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Importance of Moving On Flights
On this week’s Travel Tip Tuesday, we talk about a recent story of a Canadian traveller who almost died from a blood clot while flying and we were reminded of the importance of this. Getting up while flying to walk or go to the washroom can seem like a hassle, and often you don’t want to disturb the person next to you, but moving around is so important and could save your life. We dive into the signs to watch out for to help keep you safe while flying! We all want to see the world, but we also want to return home safely!
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Pros and Cons of Being a Solo Digital Nomad
We are excited to be joined by Anna, a Canadian long-term solo traveller and digital nomad. Anna is the founder of ‘Your Travel Friend Anna’, which is a community she has created to connect people internationally in a space where they can learn about places they want to travel, hidden gems around the world, cultural nuances they should be aware of and more! We hope you enjoy our chat as we learn more about what her experience has been like as a solo-traveller, how she has met new people and what it is like to travel the world! Safe to say, Anna is our newest travel friend!
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What is a Travel Deal?
This is a question Jenn is starting to ask herself as she continues to navigate several tools trying to find a travel deal for later in 2025. Up to this point, it has become a bit paralyzing, but why!? We dive into how she is feeling, what she is thinking about her quest to do this and how does she think it will play out? We hope she hasn’t missed her deal but there is still a lot of year left, she’ll find one! (right!?)
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Dos and Don’ts of Plane Travel Etiquette
Join us on this cathartic episode inspired by a Buzzfeed article, where we talk about all things plane travel etiquette – the quintessential dos and don’ts of spending time cramped in a small space with strangers. We reached out to our listeners and had them weigh in, and in this episode, we dive into their most irritating pet peeves and what you can do to be a better plane traveller. No one is perfect, and most of us have done at least one of these either on purpose or by accident, but in a world where people seem more concerned with themselves than the collective, have a listen and see…
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Finding Comfort Food While Traveling Abroad
Traveling is about exploring our world and trying new things, and that is why most people do it! One thing about traveling is that there is always a lot to consider while out on the road, such as what you want to see, where you need to go, and what you are going to eat next. Trying new foods can be so fun, and we highly recommend it, but sometimes you are just on the go and want something you know and are familiar with to fill the void! That can mean trying a chain restaurant or coffee shop you know well from your home country, and sometimes, you know…
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Traveling by Train & Sustainable Travel Tips
We are so happy to be joined by fellow podcaster Clara Francken. Clara found her love of travel from an early age, and she has taken that love of travel and transformed it into her career, which spans both YouTube and podcasting. She is also a content creator, marketer and product tester. She has lived in several countries in Europe and is multilingual! Clara joins us to discuss her podcast and YouTube channel, her passion for sustainable and eco-friendly travel and why taking the train in Europe can be a great alternative to cheap flights! Episode Resources Podcast Transcript Get the Master Packing List * indicates required Email Address *…
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Unlock Travel Discounts with Perkopolis
Does your work have a discount program, and if it does, do you know what it offers!? Perkopolis is one used by many bigger corporations here in Canada, as an example. Many people have these types of work programs but don’t think to use them and are likely missing out on saving money! Of course, being a travel podcast, we are most interested in the travel perks, and both of our workplaces offer some discounts on airlines and hotel stays. Even your credit card, especially a travel points credit card, often has discounts, and we should be taking full advantage – it is part of the annual fee you likely…
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Beginner’s Guide to Dublin, Ireland
Join us in this episode as we give you all the rhyme and reason you need to start planning a trip to Dublin. In Dublin, you will encounter history, green spaces, fascinating people, great food and some touristy sites, of course, but it’ll all be part of the experience as you visit Ireland’s capital city. Whether you see the Book of Kells or evidence of the Easter Rising of 1916 or swing by a few of the over 700 pubs, a visit to the Emerald Isle is something you will never regret! So tune in, take some notes, and then do your own research to make the trip all you…
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Consider Safety When Planning Travel
As we navigate the state of the world, we are used to our governments issuing travel warnings of the places not to visit for safety or other reasons, but what are the safest places right now to visit? As Meggan ponders a potential trip later this year, she got to thinking, is this place we are thinking about on the list? Dear listener, it was not on the list however a list does exist with the number one place for safety in 2025 being Iceland. Who else made the list and why is it important for you to consider this? Tune in and find out!
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Discover Canada: Top Tourist Attractions by Province & Territory
Join us in this episode as we explore each Canadian province and territory! We learn a bit about each province and help you dig into some of its top attractions according to TripAdvisor. Now more than ever, Canada is a safe place to visit and we would love to welcome you. If you have been thinking about visiting Canada or it is on your bucket list, this episode will help you understand our provinces coast to coast and give you a head start on itinerary planning.
