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Check Your Passport Expiry
There is a lot to think about and prepare before you travel – this is a fact! On this week’s Travel Tip Tuesday we discuss how to not have major travel issues because the one thing you have overlooked is the expiry date on your passport! No one wants their travel plans squashed by passport issues – we talk all about this and ask, did you know certain countries have certain requirements for passports even ahead of the expiry date? Tune in to this travel tidbit that can save you a lot of grief later!
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Tips For Traveling With Dietary Restrictions & Food Allergies
Our first guest of 2022 joins us on this episode to chat about travelling with dietary restrictions and needs! Brianna Cook, friend of the show and vegan/gluten free traveller joins us to chat about what it is like to travel as a vegan while trying to avoid gluten! *Hint – it has its challenges but is easier than it used to be Jenn doesn’t eat red meat and her husband Ryan has severe food allergies. Meggan doesn’t eat meat and is a pescatarian while Peter is an omnivore. So much to talk about and consider as you travel – join us as we talk about what it’s like but also…
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Activating Your Cell Phone Abroad
Staying connected is more important than ever these days but what about while you are travelling? A lot of us use this time away to unplug and recharge but are there reasons you should have access to communication? We say yes! If your situation allows, we feel it is a great idea on international trips to have at least one cell phone activated with the ability to make/receive calls and also access data. That access could be useful for a wide variety of reasons and on this Travel Tip Tuesday we brief you on all the ways it makes sense for your next big trip!
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Travel Myths – Fact or Fiction?
In a world of Fake News – what do we believe!? On this episode join us as we dive into Travel Myths and their truth (or not)! Should you power your way through jet lag? Is Duty Free at the airport a great deal? Should you book your travel 3+ months early to always get the best deals? These are just some of the myths we address and talk about our own experiences with them – jet lag and what to do was a hot topic!! Join the debate!
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What Is Travel Like In December 2021
After 2 long years Jenn left Nova Scotia (finally) and went to visit her best friend in Thunder Bay! She ventured out into this new strange world of pandemic travel and she shares with us what it is like in December 2021 (knowing this could change on any given day), what you should be prepared for and hopefully ease some of your anxiety. *Hint – it is different but not THAT different! A lot of us have yet to get on a plane since early 2020 or before so it’s great to hear a real life account of what it is like out there as we all yearn to get…
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Using ATMs Abroad & Avoiding Fees
On this week’s Travel Tip Tuesday we talk about spending money abroad and if you are faced with needing to use an ATM what is your best choice of currency!? When using an ATM abroad Meggan talks about which currency you should choose and why. This tip can help you save on fees and unnecessary currency conversion charges and who doesn’t want to save money!?
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What To Do In Nova Scotia In The Winter
We are going to be honest, we don’t love Winter BUT we live in Canada so it is a reality we must face and try to enjoy! And to be honest – there is a lot to do here in the winter! There are outdoor adventures to be had galore including skiing and hiking and snowshoeing and snowmobiling! There are indoor adventures to be had as well including Axe Throwing and Escape rooms and more! Another fun thing to do in winter is a weekend or overnight getaway for a bit of a change of scenery including some great resorts and AirBnb’s you can discover! So while it is a…
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How To Avoid Crowds When Traveling
Avoiding crowds seems like the game of life these days and when you are travelling and there are things you so badly want to see and do, you likely want to do them without a huge crowd! On this week’s Travel Tip Tuesday we talk about how you can do that from arriving early, to checking Google for busier times of day on any given day! Avoiding crowds and having a better time – who doesn’t want that!?
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Beginner’s Guide To New York City
New York City – Bright lights and SO MUCH TO DO! So much in fact that it can be overwhelming to even know where to start planning. Neither of us are experts but have been a few times and felt comfortable to discuss what a beginner should see and do and stay – for some reason we don’t discuss where you should eat but I guess you will have to figure that part out for yourself. Whether you fancy a Broadway show or a professional sporting event or shopping or visiting Lady Liberty – the possibilities are endless and there really isn’t something for everyone. Listen in, get some advice…
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Cautionary Tale: Double & Triple Check When Booking
In this Travel Tip Tuesday we discuss what NOT to do when booking your vacation! Meggan talks about meeting a great Canadian couple while in Cuba who were there for 7 days only to learn on day 5, when they were locked out of their room that they had in fact only booked a 5 day vacation! This is a valuable lesson that everyone should heed – double and triple check your reservations before hitting the BOOK button especially on trips such as all-inclusive vacations and flights! Meggan and Peter obsessively check the calendar 4-5 times before someone eventually just has to say – BOOK IT ALREADY! Better safe than…
