<span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span> “X-Rey you are cleared to climb,” I heard come over the radio. I was standing with 20 other people in the basket of a hot air balloon a few hundred feet in the air over the red desert of Marrakech, Morocco. Then we started to rise. This was the final day of my G Adventures tour around Morocco and what a way to end i ..read more

When I travel, I always love to look for food tours. Especially when I’m going to be in a place that I know has a unique food culture. I think one of the best way to get to know people is to get to know their food. So, of course, when I was planning a few days in Seville I knew I had to look for a tapas tour.  Tapas culture is alive and thriving in Andalucia but for a solo traveller, it can be a bit of a challenge. I wanted to try a larger variety of small bites but many of the tapas restaurants I found only offered larger plates meant to share. So I figured a tapas tour would be the be ..read more

Montreal, a vibrant metropolis in Quebec, Canada, captivates visitors with its rich tapestry of culture, history, and modernity. Steeped in European charm yet pulsating with North American energy, Montreal offers a unique blend of old-world elegance and contemporary flair. The city’s cobblestone streets wind through charming neighbourhoods like Old Montreal, where centuries-old architecture harmonizes with chic boutiques, art galleries, and trendy cafes. Visitors can immerse themselves in Montreal’s diverse culinary scene, savouring iconic dishes like poutine and indulging in world-class din ..read more

20 GIFT IDEAS FOR THE FEMALE TRAVELLER IN YOUR LIFE It can be tricky to find the perfect gift for a well-traveled woman. Whether it’s your friend, sister, girlfriend, wife, mother, or other the goal is give her something she’ll be able to take with her to make her trip more enjoyable. But how do you separate the useful from the useless, the innovative from the overdone? I’ve combed through tons of products and rounded up some of my own favourite items from the past year, as well as things that will be on my own Christmas list this year, to create my travel gift guide for well-travelled women ..read more

Nobody likes dealing with lost luggage. Arriving at your destination, tired and cranky from hours spent in your cramped seat with recycled air, huddled with the masses at the baggage carousel just waiting for the sight of your suitcase. One by one everybody else claims their belonging and shuffles off, until you’ve left standing alone thinking “Why me?” Even though what happens next after your suitcase has been checked and disappears into the dark abyss of the luggage belt is entirely out of your control there are still some things you can do to mitigate the disaster of lost luggage. It feel ..read more

Whenever I meet someone who has never been to my fair province, first I encourage them to come see us and second, I tell them that I think there’s one time of year that’s better than others to visit Newfoundland for the first time. And that time, my friends, is upon us right now. While there are cool things to do here at any time of the year, the best time to visit Newfoundland is from early-July to mid-August, when it feels like the province is full of colour and the people most lively. The temperatures finally warm up and we all come out of hibernation. The streets are full of people, the w ..read more

If you’ve got a Canada bucket list, I bet road tripping through Newfoundland is on it. If not, what are you doing? If chasing icebergs, making friends with whales and puffins, hiking inland fjords, and eating the freshest seafood, spotting sea stacks and stunning coastal landscapes, and partying on the street with the most pubs per mile in Canada is your kind of vacation, then you need to road trip through Canada’s easternmost province. They say there are no accidental tourists in Newfoundland. Just getting here in the first place can be a bit of a challenge. But it’s so worth it. Getting He ..read more

Puerto Rico is a melting pot of cultures, and its food scene is a reflection of its rich history and diverse influences. From succulent roast pork to flavorful rice and beans, Puerto Rican cuisine offers a plethora of mouth-watering options. Visitors to the island can indulge in an array of traditional dishes and unique culinary creations, making it a paradise for food lovers. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed all the dishes I tried during my first trip to Puerto Rico back in 2014. On my recent trip this past spring I confirmed that it really was as good as I remembered. It hel ..read more

Costa Rica was my first destination as a solo female traveller and I couldn’t have chosen any better. With its mature tourism infrastructure, abundant nature, and being relatively easy to get to from Canada and the US it was the perfect vacation for a solo travel newbie. I was nervous for my first international solo trip so I did a ton of research beforehand. I booked hotel to hotel shuttles and group tours so that I wouldn’t get lost and booked highly reviewed, reputable hotels so that I would feel safe and secure. It was an amazing vacation and kicked off over a decade of solo travel so far ..read more

Picture yourself gliding high above the emerald canopy of one of the world’s most biodiverse rainforests. The wind rushes past, and your heart races as you dangle from a slender cable, surrounded by lush greenery and the vibrant melodies of tropical birds. Welcome to the exhilarating world of zip lining in Costa Rica, where adventure meets the natural wonders of Central America. Costa Rica is renowned for its rich biodiversity, dramatic landscapes, and a commitment to eco-tourism. And there’s no better way to immerse yourself in this tropical paradise than by embarking on a zip lining adventu ..read more