It’s December 29th and we’re hopping on our last flight of the year! We’ve had some serious highs and lows with all our air travel in 2023, from Flair Airlines moving the departure time eight hours earlier than scheduled without telling us, to upgrading to Business Class on Qatar Airways. In any case, I’m looking […]
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When I used to tell other Canadians where I’m from, they’d say, “huh?” but I’ve seen a huge shift over the last few years and Elora is no longer the under-the-radar village it used to be. Probably most famous for the renovated Elora Mill, my little hometown now tops lists like “most charming towns in
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The Middle East is, of course, very strict on alcohol laws. So you won’t find trendy craft breweries in Qatar’s souq, and can’t order a bottle of Burgundy with your dinner, even at western hotels. BUT you can bring alcohol into Qatar if you’re just passing through the Doha Hamad International Airport. This post contains
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Qatar’s unique location in the Middle East makes it a common layover for travellers heading to or from Africa, Europe, and parts of Asia. I recently explored Doha, the capital city, for three as part of a “free” stopover program which you should totally take advantage of too! You can use this 3 or 4
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We’ve saved the Kruger National Park for the very end of our three months in South Africa — going with Chesney’s family who live here and visit the park regularly. They’ve done all the organizing, which has been a real blessing for us after our several months of travelling, AND their insider knowledge about where
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The Cape Point Nature Reserve is a protected area just over an hour’s drive from Cape Town. It’s also known as the Southernmost tip of Africa! …Even though it isn’t. But it is beautiful and offers some great hiking, stunning viewpoints, and a secret beach cabin. Most people just visit for the day, but I’ve
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There are some of the world’s most surreal and expansive geothermal walks in Rotorua. Ans it’s my favourite spot on New Zealand’s North Island! The town is about three hours from Auckland, making it much more accessible than some of the country’s other epic adventure spots like Milford Sound. Especially if you’re only visiting for
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There are a ton of amazing highlights along the Garden Route in South Africa. You can drive it in a week if you’re committed, but I recommend taking more time to enjoy everything from hiking trails and leisurely mornings at a cute coffee shop to seal spotting. Here are the top highlights not to miss
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The Greek Island of Corfu is so close to southern Albania that you can add it to your itinerary as a quick day or overnight trip. But is it worth taking the ferry from Sarande to Corfu for this short amount of time? Not always. Have no fear! I’ve covered everything you need to know
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Who doesn’t love a good road trip? It’s the freedom to go at your own pace, cruise past incredible landscapes, stop in small towns you’d never visit otherwise, and get a little off-the-beaten-track. They’re the perfect way to see a lot of a country in a short (or not so short) amount of time. While there
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