Category: Travel

  • 10 prettiest villages along Quebec’s Route 132

    While some road trips are all about the final destination, others are about the journey. With a province as large and varied as Quebec, it’s easy to plan both types of road trips. In this article, I share some of the cutest, most picturesque villages are passed through on our various Quebec road trips. These towns aren’t necessarily destinations in and of themselves, but they’re fantastic places to stop for a stretch, grab lunch, or snap a few photos if you’re in the area.

  • 5 days in Gaspé’s Forillon National Park

    During our 2020 Quebec roadtrip, we stayed a few nights in Gaspé’s Forillon National Park, but we only scratched the surface of what the park had to offer. We also really enjoyed the drive out to Gaspé along Route 132. So in 2022 we decided to do another Gaspésie roadtrip, this time spending 5 days […]

  • 5 days in Turks and Caicos (on a budget)

    Learn how to visit Turks and Caicos on a budget while still visiting all the best beaches and doing all the top activities, including snorkelling, parasailing, paddleboarding and horseback riding.

  • 2 days in Singapore

    2 days in Singapore

    Singapore is an island city-state at the tip of the Malaysian peninsula with a population of 5.6 million. It has 5 official languages, with English being the primary language, which makes Singapore a very convenient and easy destination for English-speaking tourists. The diversity of cultures, religions and languages in Singapore is part of its identity (and success), and makes it a fascinating place to visit. We show you the best things to do during your 2 days in Singapore.

  • 1 Day in Hong Kong

    1 Day in Hong Kong

    If you’re only in Hong Kong for 24-36 hours on a layover, we show you how to make it a mini-vacation and see all the best sights.

  • 3 days in Playa del Carmen

    Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya area of Mexico is a popular tourist destination. While Playa is a bit of a party town, with all-inclusive resorts, bars and clubs, it’s also perfectly situated for cultural and adventure tourism. We show you how to spend 3 days in Playa del Carmen and see some fascinating sights (beyond the club).

  • 5 days in Molise, Italy

    This is a unique road trip itinerary that takes you through a region of Italy that featuring hilltop towns built on rocky outcrops, pre-Roman ruins, castles and fortresses. Virtually unknown to tourists, don’t be surprised if you don’t see another foreign tourist during your entire visit. We share some of the best things do during your 5 days in Molise.

  • 5 days in the Yucatán

    5 days in the Yucatán

    The Yucatán peninsula is where the Mayan civilization reached the peak of its development. It is home to important Mayan cities, including Chichen Itza, Mayapan, and the city that is now the capital of the Yucatán, Mérida. In this itinerary, we show you how to spend 5 days in the Yucatán based out of Mérida, discovering the ancient Mayan sites.

  • 5 days in Mexico City

    5 days in Mexico City

    Mexico City isn’t necessarily the most obvious travel destination, but it’s gaining in popularity. With its fascinating history and stunning architecture, it’s easy to see why. This guide explains how to spend 5 days in Mexico City, hitting all the key sights and attractions.

  • 5 days in Montreal

    5 days in Montreal

    Montreal is like a little bit of Europe in the middle of North America. Known for poutine, bagels and joie-de-vivre, we’ll show you how to maximize your 5 days in Montreal.