maybe you've already journeyed all over the world, maybe it's one of your first experiences-but suddenly, you are somewhere you know you were just meant to be? A place that resonates deep inside you; a place where you feel more like yourself [...]

By Shelley Seale

Check out my experience of an authentic, traditional pachamanca (earth oven) meal in the Sacred Valley of Peru.

By Shelley Seale

Growth. All businesses and professionals should desire it and most certainly need it. But achieving and sustaining growth in today's uber-complex environment-whether corporate, entrepreneurial, or personal career growth-takes multifaceted vision, ingenuity, and agility. Indeed, a lack of growth in business speaks volumes.

By Merilee Kern

Veganism used to be confined to a select group of people, but not anymore.

By Guest Author

Thousands of people died trying to cross it over the decades. Even today, it's not a trip for the faint-hearted.

By Nathan Chandler

To feel the air on your face, the thrill of adrenaline, and be a witness to nature's greatest sights is one of the best ways to relax and enjoy your next vacation. But the success of such a trip largely depends on all the things you pack to take along.

By Guest Author

Photo by: Michael Poliza, courtesy Churchill Wild If you travel to where northern Manitoba's boreal forest, the Canadian Arctic tundra, and the tidal flats of the southern Hudson Bay meet, you'll find the town of Churchill.

By Angela Ayles

Photo by: Lazy Bear Expeditions When many people picture a summer getaway, it probably includes palm trees, flip flops and drinks with tiny umbrellas. But for those of us with adventure in our veins, summer promises ample opportunities to get outside and see a whole other side of nature.

By Angela Ayles

The 32 miles of sugar-white beaches along Alabama's Gulf Coast shoreline is a family-oriented destination that offers great nature and outdoor adventures, some of the most fantastic seafood in the U.S., and plenty of child-friendly activities.

By Shelley Seale

Senior Travel Consultant and Sydney resident Adam James let Trading Places in on the best Sydney travel itinerary for a holiday break in the Australian city. Time and again, travelers have mistaken Sydney as just a stopover city, thinking they only need a couple of days to see it all.

By Guest Author

At a stunning hotel restored from a 16th-century convent in beautiful Cusco, Peru, Qespi Restaurant takes guests on a culinary journey On a 10-day trip through Peru last month, I had the pleasure of staying at the JW Marriott El Convento Cusco Hotel.

By Shelley Seale

As springtime rolls back around, so too does the opportunity for fresh beginnings as days stretch and the weather warms. With the season spurring sentiments of rejuvenation and reassurance, now is a great time to spearhead a renewed effort to feel and look your best.

By Merilee Kern

You might think it's impossible to fit a week's worth of clothes into a carry-on, but with our packing tips, it's a piece of cake.

By Dave Roos

When it comes to accommodation in the Big Apple, there's always something new and exciting that pops up. If traveling in style is your game, you've come to the right place, as we will now have a look at the newest and hippest hotels in New York City.

By Shelley Seale

Cathedrals and Catacombs of Lima, Peru At the Cathedral of Lima in Peru's capital city, you can see much more than the elaborate chapels, impressive architecture, and religious statues. Underneath the stone floor lies a maze of catacombs, containing stories within the crypts and tombs that reside inside its walls.

By Shelley Seale

*Reconnect at Radium Hot Springs. Photo by Kari Medig, Courtesy Destination BC Few sensations get your pulse racing - or open your heart to new places or experiences - like amore.

By Angela Ayles

Country living at StarHill Farms was just what the doctor ordered to get kids away from their screens and reconnected to the joys of the natural world. Last weekend, I took my 7-year-old grandson out to a Texas farm retreat for the weekend.

By Shelley Seale

Chef Gigg is both the Iron Chef and Top Chef Champion of Thailand - and when you see his unbelievable cooking skills, and the speed at which he can cook, you will know why.

By Shelley Seale

Meet the first female on record to travel to every country on Earth In 2017, 27-year-old Cassie De Pecol set two Guinness World Records for the fastest travel around the world to every sovereign country.

By Shelley Seale

*Warming up with a hot chocolate. Photo by: Reuben Krabbe, Courtesy Destination BC It's said that families who play together, grow together.

By Angela Ayles

Initially, when we first arrived on Railay we thought we had gone back in time to the Jurassic era (think Jurassic Park). With its towering limestone cliffs and jungle-esque interior, you could quite imagine landing on the beach and seeing groups of Compsognathus running around.

By Flashpacking Duo

It's a fresh New Year and the perfect time to refresh our travel routines, courtesy of innovations in the consumer goods sector. With this in mind, here are an array of tried-and-true travel enhancers and problem solvers that'll help ensure a great year of adventure ahead.

By Merilee Kern

he list we've put together is our favourite bloggers who have inspired us, and hopefully, you, to travel more! Kinging-It A couple of months ago after wasting another hour or so on YouTube watching travel videos, we stumbled across a channel called Kinging-it. After watching one vlog we were hooked.

By Flashpacking Duo

There are literally hundreds of travel blogs out there to read, and it's almost impossible to choose your favourite. The list below are the top travel bloggers we enjoy reading the most and also who inspire us to travel more.

By Flashpacking Duo