Travel Stories
My favourite memories: adventures, misadventures, and just generally weird stuff that has happened to me over the years.
We Forgot Our Card in an ATM in Thailand: Here’s How We Got It Back
There comes a time in every traveller’s life when you make such a rookie error, it makes you question if...
How I Won My 3-Year Case Against Flair Airlines
I had a wild incident with Flair Airlines all the way back in 2023, and it has only just been...
Attending a Traditional Wedding Procession in Lombok Indonesia
Sometimes the most unplanned parts of your trip turn out to be the best! This unexpected wedding invite in Rangsot,...
Wildwire Wanaka: The Wacky and Wonderful Waterfall Walk
Ok, it’s not really a “walk.” It’s a sheer, vertical cliff climb, but I was committed to the alliteration. Anyway,...
The Spectacular Adventure Hiking to an Active Volcano That Tested My Grit
Watching an active volcano erupt from atop another volcano is probably one of the coolest things I’ve ever done. I...
Why You Need to Avoid Flair Airlines at All Costs
Flair Airlines is the worst air carrier I’ve *never* flown with. After my absolutely horrible experience, I did some research...
What It’s Like to Fly Qatar Airways Business Class
Qatar Airways business class is consistently ranked one of the best in the world, and I see this kind of...
Finding Out About a Visa Issue at the Boarding Gate
It’s December 29th and we’re hopping on our last flight of the year! We’ve had some serious highs and lows...
Exploring the Kruger National Park on a Self-Drive Safari
We’ve saved the Kruger National Park for the very end of our three months in South Africa — going with...
Jeff with a J: One of My All Time Favourite Travel Characters
We all meet some interesting characters when we’re travelling – that’s one of the things I love most! My interaction...
The Great Airbnb Easter Egg Hunt of New Zealand
Back in the golden days of Airbnb, before it was mostly property management companies or a full-time business for many...
The Time Our Flights to Nelson Didn’t Go as Planned
Ahhh air travel. I truly believe it has never been worse than it is right now. Airlines can be pretty...
My Air Canada Nightmare Trip Across the Pacific
You’ve likely read about, heard, or experienced some recent horror stories about airlines worldwide dropping the ball. Cancelled flights, lost...
The Time We Tried Every Bubble Tea in Newmarket
I love a good boba, but there is a lot of bubble tea in Newmarket. Like, a suspicious amount. They...
