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Why Book a Hotel For Your Arrival Morning
If you are anything like us, you cannot sleep sitting up! A plane or a bus is not where you find comfort and the ability to have a good sleep. This can be particularly tough when taking an overnight flight to a new location where all you want to do is sleep, but also see all the things on your first day. Tune in as we give you a quick idea on how you can grab some shut-eye early and then get out and seize the vacation day! Podcast Transcript Thank you so much for all your support. We love making this podcast, and it truly is a labour of…
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How to Move to Another Country
If you’ve been dreaming of moving to another country but aren’t sure where to start, then our guests Sara and Paolo have the tools for you! They moved their family from Bermuda to Italy and they want to help others make their dream move! They’ve created Operation Relocation, a workbook and website to help you plan and execute your move! We chat about moving abroad with kids, how to choose a new city, and how their lives have changed since moving to Italy.
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Sonder Apartment Hotels Review
Jenn recently went on a true Canadian trip to our nation’s capital, Ottawa, and also headed over to Montreal by train. When travelling, where you stay can sometimes make or break your trip, but you don’t want it to break your bank account. So, while trip planning, Jenn came across the hotel brand Sonder. Sonder started in Montreal and has locations worldwide, including Ottawa and Montreal. Join us as Jenn gives her feedback on her experience, introduces us to the brand and answers the question – should you give Sonder a try?!
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Making Travel a Financial Priority in 2025 and Beyond
The folks at Flight Centre reached out about an interesting survey they helped conduct, and we wanted to dive into it, so here we are discussing how people intend to travel financially in 2025! The participants of the survey from different countries, generations and genders were asked about what they intend to budget, spend and give up for travel in the year ahead. Some of the results might surprise you – they did us, in particular, what people are NOT paying for to be able to travel, and we cannot say we would do the same. So tune in to hear about travel plans, and we have to wonder –…
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Avoid These Common Travel Scams
Scams are sadly a part of our everyday lives, and this includes while you are travelling and on location. Join us in this Travel Tip Tuesday as we talk about some popular scams, what to look out for and how you can avoid them. Protecting yourself while travelling is something you should always keep in min, and this goes for scams as well. Ensure you are having fun, but be vigilant, especially in large crowds and near main tourist attractions and make sure you avoid THESE scams!
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How to Deal With Travel Day Anxiety
For many of us, travelling is so exciting and something we truly look forward to and even if that is the case, it can still cause us anxiety and in some cases, severely so. What causes this anxiety, and how can you combat it? Join us as we discuss some of the general root causes of this anxiety, how we each deal with it and a few tips to help you as well. If your travel day anxiety is something that is getting in the way of the fun, it could be a great idea to speak to a professional to help you work through it so you can enjoy…
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What is an Open-Jaw Flight?
Jenn recently took a trip to Ontario and Quebec for vacation but didn’t want to do things the traditional way for personal and price reasons, so she booked an open-jaw flight! It has a fun name, but what does it mean!? Tune in to this week’s Travel Tip Tuesday to learn about what an open-jaw flight is, how it could work for you, and why it might be a good option in certain situations!
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Beginner’s Guide to the Isle of Skye, Scotland
The Isle of Skye is magical, whether you’re visiting for the first time or are planning a subsequent visit, there is so much to plan! If you’re wondering where to stay, how to get around Skye, and what to do, Jenn shares her experience, plus some of her favourite places to eat!
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Overcoming Travel Planning Overwhelm
Recently, Meggan’s best friend and her husband headed off to France for a big anniversary trip, marking their first time in Europe with an itinerary that includes planes, trains, automobiles, multiple accommodation types, and tours—all booked in advance. This got us thinking–has a complicated itinerary ever stopped YOU from booking a trip or doing certain things you really want to on a trip that just seems too tough to plan? If so, you don’t need to plan it alone because there are trained advisors to help you OR if you really wish to do it on your own but are scared to, just do your research and give yourself plenty…
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Jenn’s Yukon Trip Report
Jenn has returned from her Northern Canadian adventure to the Yukon and is here to share all the details! The Yukon is a Canadian territory with a population of just over 45,000 people, who are likely outnumbered by the nearby wildlife. It is a part of this country that is vast and beautiful, and yes, in the winter, very, very cold! We dive into how Jenn arrived, where she ate, what she saw and overall, what was it like travelling to a remote area that many Canadians haven’t visited! This was a very special trip where she combined work with fun, visiting friends and made it all happen – now…
