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Get Outside Your “Travel Box”
A lot of us travel to the same places year over year because we know the deal – we are comfortable, we have our favourite places in said location and we know we will have fun! For 2024 we want to encourage you to consider somewhere totally new! Maybe somewhere on your bucket list OR maybe check out the hot spots for 2024, uncharted territory you hadn’t considered before! As the world grows more strained, now is the time to see somewhere new while you still can – there is so much of the world that is beautiful and we often don’t consider it – from the countries of Georgia…
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How To Move To The UK On A Visa
Tune in and hear us chat with Jenn’s pal Jaime as she recounts her adventures of moving to the UK as a Canadian! She first moved in 2017 on the Youth Mobility Scheme visa (Working Holiday Visa), and then moved back in 2023 on the Dependent Partner visa.We discuss what she wish she had known, what the process actually looks like to emigrate to a new country and how she is settling in!If you have ever wondered or wished to move to a brand new country but didn’t know what it would take to do so – this episode is for you!!
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The Basics Of Using Public Transportation
In our everyday lives in our home towns, we aren’t always using public transportation and maybe, you never do!But plunk you down in a foreign city without a car rental and sights you want to see that aren’t in walking distance and you just might have to navigate public transportation.We want to provide some basic tips to help the experience be less confusing and less overwhelming so tune in and get ready to jot down a few notes – make public transportation abroad your friend!
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Gift Ideas For Travel Lovers
The holidays are upon us (although these gifts can be given any time of year) so we wanted to share some of our favourites and just some great ideas in general you could give to the traveller in your life – or yourself!We all want to spend our money and give gifts that means something so whether it is an Air Tag or a sturdy reliable backpack – join us as we share some ideas to make things easier when gift giving season comes for you! Shop our fav items
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What Is Nexus & Is It Worth It?
Do you have a Nexus card or have thought about getting one?Jenn and her husband have recently obtained their cards and have now used them so tune in while Jenn tells us about the process of getting it and what the benefits are!Travel more efficiently when travelling to the US and how to do it on this weeks Travel Tip Tuesday!
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10 Winter Travel Destinations For 2024
Join us as we chat about where you can travel to escape winter or find winter! Winter can be a divisive topic – you usually either love it or hate it so let us give you some ideas on how to travel the world and find amazing winter activities or if you are looking to escape the cold and get somewhere warm, we have that too! Want some sun – have you considered the Canary Islands? Want winter fun – what about Lapland in Finland? Tune in for some great ideas on Winter Travel Destinations!
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Risks Of Using Public Wifi & How To Stay Safe While Traveling
We use the internet so much these days for so many things and that doesn’t change when we travel! Using cellular data on your phone can be expensive when travelling so a lot of people do rely on public or free wifi and for the most part that is OK but hackers and scammers are everywhere! Tune in to hear our recommendations on when and for what you should use public wifi and when it is best to use data or just wait until you get home if possible. If nothing else, safety first when travelling including where you get your internet from!
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2 Days In Boston
Join us as Jenn recounts her adventure to Boston to see John Mayer in concert! Tune in as she discusses her big pre-trip decision where she has to decide to fly home early or not due to a tropical storm. Once in Boston she encounters some giant pastries and yummy Italian food while making the most of her visit with a few tours in this beautiful walkable city! Hear how Boston might not have been on her list of places she wanted to go but how it charmed her and she now definitely wants to go back! Maybe after this episode, you will add Boston to your list too!
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Should You Carry Cash When Traveling?
In a world where a lot of us are using cards only, debit and credit, it begs the question, do we still need to bring cash with us when we travel?On this week’s Travel Tip Tuesday, we dive into why we feel having cash on hand is still really important because like anything in life, you just never know!What if you really want to buy something and the machines are down? What if you finish your meal and find out cash is the only option!? These are just a few of the scenarios that push us to say – yes take some cash with you!
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Beginner’s Guide To Edinburgh Scotland
Are you planning a trip to Edinburgh, Scotland? Scotland’s capital city is compact but packs so many things to do and places to eat that it can be tough to plan your visit. From medieval castles to spectacular hikes, here are some of our favourite things to do in Edinburgh, coupled with how to get around, where to stay and where to eat!
