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Using an eSIM While Traveling
Using data can be very expensive while travelling, depending on your carrier and your plan. eSIMs are relatively new and taking the travel world by storm. Imagine no longer needing to change out your cell phone’s SIM card for a travel SIM card at your arrival airport? Imagine just downloading it in advance, paying MUCH less than your carrier would charge per day and just simply turning it on when you arrive at your destination? It is possible! There are upsides and downsides and research to be done but don’t sleep on eSIMs, they can save you both time and money!
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Pack Medications When Traveling
Have you ever considered the fact that in some countries, you cannot buy standard drugstore shelf medications like you can in North America and other countries around the world? Tune in this episode to hear our advice on what you should do to be prepared for travel in regards to your typical drugstore items. Also, do you sometimes have general issues or ailments you once in a while need medication for? Something to consider is reaching out to your primary care doctor and getting a “just in case” prescription for that ailment if allowed! You can never regret being too prepared when you are going to be away from home!
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6 Travel Trends We’re Seeing in 2024
Trends come and go, they say! Tune into this episode as we talk about a few new trends and some that have actually been around for a while but are making a resurgence! Let us tell you about Regenerative Tourism, Cosmetic and Wellness Tourism as well as Culinary Tourism, just to name a few! We also let you know if we would be up for these trends or not and hope you chime in on Social Media to let us know your thoughts and would you do it!?
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Laws You Should Know Before You Travel
When you get out into the world, it is so important to understand the laws of the land you are visiting. There are of course general universal laws that most places abide by however tune into this week’s Travel Tip Tuesday to hear about some truly unusual laws that will make you think twice about where you are going next. Where it is illegal to build a sandcastle and could lead to a hefty fine!? We guess you will have to tune in to find out!
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Beginner’s Guide To Halifax, Nova Scotia
We love Beginners Guides and we felt it was time to do one about Halifax – a place we have both called home! Join us as we spend time diving into Halifax’s history, how to get here, where to stay and eat, what to do and of course, Halifax fun facts! Just in time for summer, tune in to hear why you should put Halifax on your vacation itinerary!
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Why Travel Is Important
Travel can be a lot of things including stressful, emotional, eye opening and it can bring such joy! Travel can also be local and international, an overnight trip or a two week adventure. But why is it important and what does it teach people about themselves, the world, their travelling partner and other cultures and traditions? Tune in to this episode where we talk about all of these things and more – travelling is good for you in so many ways!
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Difference Between Direct and Non-Stop Flights
Tune into this episode of Travel Tip Tuesday where Jenn helps us understand a concept that many of us probably feel we already know but some of us likely don’t! Nonstop flights and direct flights are not the same thing and it can be a huge deal when booking if you get them confused. Let Jenn help you with this terminology to book your next trip!
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Importance of Blending In as a Tourist
Travel should be fun and enjoyable but if you become the victim of a scam or pickpocket, it could really ruin your time! Tune in for this episode where we discuss some ways to blend in and how to be safe when you are out exploring big cities! Loud outfits and big cameras are fun, and being a tourist is A-OK but there are ways to do it safely so the only memories you bring home are happy ones!
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How to Plan a Multi Destination Trip
Does your next trip involve more than one town, city or country? If so, this episode is for you! Tune in as we discuss how to plan, book and experience multiple stops in one trip smoothly with tips ranging from when to book, how to plan your itinerary, what currencies you might need and even packing tips! Multi-destination trips can seem overwhelming but let us help you simplify and plan, it’s worth it!
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How To Avoid Taxi Scams
Often when we land in a new country, we have flown and are tired, we then want the most direct route to our hotel possible and that usually means a taxi. Tune into this TTT where we explore how to spot a taxi scam, what you should look for to avoid one and what to do if you find yourself in one! Hint, part of it involves research because of course – arm yourself with information before even leaving home for this one!
