The Forbidden City is truly one of the great historic sights in the world today. The 600 year old palace is extremely well preserved and has witnessed the fall of empires, revolutions and a dramatic shift in policy. It was forbidden to enter… now the palace sees over 16 million visitors Read more…
Xi’An is one of the most historic cities in China. The downtown core is a UNESCO world heritage site thanks to the giant ancient wall that stands as a reminder of the Empires that rose and fell beneath them. From the Qin Dynasty’s capital in Xianyang where China was first Read more…
A VPN is never going to top our “Travel Check List”, it’s just not that important compared to essentials like a raincoat, adapter or phone charger. But a VPN is useful while traveling and a luxury worth considering for the right price. A VPN is used for online security… but the truth Read more…
Learn how to get connected to the internet on your next trip to Cuba, where to buy a Wi-Fi card, how much it costs and where to use it.
Sleeping in a room with 5+ other people can be very annoying. It’s essentially a giant sleep over in a foreign country. And yet, it’s the best way to solo travel, or travel with friends. The people you meet along the way can easily become lifelong connections, close friends, new Read more…
Getting ready for the first big OE, ‘overseas experience’ as they say in New Zealand, is equally exciting and stressful! I’ve met people who micro-managed every aspect of their trip, researching every detail, assuming Murphy’s Law always applies, and having a contingency for everything imaginable! I’ve also met people who Read more…
The Standing Terracotta Army is probably the grandest artistic project and act of self preservation in the history of civilized mankind. 8,000+ hand carved clay statues, each one a unique masterpiece armed with weapons to defend the first emperor of China in the afterlife. Nearby is the Emperor’s Mausoleum, an Read more…
For starters, prepaid SIM Cards in Canada are very expensive and Post-Paid SIM Cards often require multi-year contracts and registration to a Canadian address. So getting a cheap SIM Card for traveling is tough. There are only three major carriers in Canada: Bell, Telus and Rogers. There is no competition Read more…
Visiting Montreal during the Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend was going to be a wild ride, and not only because of the mechanical bull at Chez PKs, but the crowds of people enjoying the Old Montreal district, the Notre-Dame Basilica, and climbing to the top of Mont Royal. Between all Read more…
The Grand Prix Weekend is the best time to visit Montreal, QC! The Formula 1 event draws in tourists from all over the world and famous celebrities like Michael Fassbender, Super-Models Jasmine Tookes & Winnie Harlow, Michael Douglas and many more I don’t recognize! But even if you don’t care Read more…
We know preparing for a trip can be stressful! So if you or a close friends or family member are getting ready for an extended holiday, here are five cheap accessories you can get for under $25 USD that make traveling easy! These products range from very cheap with more Read more…
If you are planning a trip to China, consider adding Yangshuo in Guangxi Province to your list of amazing destinations. In our last article we showed the awesome night life and rural beauty of this small town hidden in the mountains. But Yangshuo is famous for another reason: The World-Class Read more…